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Format: In-person and virtual (via Zoom) Presented by Dr. Laurie Faith, this workshop is grounded in 17 years of practical classroom experience, 10 years of collaboration with major Ontario school boards, and the newly published peer-reviewed book, Executive Function Skills in the Classroom: Overcoming Barriers, Building Strategies by Laurie Faith, Peg Dawson and Carol-Anne Bush (Guilford Press). Executive functions (EFs) are a set of cognitive skills that enable optimal organization, planning, and attention in school, accounting for over half of all variation in student performance.…
Find out moreEnjoy a delicious breakfast while you are being educated and entertained by one of Canada’s best! Rick Green – award-winning Canadian comedian, writer, director and producer with 700 episodes of radio and TV to his credit, (Plus a degree in Physics!) will join us. He’ll share his story about how finally understanding how his mind works transformed his life and career, eventually inspiring he and his wife Ava to create their ground-breaking documentary ADD & Loving It?!. He is endlessly…
Find out moreFor parents/caregivers of children with learning disabilities and/or ADHD seeking tools & strategies of support. Register online here About this event This event is intended for parents/caregivers of children with learning disabilities and/or ADHD seeking tools & strategies to support increased learning at school and at home. Keynote Speaker: Ann Douglas Topic: Post-Pandemic Parenting All kids experience stress and anxiety. These emotions are part of being human, after all. But one in eight children experiences such a high level of…
Find out moreFacilitated by Beth Timlin, ADHD coach and former teacher Children with ADHD often feel different, without knowing why, and become frustrated by not being able to do things that seem easy for their peers. Coaching for children with ADHD can help them understand their brain’s strengths and challenges resulting in a greater sense of control over themselves and what they can accomplish. This workshop is PART ONE in a two part series to help caregivers learn what their children may…
Find out moreThis experiential and interactive workshop is designed to give participants an understanding of what it might feel like to have a LD. Participants will gain knowledge about current thinking in the field LDs, and a practical understanding of how they may affect mental health and everyday life at home and at school. Register online here Cost: $15 per person paid by the Wednesday prior to the workshop date. Fees are payable online via Eventbrite. Note: fees may be waived or…
Find out moreIf you’re looking for more information on the Individual Education Plan (IEP), this is the workshop for you. This workshop will provide participants with skills, knowledge, and tools to understand How the IEP process works How to be a more effective IEP team member How to work with the school to implement the IEP How virtual IEP accommodations work ….& more As a parent and advocate, it is important for you to understand these processes to make sure your child…
Find out moreFacilitated by Beth Timlin, ADHD Coach and former teacher Build on the knowledge from Part 1 Children with ADHD often feel different, without knowing why, and become frustrated by not being able to do things that seem easy for their peers. Coaching for children with ADHD can help them understand their brain’s strengths and challenges resulting in a greater sense of control over themselves and what they can accomplish. This workshop is PART TWO in a two part series to…
Find out moreIn this workshop, we will discuss the role of anxiety in our lives, how it is expressed, and the relationship between anxiety and Learning Disabilities (LDs). Strategies for how to understand and support children and youth with anxiety will be discussed. Register online here Cost: $15 per person paid by the Wednesday prior to the workshop date. Fees are payable online via Eventbrite. Note: fees may be waived or reduced based on financial needand at our discretion, please e-mail us…
Find out moreIn honour of October being Learning Disability Awareness month, we invite you to join us for our LD Awareness event: The Right to Read: How Families Can Incorporate the Right to Read Recommendations at Home on Tuesday, October 18th at 7:30pm. During this interactive, virtual presentation, we will discuss why decodable books are so important and where to find them, how to choose the right tutor and more. We will also leave plenty of time for questions and discussion. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83222253455?pwd=YTIrNFJLN3FCcmZmRmpVejQ4WlpQQT09…
Find out moreKEYNOTE SPEAKER Dr. Sharon Burey, BSc, MD, FRCPC, MPLc, mMBA Immediate Past President Pediatricians Alliance of Ontario (PAO) – Ontario AAP Chapter Consultant Behavioural Paediatrician LEARNING OBJECTIVES learn about reading difficulties in school-age children; learn about the findings of the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Right to Read public inquiry; learn about literacy interventions and supports for school-age children available in the Windsor-Essex community (and how to access them); learn through your and/or others’ questions during Q&A sessions with our panel…
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