AUGUST 2021
News, Stories, Events and Resources Relevant to You
Children Treatment Network's (CTN) monthly newsletter for families of children and youth with disabilities and developmental needs and the service providers who support them.
If you want to share feedback, have story ideas or want to volunteer to
write an article, please email info@ctnsy.ca.
NEWS
#WhatYouNeedToKnow About Vaccines 
Dr. Nicola Jones-Stokreef, Developmental Pediatrician, CTN created a series of videos to help reassure children, youth and families that vaccines are safe and effective. Individuals with complex medical conditions, disabilities and developmental needs are at increased risk of severe infection with COVID-19. Vaccination protects them and their loved ones.

Click here to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccines.
Ontario Autism Program Urgent Response Service Family Engagement Survey
The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) is requesting local proposals for an Urgent Response Service for the Ontario Autism Program. The program is intended to provide a short-term, quick response to a specific need and prevent the escalation of a risk situation. The service is intended to reduce the risk of harm to the child, others and/or property and prevent a crisis. Click here to give your feedback to help inform this important service.
CanChild Study: Exploring the Impact of the
F-Words for Child Development
CanChild would like to hear your thoughts about the F-words for Child Development (fun, family, friends, function, fitness and future). This study involves a pre and post survey (10-20 minutes) about your perspective and experiences with the F-words for Child Development. If you would like to participate and want to learn more, please click here.
STORIES
Get Ready for Back to School
As children and youth head back to school next month, CTN's Online Resource Centre is updated with resources and recommendations to help families prepare.

-Read these information sheets with tips for developing skills for school (available in English and French).
-Find resources and learn more about school board opening plans and safety measures here.
-Learn tips for the transition to kindergarten and high school here.

Virtual Info Fair: #WhatWeWantYouToKnow
CTN’s local team facilitators collaborated with public and private community agencies and vendors to bring information and resources around these areas of interest: 
EVENTS
Our network calendar features events hosted by CTN, our partner organizations and other local organizations that we thought may be of interest to your family. New events are added each week, check out the network calendar of virtual events.

If you're interested in posting your event on our calendar, please complete this online form.
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Disclaimer
This newsletter is not intended as advice to meet the specific needs of an individual, as individual situations will differ. Newsletter readers should not act or rely on newsletter information without seeking specific advice on matters of concern. We will not purposefully present inaccurate information in this newsletter, however information is supplied "as is" and may contain errors. We do not guarantee or warrant the quality, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, appropriateness or suitability of the newsletter content. Reliance on any information appearing on the newsletter is at your own risk. We expressly disclaim all warranties, representations and conditions regarding use of this newsletter and its content.
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