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Criteria for Lifespan Program
What is: Age 16, NOT PDD eligible, FASD/At Risk Diagnosis
What is the Wonder Nook?
What is: An agency for all neurodiverse children with specifically trained staff
What ages is Family Centre for?
What is: ALL new to adult+
Where is this program located?
What is: Key Connections
Who is our FASD Youth Justice Officer?
Who is: Chris Andrade
What is: referral, pre screen, intake, get a worker
What do they offer?
SLP, Counselling, Respite, 1:1 mentoring (if they have a staff that fits), sensory room, parent info sessions, summer camp, connection with autism society
What can my child access for free?
cooking classes, anxiety groups (worry dragons), L-Skip (senior center), grief and loss, super dads super kids, baby signing,
What does Junior ICE work on?
What is: hygiene, social skills, mental health, regulation, life skills
Ages 12-15
Most common reasons children with FASD end up in court/trouble
What is: Lack of supervision, dark web, involved with manipulative people (in real life or online), assaults
How do you stay active in the program?
What is: meaningful conversations/meet with worker/work on goals
How do I pay for services?
What is: FSCD, CFS, out of pocket
What can I access for free?
What is: Separation/Divorce program, understanding anxiety in children, Triple P, Picky Eaters, Raising competent teens, Raising Confident Children, Power of Positive Parenting
What does ICE program work on?
12 Week Program Ages 15-adulthood
What can I do to help my child stay out of the legal system?
What is: get them involved in activities with a good community ex: sports, clubs at school
Regular checks in their room, phone, parental controls, turn off wifi
Build positive connections for them
SUPERVISION
What do they offer?
What is: individualized goals, equine therapy, appts, paperwork, resources
Bonus Points
Add Wonder Nook on Facebook to keep up to date as things and programs are always being added!
How to get subsidized counselling?
What is: Contact one of the counsellors at Family Center, explain your situation and they can fill out proper paperwork for you. Or ask Krystal to help you! This is great to bridge the gap if you're waiting for FSCD or other funding.
How do I pay for ICE?
What is: FSCD, CFS. If you do not have either of these call the office and cost can be determined on a case by case basis.
What is PChAD?
What is: Protection of Children Abusing Drugs (court process, judge will grant it, go to Calgary for 10-14 days)