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There was no shortage of family love in Jason's childhood, and
many hours of his early years were spent in the care of an adoring
and patient grandmother. Yet, by the age of five, Jason had been
faced with life-threatening parental illness, the loss of his home
and the trauma of his parents' divorce; enough challenges to
frighten and bewilder any child. Four years later, we learned that
Jason had been trying to cope with all this, and more, while
suffering from ADD.
School time was always unpredictable. In addition to the public
system, he was involved in Montessori and Waldorf, but Jason's
behavior was too often unacceptable. Jay had no problem making
friends; he just couldn't seem to keep them, leaving him solo with
even more frustration.
In 1995, the Madame Vanier 8-to-8 program became a part of his
life He would be dropped off at cottage 3 in the morning and picked
up in the evening. With the consistent guidance, and firm but kind
direction received at Madame Vanier, Jason's world began to change
for the better. He became a witness to behavior similar to his own
and began to understand, not only the impact his actions were
having on those around him, but the reality of the consequences
they generated for him.
Of course the challenges didn't diminish overnight when Jason
returned to the regular public system a year later. However, with
continued contact with Madame Vanier staff, an individual learning
program and constant advocacy with school officials, you continued
to see improvements.
At 13, Jason became involved with the Royal Canadian Air Cadet
program, where he began to make true friends. Gradually rising
through the ranks, Jason attended national camps where he made more
enduring friendships while learning discipline, public speaking and
life and leadership skills.
High school passed more easily, though not completely
trouble-free, running his own physical and emotional marathon
toward eliminating medication and overcoming his ADD.
Today, Jason is no longer running...he has sprouted wings, it
seems.
Many of our children run into trouble because of poorly
developed social skills. While the ability to socialize,
"read" others and fit in
New Psychiatrist Appointment
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Vanier receives United Way funding for 2012/2013
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Vanier receives RBC Donation to support French language counsellin