SEPTEMBER 2021
News, Stories, Events and Resources Relevant to You
Children Treatment Network's (CTN) monthly newsletter for families of children and youth with disabilities and developmental needs and the service providers who support them.
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NEWS
Back to School Tips and Resources
As the province returns to in-person learning this month, here are some tips to help children, youth and families prepare for the school year:
September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month
September is FASD Awareness Month and today, September 9th is FASD Awareness Day. Individuals are encouraged to wear red shoes to raise awareness. Learn more about FASD and supports here or attend an upcoming workshop or caregiver mindfulness session.
Join Us - Learn About Special Education
In partnership with York Support Services Network, CTN's Family Resource Program is hosting a special education workshop from a parent perspective. Join us virtually to learn more about Identification, Placement and Review Committees (IPRCs), Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and building strong relationships with your child's team at school. Register here for this informative workshop on September 28th at 7 p.m.
#WhatYouNeedToKnow About Vaccines
Dr. Nicola Jones-Stokreef, Developmental Pediatrician, CTN, created a series of videos to help reassure children, youth and families that vaccines are safe and effective. Individuals with complex medical conditions, disabilities and developmental needs are at increased risk of severe infection with COVID-19. Vaccination protects them and their loved ones. Click here to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine. 

STORIES
Get Ready for Back to School
Want to keep practicing hand strength and fine motor skills at home? Visit your local dollar store and pick up these items to try activities to keep up school readiness with your family.
Read more here.
EVENTS
Our network calendar features events hosted by CTN, our partner organizations and other local organizations that we thought may be of interest to your family. New events are added each week, check out the network calendar of virtual events.

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Disclaimer
This newsletter is not intended as advice to meet the specific needs of an individual, as individual situations will differ. Newsletter readers should not act or rely on newsletter information without seeking specific advice on matters of concern. We will not purposefully present inaccurate information in this newsletter, however information is supplied "as is" and may contain errors. We do not guarantee or warrant the quality, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, appropriateness or suitability of the newsletter content. Reliance on any information appearing on the newsletter is at your own risk. We expressly disclaim all warranties, representations and conditions regarding use of this newsletter and its content.
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