Special Needs
Military families, if you are looking for resources across Canada for your child/adult with special needs, we have a one-stop-shop Website where you can find access to great information!
The Navigator which has been put together by all of Canada's MFRC's will be able to guide you to those services. Please feel free to contact our Social Worker or our Information and Referral Coordinator for more assistance, if required! We are here to help you access the services that you need.
Learning Disabilities Association of New Brunswick
This organization has over 30 years of working for persons with learning disabilities and is affiliated with the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada. Learning disabilities are defined a central nervous system dysfunction, which interferes with the brain's capacity to process information in the conventional manner. For more information please call (506)459-7852 or Toll Free 1-877-544-7852 (NB & NS only) or visit our website:www.nald.ca/ldanb
Community-Based Services for Children with Special Needs(CBSCSN)
The CBSCSN program under the Department of Family and Community Services (FCS) offers services to families who are unable to provide all the care and support required to meet the special development needs of their severly disabled child. CBSCSN is a voluntary program, so families must demonstrate that in addition to other community services they are accessing, their child still has some unmet needs. This program is not insured, so families must be prepared to contribute financially, where possible, to the additional services offered. For more information contact FCS at (506) 453-3953.www.gnc.ca
Department of Education (Anglophone Sector)
In addition to general services such as instruction grades K-12, student services and pupil transportation services, the Department of Education is also responsible for specialized services such as the identification and placement of students with exceptional educational needs. To find out more about the mandate and services provided contact (506) 453-3678 or visit their website at www.gnb.ca/0000/index-e.asp
Department of Education (Francophone Sector)
Contact Jean-Marie Theriault, Student Services at (506) 453-3678.
ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has been observed in children since the early 1900's. The most common name is Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), however, in 1987 this was renamed to ADHD to include the symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity along with inattention.
The Fredericton ADHD Education & Support Group
Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month 7-9pm at the First Wesleyan Church 131 Duncan Lane Fredericton Contact Carol at (506)363-5640 or visit our website:http://www.adhdnb.ca
Allergy & Asthma
Allergy & Asthma Information Association - mission is to develop societal awareness of serious allergic diseases such as asthma and to enable allergic individuals, their families, and caregivers, to increase control over allergic symptoms by providing leadership in information, education, and advocacy. (506)365-4501.
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological disorder resulting in developmental disability. This affects: communication, social understanding, behaviour, activities & interests
Autism Society of New Brunswick 1-866-773-1916. www.autismsociety.ca
Autism Support Group Fredericton - For information on time and location please
contact (506)454-3309.
See The Department of Family and Community Services (FCS) link for information
on eligibility for funding and services.
For more contacts, please click here for our Special Needs Database.