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:
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:
Did You Know?
"Special needs" refers to the needs of children and teens who require additional resources to support their development.
Special needs can include:
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.