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Family Support for Children with Disabilities : guidelines for demonstrating effectiveness

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This guideline document outlines the criteria and procedures used by Alberta's Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) Program to assess the effectiveness of behavioral,... More ≫

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This guideline document outlines the criteria and procedures used by Alberta's Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) Program to assess the effectiveness of behavioral, developmental, and specialized services. It defines established rehabilitative practices and provides a framework for evaluating interventions based on scientific evidence, implementation quality, and contextual considerations. The document includes a classification system for practices (e.g., scientifically based, promising, limited support, not recommended), and offers detailed criteria for evidence review, including single-subject and group research designs. It aims to ensure that services provided are safe, effective, and aligned with best practices.

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Choosing child care : a guide to licensed and approved child care in Alberta [2006]

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This booklet provided parents in Alberta with a range of supports and resources from Alberta Children's Services to help them choose a child care program that best met their family's and child's... More ≫

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This booklet provided parents in Alberta with a range of supports and resources from Alberta Children's Services to help them choose a child care program that best met their family's and child's needs. It offered practical tools such as a Telephone Interview Planner and a Child Care Program Visit Checklist to assist in the search process. It encouraged parents to start their search early, research options thoroughly, and make a final decision only when they felt confident and comfortable with their choice.

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