YEAR IN REVIEW 2021-22 In the Words of Families and Partners
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[The F-Words] have changed the whole way we look at living. [I’ve had] a huge mind shift from describing my son by all of his limitations to really showcasing his abilities.” ~ Parent who participated in the F-Words Foundations Course |
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This is a fantastic tool for us to use when supporting families! I feel so lucky to work for an agency that is so forward thinking, and we get to start implementing this right away.” ~ Frontline practitioner who participated in the F-Words Foundations Course |
Alex’s Story: a family’s experience with FARP
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The Fetal Alcohol Resource Program was there for me and my son in our time of need. We had only recently received the diagnosis that my son did indeed have FASD. I was distraught and not sure where to turn. From the first phone call, I felt supported, educated and hopeful.
The workers have advocated for my son in the school system and for the first time in years, he’s actually looking forward to starting school this fall. I feel less anxious about it too! The FARP team also linked me with a support group and I no longer feel alone in this maze called FASD.” |
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[My child] is more confident in social situations. Many strategies have helped, and she made new friends.” ~ Parent of a child with ASD who participated in the Secret Agent Society intervention |
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It allowed me to recognize my grandchild’s growth and gave me insight into what I could help with to improve my grandchild’s progress.” ~ Grandparent who helped to deliver Nurturing the Seed, a developmental-support program with an Indigenous lens |
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[Acceptance and Commitment Training] provides hope. You end up feeling more in control of your life. It makes you a better caregiver.”
~ Parent of a child with a neurodevelopmental disability |
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With Dino Island, we’re working to transform the power of video games into a health intervention that children enjoy, parents can feel good about, and our researchers and clinicians can use to offer affordable, accessible treatment options.”
~ Robyn Woods, CEO and founder The Uncomplicated Family |
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In Family Checkup, we received individualized support that was tailored to our family’s unique situation and needs. We were deeply listened to and understood for what felt like the first time since beginning this journey to support our son.
The information shared was relevant and gave us the tools and skills to parent a neurodivergent child so much more effectively. We felt confident again as parents, and it has dramatically improved the functioning of our family as a whole.” ~ Parent of a child with ASD |
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[The Integrated Navigational Support Program] has brought together people who care about a common cause—those living with disabilities and the families who support them—and provided them a means of working together to identify challenges and to create solutions. Without a platform, we’d all still be working in siloes.”
~ Harriet Miller, Neurodiversity Inclusion Activist and Co-founder, President, Alink Foundation |
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I work in public health and see families and new babies often. I found this a very useful resource that I will definitely be drawing from to improve my practice.”
~ Frontline practitioner who took training through the Infant and Early Mental Health Hub |
Mimi’s Story: a family’s experience with Social ABCs
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Social ABCs has had a huge impact on our entire family, grandparents included, on the way we parent Mimi… For us, it was this community of support, with people versed in autism who at the same time truly celebrated Mimi for who she is.”
~ Parent of a toddler with ASD |
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