Inclusion--Silver Creek's Philosophy

Inclusion

Silver Creek’s Philosophy

Silver Creek is committed to the full inclusion of persons with disabilities.

 Our 35+-year history has been dedicated to providing integrated therapeutic services and early learning experiences so that children are able to acquire the skills that will help them to be successful in a more mainstream community environment.   To that end, Silver Creek provides an early education setting where children with disabilities—all types---and typically developing children—all types--learn together.  In the Silver Creek environment children with special needs are in the majority.  The benefits of this diverse way of learning and engaging with other children are plentiful. 

A smaller staff-to-children ratio allows for individualized programming for every child in the group setting.  The developmental and educational needs of all children are best met in this way of service provision.  There is opportunity in this reversely integrated setting for children with special needs to take the lead, promoting self-reliance and self-esteem.  The emphasis on functional independence in our program facilitates increased participation in the home and community.   By providing therapeutic interventions such as appropriate seating, mobility devices, and total communication systems, children are able to develop their skills and express their full potential.  Silver Creek also employs strategies for behaviour that help children deal with frustrations and challenges.

Silver Creek supports the rights of families to choose the type of early education they feel will best suit their child and family situation.

All children have the right to be cared for in environments that can meet their needs and help them grow and develop to their fullest potential. 

It is Silver Creek’s philosophy that integrated therapy and education leads to successful inclusion.