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5 Oct
2011

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Marianne

Mental Disorders and Youth

Unfortunately the term “A Happy Childhood” does not apply to all our youths. It is estimated that 10-20% of Canadian youth are affected by a mental illness or mental disorder, as it is also referred to. Mental disorders are the single most disabling group of disorders worldwide. Surpassed only by injuries, mental disorders in youth

24 May
2011

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Marianne

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Mae

Four Things To Double Check On A Written IEP

Because IEPs are ultimately a very human process, mistakes are bound to happen. Despite a few horror stories about lazy case workers and perfidious administrators, most IEP irregularities result from ineffective note-taking or simple oversight. The best way to avoid mistakes on the written version of an IEP is to have a friend or family member attend the planning

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21 May
2011

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Marianne

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Lorna

A Smooth Transition To School Starts In The Spring

Are your summer months marred by a child’s anxious questions about his next school term? Is the first day of school marked by tears and tantrums? Is the Fall term at school a failure due to stomach aches, headaches resulting in many absent days? What can parents do to make the transition to a new