Speech Language Pathologists have always provided assessment and treatment to children with speech, language and communication difficulties.  Speech and oral language development were often the focus of SLPs in the early years of the profession, however, as research into oral language development began to overlap with how written language is learned, SLPs have fulfilled the role of professionals who can assess and treat those children who have difficulties with their literacy skills.  Indeed, with proper screening in Kindergarten and grade…

Dr. Nancy Wise will dispel common myths about the ‘suitability’ of French immersion (FI) for children with dyslexia. She will share research evidence obtained by leading investigators indicating that, with the provision of supports both in and outside of school, students with dyslexia can benefit from participation in FI. Nancy will highlight the importance of early screening in the FI setting to identify K/Gr. 1 students who may be at risk for reading disabilities, and the supports children with dyslexia…

Does your child qualify for the Disability Tax Credit? Are you wondering when to apply for the DTC or a Registered Disability Savings Plan? The disability tax credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit that helps persons with disabilities or their supporting persons reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay. The RDSP is a long term savings plan that is specifically for people with disabilities, including those with learning disabilities. Find out if your child qualifies, what the benefits are and how to take the next steps.

During this webinar, Kim and Natalie will share a variety of strategies and tools that educators (and parents) can implement both at home and in school to support students enrolled in French as a Second Language programming. We will discuss the importance of creating a systematic, explicit, cumulative and multi-sensory literacy program in French while offering science based ideas and resources that can be implemented and incorporated into your current literacy program. We want you to have the tools necessary…

LDAHH – Our tenth annual conference will be held over Friday and Saturday March 5-6, 2021. This year, the conference will be held online which not only gives us the opportunity to engage with an unlimited number of people, but also invite speakers outside of Canada.

The internet can be a dangerous place. Join us as police officer Laurie McCann shows ways to keep your children safe while they navigate the internet and the world of social media. Constable Laurie McCann has been a police officer since 1998. She has been actively involved with Social Media for 9 years now. She has spoken nationally and internationally on Social Media, Cyberbullying, internet safety and Law Enforcement. Laurie previously spent 4 years speaking to students, parents and other…

Please join us for an open and candid discussion with Colby Sharma LL.B., author of ‘The Curveball’. Colby Sharma is a law graduate from the University of Liverpool. Colby will share his journey of being formally diagnosed as a teenager with a learning disability and how he had learned to turn adversity into abundant opportunity. He speaks openly and honestly as to how these challenges have led him to living his best life and becoming a published author.  (Zoom Link…

This webinar will describe four types of reading assessments (outcome, screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring) and explain the role that each one plays in the selection and use of appropriate and effective interventions for struggling readers.