Special Needs Resources
- Autism Awareness Centre
- http://www.autismawarenesscentre.com/
- Child & Family Canada web site
- A variety of articles about working with children with special needs.
http://www.cfc-efc.ca/menu/specneed_en.htm
- FAS Bookshelf Inc.
- Clearinghouse of materials on FAS, with videos and over 25 books and booklets on FAS. Materials can be ordered by phone or fax. On-line order form at web site.
http://www.bcands.bc.ca/
- FASNET Screening Tools
- (Booklets; FAS/E Support Network of B.C.)
Screening Tools: For Use with Children Aged 0–36 Months
Screening Tools: For Use with Children Aged 3–5 Years
Cost: $10. Order from: FAS Bookshelf Inc.
http://fasbookshelf.com/
- FAS/E Support Network of B.C.
- Founded and run by three women with over 65 years combined experience parenting and working with children and adults with FAS/E. Operate a 24 hour “warm line” which provides parents and the professional community with consultation, support and specific information. Knowledgeable “on call” person can be reached at any time for urgent situations.
http://www.fetalalcohol.com/
- First Nations Special Education Resource Line
- Free service connecting teachers, administrators and support personnel to the information they need to support First Nations students with specific disabilities, learning needs, or behaviour needs. Help finding information, understanding student assessments, accessing services, advice on where to find materials, and contact information for workshop presenters.
1-877-547-1919
http://www.fnsa.ca/specialed.htm
- Helping Families, Helping Children
- (Videos, 28 minutes each; Yellowknife Association for Community Living, 1998)
Information about FAS and how families can support their children aged 0–6 years (Part I video) and how children can be supported in the school system (Part II video).
Cost: $30 per video.
http://fasbookshelf.com/
- Inclusion Network
- http://www.inclusion.com/
- Learning Disabilities Association of Canada
- http://www.ldac-taac.ca/
- Supported Child Development Program
- Provincial Supported Child Care funds provide additional resources for training or staffing supports needed to successfully include children with extra needs in regular child care and/or preschool settings. Parents should approach their local Supported Child Care agency directly or contact their local Ministry of Children and Families office.
http://www.scdp.bc.ca/
- Talking About Special Education
- (Booklets; FNESC 1999 - 2002)
Volume 1: Information Handbook
Volume 2: Talking about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Volume 3: Talking about Attention Deficit Disorder
Volume 4: A Handbook for Parents
Volume 5: A Parent’s Guide to Individual Education Plans
Volume 6: A Teacher’s Guide to Individual Education Plans
Volume 7: Gifted Students
Cost: $3 per booklet (or free download from FNESC web site)
http://www.fnesc.ca/
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