Centre of Excellence for Children and Adolescents with Special Needs (CECASN)

What is CECASN?

The  Centre of Excellence for Children and Adolescents with Special Needs (CECASN) ensures that information on special-needs children and teens is shared with those who need it most:

• Parents
• Children and youth
• Service providers and service planners
• Community groups
• Researchers
• Non-government organizations
• Federal, provincial and territorial governments

The Centre raises awareness on prevention, early intervention, services and policy related to special needs children and adolescents. Particular attention is given to children living in northern and rural Canada.

CECASN is sponsored by Lakehead University and works in partnership with:

• Memorial University of Newfoundland
• University of Northern British Columbia
• Mount Saint Vincent University
• the Government of Nunavut

What CECASN Does:

• Provides readily accessible information and resources
• Advises municipal, provincial and territorial organizations and communities on policy
• Promotes regional and community activities
• Coordinates meetings with federal departments, Aboriginal organizations, community members and researchers on special needs programs

Online Tools:

 Special Needs Information Service (SNIS) Online: A directory of services and information for parents of children with special needs in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Labrador..

 Inventory Of Assessment Tools An inventory of assessment tools for children with special needs, from birth to age six, and their families. It also includes an inventory of surveys and specialized assessment tools.