There is continued controversy over Bill 35, that was introduced by Education Minister Dominic Cardy.
The Bill would give Resource Teachers with a Masters Degree the ability to conduct and analyze psychoeducational testing.
Executive Director of the New Brunswick College of Psychologists Mandy McLean is concerned about the potential for misdiagnosis, which could hurt children in the long run, ” There is definitely the risk of not having the proper best diagnosis or the professional learning plan, to move forward. So we are worried kids won’t be given what they need at a time that they do need it the most.”So many other organizations have spoken out to say that this is not going to help the situation. This has so many experts are speaking so loudly, and there should be a pause to just say, perhaps this isn’t the best solution, and they should consider what else they do.”
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Bruce County Children’s Services continues to work with parents and key community partners to help support the development of children in our region. The Special Needs Resource Program supports the inclusion of children with special needs in licensed child care settings, EarlyON programs, and authorized camps, children’s recreation, and skill building programs.
The Special Needs Resource Program is a voluntary program with no cost to parents and caregivers. The program offers three levels of service to provide universal inclusion strategies, focused short term consultation services, and intensive individual support when needed.
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