Grandview Kids

12/20/2025

Help Grandview Kids support children and youth with disabilities to reach their full potential by filling out the IDEA Survey today through the link that can be found in your email. For more information on this research study, please visit our website, GrandviewKids.ca/IDEAStudy.

12/20/2025

12/18/2025

Grandview Kids is an independently operated not-for-profit organization that relies on the generosity of our community to deliver life-changing programs and services to children, youth and their families with physical, communication and developmental needs.

As the end of 2025 draws near and we enter the chilly Canadian months, we ask that you spread warmth at Grandview Kids by donating today. Through your generosity today, Grandview Kids can power potential tomorrow.

You can give online to Grandview Kids here: https://grandviewkids.akaraisin.com/ui/SupportGrandviewKids/donations/start. Alternatively, call the Development Department at (905) 728-1673, Option 6, to process your donation over the phone!

12/17/2025

❗Holiday Closure Notice! Please note that all Grandview Kids sites will be CLOSED as of noon on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 as takes a break to rest, recharge and enjoy time with loved ones ahead of the new year. Grandview Kids will resume regular operating hours on Monday, January 5, 2026, starting at 7:30 a.m.

If you need to reach us before or after the closure, please call us at 905-728-1673 or toll-free at 1-800-304-6180.

At , we hope you have a happy and healthy holiday season. We look forward to seeing you in 2026!

12/16/2025

In this month’s edition of Gather by Grandview Kids, we celebrate the launch of the 2025 Holiday Campaign featuring Grandview Kids Ambassador, Scarlett and her parents, Krystle and Chris. With the support of her dedicated clinicians, her family and the Grandview Kids community, she has made remarkable progress in mobility, communication and independence.

We also honour by sharing the story of Amber and her family’s journey toward support, connection and belonging. When her son Kaysan was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, Amber and her husband, Zain, faced challenges navigating therapies and community supports. Through advocacy, therapy and the support of Grandview Kids, they found a network that empowered their family and showed the lasting impact of community and giving.

This edition also features a project spotlight on School-Based Rehabilitation speech therapy services, highlighting the Kindergarten Pathway. The program supports children in Junior and Senior Kindergarten through group and one-on-one sessions with speech-language pathologists and communicative disorders assistants at Grandview Kids.

Read all of this and more in the December edition of Gather via https://conta.cc/4itQmlW. You can also subscribe to Gather through the link to stay updated on news and events at the Centre!

12/15/2025

At Grandview Kids, we greatly respect the feedback we receive from our clients' caregivers. We would like to hear about your experience with the programs and services your child or youth received at Grandview Kids. The feedback you share will help us plan programs and services that best serve Grandview Kids' clients.

The feedback you share will help us plan programs and services that best serve Grandview Kids' clients. It should take no more than five minutes to complete, and your answers are anonymous.*

*We will not ask for your name or your child's name. No one will know what you have said. We will keep everything confidential. We will share only the overall results with members of Team Grandview and in our annual report.

Share your feedback by completing the survey at https://ow.ly/fwBc50WQHZO

12/14/2025

December 14 to 22 marks , a celebration that commemorates the second-century B.C. restoration of Jewish worship in Jerusalem and the miracle of a single day’s supply of oil lasting eight nights. Beginning the evening of December 14 in 2025, families and communities will gather to light the menorah, share traditional foods like latkes and sufganiyot and play dreidel.

Hanukkah is a time for reflection, gratitude and passing traditions to the next generation, strengthening the bonds of family and community while honouring centuries of history.

Visit https://ow.ly/jtEE50XIHYg to read more about the dates of significance in December, written by members of our IDEA Committee.

12/13/2025

On November 14, 2024, Grandview Kids welcomed the first clients and caregivers into our new headquarters, The Jerry Coughlan Building. To mark this milestone, we gathered feedback from clients, caregivers, staff, volunteers, students and community partners to help guide our decisions and refine the building’s operations.

As we reflect on our first year in The Jerry Coughlan Building, we extend our sincere thanks to Team Grandview for your support in helping us create a place where every child and youth with physical, communication and developmental needs can reach their fullest potential.

Learn more about The Jerry Coughlan Building at https://ow.ly/OyR650XIFKm

12/12/2025

Durham Region Health Department is looking for parents or caregivers of children aged 3 to 6 to take part in a confidential survey. The survey includes questions about experiences, challenges and needs of parents and caregivers in Durham Region. Participation will help guide improvements in local programs and services for families in our community. We are asking for your help in promoting this survey by sharing this information with parents and caregivers of children aged 3 to 6.

To learn more and register, visit durham.ca/parentingsurvey.

Thank you for your time and help in building stronger support for families in Durham Region.

12/11/2025

This holiday season, meet Scarlett, Krystle and Chris, our Grandview Kids ambassadors. Together with physiotherapist Jessica T., they share why giving matters and how it helps Grandview Kids continue to be a place where children and youth with physical, communication and developmental needs can reach their fullest potential.

This year, please consider making a gift to Grandview Kids for children and youth just like Scarlett. Without our generous donors, we would not be able to continue to do the work we do for the children, youth and families we serve in Durham Region.

You can give online to Grandview Kids via https://ow.ly/8OnB50XHzXV. Alternatively, call the Development Department at (905) 728-1673, Option 6, to process your donation over the phone with one of our team members!

12/10/2025

On November 26, 2025, Grandview Kids hosted a career panel for Durham Region Health Department, giving students from across Durham Region the chance to explore career paths in clinical practice at Grandview Kids. Participants learned about roles including paediatrician, social worker, program manager, research innovation and knowledge specialist and senior autism therapist.

A special thank you to Rhonda B., Urooj A., Dr. Abby S., Alexis S., Shantel M. and Charlene M. for making this event possible. Their insights, experiences and practical guidance offered meaningful impact.

12/09/2025

At Grandview Kids, we greatly respect the feedback we receive from our clients' caregivers. We would like to hear about your experience with the programs and services your child or youth received at Grandview Kids. The feedback you share will help us plan programs and services that best serve Grandview Kids' clients.

The feedback you share will help us plan programs and services that best serve Grandview Kids' clients. It should take no more than five minutes to complete, and your answers are anonymous.*

*We will not ask for your name or your child's name. No one will know what you have said. We will keep everything confidential. We will share only the overall results with members of Team Grandview and in our annual report.

Share your feedback by completing the survey at https://bit.ly/4l2I9FF