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Double ARC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit founded by the Sisters
of Notre Dame in 1992 to address the needs of children in
the regular classroom whose behavior and academic
challenges put them at risk for failure or suspension.
Double
ARC provides specialized services to children with
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders:
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History
1992-1994
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Why are so many children having trouble in the
classroom?
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Fisher French Profile for early identification of
children at-risk for school failure
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Project Making A Difference
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Teacher Assistance Team Training
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Hope for Children with At-Risk Conditions
1994-1997
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One-on-one assistance to teachers for students
struggling in the classroom
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At-Risk Conditions 101 - ADHD
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Brain compatible strategies
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Parent Support Group
1998-2001
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FAS Diagnostic Clinic Team
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Birth mom project
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Team training in the student-centered intervention
model
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Sensory Integration - dedicated programs and in the
classroom
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History . . .
continued
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2002-2004
- ADAS Recognition
Lucas County
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (ADAS) presented
Double ARC the organization award "In recognition of
exemplary service and advocacy to reduce the impact of
alcohol and other drug abuse and dependency" for
raising awareness and leading FAS prevention efforts.
- Triumph Curricula
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
selected Double ARC as one of four grantees
nationwide to develop FAS Curricula for
Parents and Teachers for the FAS Awareness and
Education Project. Curricula for parents and
teachers are now available.
- Ohio FASD
Interagency Workgroup A goal was
realized when the Ohio state departments of Drug and
Alcohol Services (ODADAS) and Health (ODH) began a
task force at the state level. Double ARC continues
to serve on this task force.
2005-2007
- Workshops on brain
compatible learning, sensory integration, and FASD.
- Development of
professional learning communities.
- Project Adapt in
collaboration with Lucas County Juvenile Court &
Children Services to screen youth entering the Youth
Treatment Center for FASD and to train the staff in
working effectively with youth with FASD.
- Operating Sensory
Integration program at Mary Immaculate School.
- Patrick's Story
information sessions begin educating the community
about the mission and services of Double ARC.
- Double ARC became
NOFAS Ohio
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on current initiatives.
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