Description:
'Children diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder face many challenges in life. At Bosco Homes, we have designed specialized environments and tailored programming specifically to meet the needs of children with FASD. On-site Occupational Therapy is available for consultation.
Program Descriptions:
Residential Care
- Low ratio: 4 children (maximum) and 2 staff on at all times
- High level of structure and routine
- Sensory playroom attached to living suite
- Life skills groups run three times weekly
- Picture support for written rules and routines
- Low stimulation environment
- Play is encouraged and incorporated into daily routines
- This is not a long-term program, but runs approximately 6-9 months.
Academic Program
- Low ratio: 6 students and 3 staff on at all times
- 20 minute work periods
- Physical education twice daily
- Instruction focusing on basic academic skills, life and social skill development, leisure and recreation, vocational skills
- Individual Program Plans (IPP) developed for each student
- Participation in a work experience program
- Environmental modifications to reduce stimulation and improve productivity
- Sensory room attached to the classroom' (entire description provided by Bosco)
Contact Info:
Bosco Homes
Calvin Wood, Intake Coordinator
Tel. 780 440-0708 ext. 259
Website: BoscoHomes.ca FASD page
Other Info:
In Edmonton, Bosco Homes provides academic programs at Thomas More Academy and at Phoenix Academy. Bosco Homes also provides FASD assessment and screening, community education and training, and other related services.
Note: Bosco's academic program is a placement option sometimes used by public schools when they are not able to provide the right educational environment for a student, in which case they make the referral and the cost is covered between Alberta Education and other parties. It seems that Bosco is open to children with FASD being directly referred by their parents/caregivers; however, due to a difference between the actual cost per year at Bosco and public funding (the base education grant and the severe disability grant), there may be a cost associated with attending. Please contact Bosco Homes directly for the specific details as they apply to your situation.
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