YEAR IN REVIEW 2022-23 In the Words of Families and Partners
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In our small community, there are no resources to refer families to unless they travel a far distance (which, for most of these families, isn’t an option), so having the Nurturing the Seed developmental support programs gives me the tools to fill those gaps … Checking in regularly, I can see the benefit of the Nurturing the Seed study on not only the child’s development but also the parent-child relationship.”
~ Tracy Brown, Home Visitor, KidsFirst North |
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The National Training Program has empowered me to make a difference in the lives of neurodiverse families, equipping me with skills, knowledge and a network of like-minded individuals dedicated to this cause.”
~ Jeffrey McCrossin, PhD candidate and KBHN trainee |
Secret Agent Society: Kai’s Story
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There are things that come naturally to many of us, but they didn’t to Kai, so he often felt frustrated in social situations … Kai gained a lot of self-awareness through Secret Agent Society, like recognizing the physiological changes he experiences when he’s stressed or feeling anxious or uncomfortable. He also learned techniques that helped him cope with these types of stressors.”
~ Parent of a child with autism |
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“There is a sense of joy I find after each workshop ends, knowing that I have opened myself up more fully to my own experience and to other parents’ experiences. The workshops remind me that I am not alone, and that despite ethnic, cultural or age differences, as parents we are all striving to help our children lead their best lives possible.”
~ Lee Steel, Caregiver facilitator for Acceptance and Commitment Training for Family Caregivers |
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When your child is struggling you worry terribly, and you feel like you’re failing as a parent. Better Nights, Better Days made a big difference in our lives.”
~ Parent of a child with ADHD |
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Since I started the Social ABCs program, I feel much more confidence, and the achievements of [my son] make us so happy. Each new word, each new action is the greatest happiness in the world, and I was part of it.”
~ Parent |
Dino Island: Oscar and Theo’s stories
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The teachers are thrilled to see that students are already independently choosing to take notes, draw pictures or number images on paper so they can remember the order of items to work with in the game. Those teachers see the benefit of this game as an inclusive way for students to gain better focus as they train their brain.”
~ Administrator in a school district implementing the Dino Island game |
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I’ve gained the confidence to put myself forward to become the co-chair of the family advisory network at our local children’s center. And in that position, I’ve worked with a lot of other parents who are struggling and who don’t yet have their voices heard. So not only has the FER course impacted me, it’s also helping me to impact others.”
~ Elizabeth Chambers, FER-course graduate and parent of children with disabilities |
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We are excited about what the Fetal Alcohol Resource Program offers and their on-going efforts to educate people. It’s a comfort knowing we are not alone and this organization is there to support and advocate for those affected who, sadly, are often misunderstood.”
~ Parent |
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One participant [with severely limited mobility] enjoyed playing a game of modified Quidditch from Harry Potter with his assistant, while another was able to chase with her siblings down the hall, leading to them beaming from ear to ear.”
~ Investigator for the BCi-Move study |
