Fact Sheet What is Sotos Syndrome? Sotos syndrome is a rare multisystemic genetic disorder characterized by a typical facial appearance, overgrowth of the body in early life with macrocephaly, and mild to severe intellectual disability. Sotos Syndrome is an autosomal …
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It is not uncommon for young children to have allergies or intolerances to certain foods like nuts, eggs, and even milk. Planning and preparing for snacks and lunchtimes can sometimes be a challenging task. By working together as a team …
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A game celebrating differences and including everyone What is it? A fun, interactive game that creates a welcoming and inclusive environment for children of all abilities and cultures. It teaches children and youth that everyone is different and has different …
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STEPS To Independence is a guidebook that provides an opportunity for individuals with an intellectual disability to determine how prepared they are for semi-independent living. It provides a holistic tool to help someone with their goal of living independently …
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Looking through a Trauma Informed Lens Part 3 Stress and trauma can significantly impact a child’s health, development and wellbeing and can influence how they interact with others and their environment. Parts 1 and 2 of this series on “Looking …
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When leaving home, make sure that all doors and windows are locked – including the garage door. Watch out for people who are just hanging around and seem to be doing nothing, and do not carry large sums of money. …
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As planning begins for the future it is always nice to hear about other people’s stories and the success that they have achieved after planning began for them. Here are two examples: Jenny The first story is about a young …
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Parents tell us that taking care of their own well being is very important. They do this by taking time for themselves, and pursuing their own interests. This would include getting out of the house on a regular basis and …
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How to Develop Services in Your Community From an idea comes the vision: “That People will no longer have to leave our communities to receive supports and services”. Knowledge is required to understand the needs of individuals with a developmental …
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The internet is a very useful tool to help us find information, music, games, meet people and talk to friends. There are many tools available that can equalize communication for a person with a disability. These include speech readers, intelligent …
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