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Description of special needs

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This description of special needs is designed to help prospective adoptive parents gain understanding of the challenges that many of the children who are waiting for permanent families may be... More ≫

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This description of special needs is designed to help prospective adoptive parents gain understanding of the challenges that many of the children who are waiting for permanent families may be facing. This guide presents basic information and a brief description of some of the special placement needs of Alberta's Waiting Children.

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Staged home study report (HSR) process : referral through evaluation

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This one-page infographic sets out the processes involved in a completing a home study report as part of the adoption process. The intent of the home study assessment is to gain insight into a... More ≫

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This one-page infographic sets out the processes involved in a completing a home study report as part of the adoption process. The intent of the home study assessment is to gain insight into a family's overall functioning, capacities, expectations of adoptive parenting, and suitability for adoption.

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Early childhood services : my child has been assessed with a delay or disability. Where do I go for help?

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A child with a delay or disability may need extra supports to be successful in preschool or kindergarten. There are choices available and parents should explore the options to choose the one that... More ≫

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A child with a delay or disability may need extra supports to be successful in preschool or kindergarten. There are choices available and parents should explore the options to choose the one that best meets the needs of their child and family.

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L'équipe d'apprentissage : guide destiné aux parents d'enfants ayant des besoins spéciaux

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This resource offers information and strategies for parents of children with special needs who want to be more meaningfully involved in their children's education.

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The learning team : a handbook for parents of children with special needs

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This handbook describes services and activities that parents can use to meet the diverse and changing learning needs of their special-needs child, and suggests ways they can enhance and enrich... More ≫

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This handbook describes services and activities that parents can use to meet the diverse and changing learning needs of their special-needs child, and suggests ways they can enhance and enrich their child’s learning at home. The handbook also includes practical information and strategies parents can use to help their child make successful transitions, to voice any concerns they may have, and to stay informed. It should be noted that the handbook is an informal resource for parents and is not intended to be a legal document.

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