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This workshop focuses on two elements that impact your child’s well-being: your relationship with your child and helping build self-compassion within him/her. Speaker Allison will focus on helping parents build and repair their relationships with their kids and communicate/problem solve with them. Speaker Elyse will talk about self-compassion as a way to build self-esteem. The speakers will focus on specific ways to help your child with LDs and ADHD as well. About our Speakers: Allison Singh is a Registered Psychologist with…
Find out moreADHD can be a significant factor in a variety of relationship problems. However, when those within the relationship understand how ADHD plays a role in the relationship misinterpreted motives and hurt feelings can be mitigated. Find out what to do, what not to do and how to use your new understanding of ADHD to improve your relationship. Cost $10 (free for members)
Find out moreThe 8th Annual Solutions for Learning Conference is on Thursday, March 21st in Burlington. The conference features a morning keynote address, followed by 3 sessions of breakout presentations with 4 presentations to choose from. Along with a day filled with important information sharing, participants will have a great opportunity to network with like-minded individuals to build on their knowledge. Cost is $265 ($215 LDA member rate). For more information or to register, please visit https://ldahalton.ca/annual-conference/.
Find out moreThis experiential workshop is designed to give participants a better understanding of the different types of memory challenges (verbal, visual, and working memory). This workshop will look at the impact memory challenges have on everyday life for children and youth with LDs (socially, emotionally and behaviourally).
Find out moreRecognize the signs of a language delay or disorder in children, offer early stimulation and refer to the right resources
Find out moreThis workshop is geared to Parents and Educators, Adults and Adolescents with ADHD, and their families, Health and Medical Professionals Topics: Executive Functioning and ADHD: Keeping the Balls in the Air Self-Regulation and ADHD: From Chaos to Smoother Sailing ADHD Goes to School ADDventures at Home Adult ADHD and the Family Transitioning from childhood ADHD into adolescence and beyond: What Parents need to know PRESENTERS: Dr. Megan Smith, Ph.D. in Child Clinical and School Psychology, has worked with diverse client populations…
Find out moreby Dr. Michael Allan, Psychologist in Private Practice. This webinar will provide information about the relationship between ADHD and Marijuana [THC] and what we know about the safety and concerns with Marijuana. This presentation will present the most recent science evidence.
Find out moreStruggling learners can take many shapes and forms. Some may be disillusioned or disenfranchised; some may not see value in school, while others may really struggle with academics. What are critical components to help these students? Is there a best way to motivate them; and what does that look like?
Find out moreMain goal : Know the myths and realities associated with bilingualism and have the knowledge to offer a sustainable bilingual competence to children. Format: WebinarDuration: 3 hours Target audience: Educational Professionals, Health Professionals, Parents, Teachers, Educational Consultants, Other Education Workers, Child Care Workers Sectors: Preschool, Elementary, School Daycare, Early Childhood Center (CPE) and Private Daycare, Day Camp Level: Beginner Description: Goals: Distinguish the true from the false with regard to the language development of bilingual children. Know the role of…
Find out moreThe Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada and the University of Ottawa ADHD and Development Lab are hosting an ADHD Workshop in Ottawa This workshop is geared to Parents and Educators, Adults and Adolescents with ADHD, and their families, Health and Medical Professionals Topics Include It can’t just be ADHD? The surprise packages that come with it? Relationships Matter: Building Positive Relationships in the Context of ADHD Going to School with ADHD Understanding ADHD in the Workplace Strengths and Impairments ADHD and…
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