Fraser Home & Community Supports Launches New Name, New Services
Fraser Community Supports has expanded its title to more effectively describe the services provided within its multiple program areas. Fraser Home & Community Supports offers three main program areas: 1) Home-Based Services Program, 2) Case Management Services Program, and 3) Community-Based Services Program. The Home-Based Services Program is the largest and it includes Personal Care Assistant (PCA) services, In-Home Family Support services, Personal Support services and Respite Care services. Flexible Case Management services are available to individuals utilizing the Consumer-Directed (CDCS) Waiver and Fraser is also contracted with Hennepin County to provide Case Management services to individuals on the traditional waiver. The Community-Based Services Program includes the STAR Program which is an inclusive school-age program offering before and after-school and non-school day childcare at Fraser Academy. Read our program fact sheets to learn more. |
Families Invited to Participate in Asperger's Study
Fraser is embarking on a research study to determine if there are common patterns of strengths and challenges among young adults diagnosed with Asperger's Disorder.
We are seeking parents/guardians of young adults (ages 18 and above) who have been diagnosed with Asperger's Disorder. Families interested in participating will be asked to fill out a short survey about daily living in various skill areas. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and can be done either in writing or via telephone.
If you would like to take part in the survey, you may call the research line at 612-728-5362 or e-mail us at aspergersresearch@fraser.org. All responses are confidential and all information will be analyzed anonymously.
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Program in the Spotlight
Social Language Program
The Social Language program helps children who struggle with communication and interaction skills to become comfortable with different social environments and teaches them how to build friendships. The program improves skills such as listening, taking turns in conversation, cooperating to complete a task, and participating in group conversation. Small group sessions are led by speech-language pathologists who specialize in language development and social language disorders.
The program, designed for children age 3-7, will be offered again this summer. While aproximately 50 percent of children in the program have a diagnosed autism spectrum disorder, a diagnosis is not needed to participate. The only criterion for program participation is that a child must not need one-to-one assistance. Read our fact sheet to learn more.
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