Complex Behaviour Support Program

What we do:

Services are available to children from birth to 18 years of age and their families. Children and youth who are referred have a diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) or a Complex Development and Behavioural Condition (CDBC), or are in the process of receiving one. Services are provided on and off site.

We focus on strengthening families and promoting healthy child/youth development. Our approach is based on the recognition of FASD/CDBC as a brain-based physical (invisible) disability with behavioural symptoms. We believe we need to accommodate and support people with FASD/CDBC as we do with any other physical disability.

You can expect:

• Assessment of your child’s needs.

• An understanding of your child’s strengths and how to build on them.

• An understanding of your child’s needs and how to effectively support them for success.

• Individualized and family-centred planning for your child.

• Support, education and skills development on a wide range of topics that affect families raising a child with FASD/CDBC.

• Support and access to other community resources and services.

• Interventions that help to strengthen families, increase resilience to adversity and stress, and promote healthy child development.

• Training and education about FASD and CDBC.

• Transition planning for your child’s future.