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The NWR FASD Society Mackenzie Network
The “FASD Society” provides assessments and FASD diagnostic services to the community of Paddle Prairie. These assessments and Diagnostic services are for youth and adults.The complex nature of the assessments and diagnosis means that a number of assessments including psychological, speech and sometimes occupational therapy need to be completed to bring to the diagnostic clinic. The clinic also includes an appointment with the pediatrician or doctor. A person who goes through the assessment process is supported to get to clinic, during clinic and after clinic by our coordinator.If a person gets an FASD diagnosis they have the option of continuing with our programs. The NWR FASD Society Mackenzie Network, contracted to provide FASD supports and services, Prevention Conversation and the PCAP program to residents of Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement, is based out of High Level, Alberta. The NWR FASD Society services the whole Mackenzie region. Though we don’t have a youth program in Paddle, there is always the possibility of partnering with an existing program to offer youth activities with supports. We have had other youth programs in the area with great success. PCAP is a program that is operated province wide to provide supports to women who are not connected with community and are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant or just had a baby. We all have areas where we could use some support.In order to have healthy communities, we need healthy moms and dads. The intent of the PCAP program is to support parents to access services to ensure healthy parents which in turn provides a healthy family/home for the child or children. Life Coach program works with individuals who have a diagnosis of FASD or who were prenatally exposed to alcohol and may need some level of supports. Although not everyone who receives a diagnosis requires supports, our program was established to ease the transition through adulthood and be present when those who may need a hand in some area have someone to call. The Life Coach program is flexible and the worker is available either on a regular basis or as needed determined by the individual or those supporting them.
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