First Diagnosis

Understand the diagnosis your child receives and arm yourself with knowledge to better prepare yourself for what lies ahead.

Early Childhood Intervention Program

Access the ministry's early childhood intervention services

Funding

Various funding sources are available to families depending on the needs and diagnosis of your child.

Disability Tax Credit (DTC)

Determine your child's eligibility for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC).

Preschool

Research preschools and education options and enroll by the deadline.

Getting Connected

Network with other families and build your circle of support.

Social Network

Start to work on your child's social network as soon as possible

Infant Development Program

Acces the Infant Development Program.

Supported Child Development

Acces the Supported Child Development.

Aboriginal Supported Child Development

Acces the Aboriginal Supported Child Development if applicable.

Early Intervention Therapy Program

Acces the Early Intervention Therapy Program if appliceale.

Charitable funding

Variety Club CKNW Orphan's Fund, Easter Seals

Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)

Research the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP). Start one if it is a good fit for your youth and family.

Individual Education Plans (IEP)

Familiarize yourself with Individual Education Plans

Gather relevant information for your school

Organize all assessments and reports that your new school will require

Specialized equipment

Discuss with your school any necessary specialized equipment that will be necessary for your child

Write a document

Create a one page document that describes in summary form the important aspects of your child.

FSI Event Calendar

FSI has regular online support groups, workshops, and information sessions with a wide variety of guest speakers for individuals and their families to explore.