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Neuroscience News – Drumming Improves Behavior and Brain Function in Autistic Adolescents
A new study has revealed that drumming for just 90 minutes each week can improve the life quality of young people diagnosed with autism.
PDD Intake Update – DAP Launching New and Improved Online Application for PDD June 5, 2024
The Alberta Government is updating their system to serve you better. Please note that effective June 5, 2024, a new and improved PDD online application will be launched
Guidelines for Writing and Talking about FASD
The purpose of this document is to assist those writing and talking about FASD – and the issues related to the disability – to use the same language, statistics, and framing of topics. The intended outcome, over time, will be an improved understanding by the reader/listener with consistent and respectful FASD messaging.
FASD Alberta Network
In alignment with the strategic direction provided by the Government of Alberta, the networks build capacity in communities to respond to the prevalence of FASD by enhancing existing services and by fostering the development of new services
Alberta Provincial Parent Advisory Committee FSCD Strategic Plan
The Family Support for Children with Disabilities Provincial Parent Advisory Committee provides input and feedback on policies, procedures and services as they affect families of children with disabilities to ensure legislation continues to have a positive impact on families and their children.
Enhancing Participation of Children with Developmental Disabilities
This is a great video for caregivers in terms of gaining a better understanding of participation enhancement.
Online Safety Guide For People With Autism Spectrum Disorders
People from all walks of life and all kinds of backgrounds fall victim to online bullying and cybercrime, but studies have shown that those with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more susceptible to online threats than others
Benefit of Early Intervention for Babies with Down Syndrome
Learn more about milestones and types of early intervention therapies, and how each type address specific aspects of a baby’s development.
Prenatal Risk Factors for Developmental Delay in Newcomer Children
Developmental disabilities may last a lifetime but early recognition of their existence, a timely diagnosis and an appropriate treatment plan can make a difference for the children and families involved.
