Special education


Special education teachers work with individuals who are dealing with or are likely to have developmental or rehabilitation problems related to emotional, physical, intellectual, social or family needs, to support and facilitate their day-to-day development or rehabilitation. Families receive specialized and customized support related to the family dynamics, communication and interventions with children.
  
 Special education provides concrete assistance to people seeking services, since special education teachers work towards specific objectives using defined techniques to achieve them.
  
 Special education teachers focus primarily on addressing the “how.”  For example, they may do the following:

  • use visual tools, such as pictograms or pictures depicting routine activities;
  • establish concrete techniques for improving work with children;
  • rearrange a family’s routines in a way that is satisfactory to all family members;
  • carry out activities with someone to develop a specific skill;
  • give someone concrete tools to achieve an objective (such as managing emotions).

Special education aims to improve a situation and help the people receiving the services regain family harmony. They then play a key role in the process, and the outcome of the consultations is first and foremost in their hands. The goal of a consultation with a special education teacher is to equip, support and inform regarding the children’s education and development.

Using the MFRC Montréal Region’s special education service

The special education teacher at the MFRC Montréal Region provides services that can help you address various situations you may be dealing with at home. Examples include the following:
  

  • Disciplining children or teens
  • Managing emotions
  • Sibling rivalry
  • Communicating with children or teens
  • Managing family routines
  • Unsatisfactory family atmosphere
  • Self-esteem
  • Adjusting to change
  • Sleep problems
  • Parenting concerns
  • Strategies for stimulating your child’s overall development
  • Strategies to address your child’s particular needs

This is only a partial list. Please feel free to contact us and tell us about your situation so we can see if we can help you.
  
 Every follow-up meeting is unique and depends on the needs and objectives of the situation. Typically, there are six steps involved:
  

  1. You make a request for services to SvcPersCRFMSoutienPsyStJean@forces.gc.ca or by phone 450-462-8777, ext. 663-6821, or 450-358-7099, ext. 668-2917;
  2. The special education teacher assesses your request and determines if she can provide the necessary services to handle it. If not, she will refer you to another service;
  3. She schedules an initial appointment to make sure she clearly understands your situation and to start gathering information. A few appointments may be required;
  4. She develops an action plan (or intervention plan) based on the objectives you previously set;
  5. There are follow-ups to assess your situation, answer any questions you may have and, if need be, adjust the approaches you are using to achieve your objectives;
  6. Once the situation is satisfactory again and the objectives for your child or children have been met, you can end your consultation.

On average, a consultation includes 8 to 12 appointments.

 

Parenting support
 
The MFRC Montréal Region offers online training for parents. These online courses cover various themes based on the needs stated by clients: anxiety, motivation and academic success, discipline, etc. If you have any ideas for future online courses, please share them with our special education teacher by sending an email to this address: info.crfm@forces.gc.ca

By taking these online courses, you will discover intervention strategies and tools you can use with your children. The goal is to provide parents with self-paced courses they can take in the comfort of their own homes. 

To participate, simply register via our portal at crfmmfrcmtl.ca.


Special needs

Children with special needs are welcome in our facilities. We can also refer you to external resources. 

Childhood and Youth Coordinator
Saint-Hubert: 450-462-8777, ext. 663-6830 
Saint-Jean: 450-358-7099, ext. 668-7012
info.crfm@forces.gc.ca
 

Resources and links

List of babysitters

You can consult the list of babysitters, available at your MFRC’s reception desk, at any time.

Community organizations for families

A number of community organizations for families in your area can help you find resources on breastfeeding, single parenting, daycare centres, etc. 


 Government Support