All too often, Assistive Technology is provided as a solution or accommodation to learning challenges. However, not often enough are students provided ample opportunity to become proficient with the tool before being expected to produce academic assignments. In this webinar, we will be exploring how you can support your child or student in learning to use Assistive Technology, so that they can be successful in gaining independence in distance learning and beyond! Both teachers and parents are encouraged to attend.…

Has your child moved to an online learning format in response the pandemic? About this Event We hear you; remote learning is not what you signed up for. It’s challenging for everyone who hasn’t done it before and let’s face it; supporting children with ADHD with remote learning is even more challenging. After attending the webinar you will: Have a better understanding of the unique challenges of remote learning for children with ADHD. Use an array of tools and strategies…

The world of work is changing, fast. We may not know the jobs of the future. But we know the capabilities that we’ll need. And while machines take over ‘straight line thinking’, the world of work will need minds that can think differently. EY’s Value of Dyslexia reports found that dyslexics have exactly the minds needed for this new world of work. But while intelligence agencies and businesses globally are now recognising dyslexia as a valuable skill set, understanding of…

By Emily Moorhead Emily will demonstrate and discuss ways to support young learners as they begin to use letters to blend and segment for reading and spelling. She will model how this leap from oral to print can be explicitly taught, guided, and scaffolded to support every learner in ways that are playful and fun. She will provide guidance for planning, and will demonstrate a complete lesson. Finally, Emily will share resources for use with students, as well as providing…

LDA Hamilton-Halton and LDA York Region are pleased to invite you to a special Learning Disability/ADHD Support Workshop. This will be a province-wide event for all of the LDA Chapters.

Join us for this two part workshop with Tech Coach Leanne Husk. This will be an on-line, interactive workshop that will teach parents about the assistive technology “Read & Write” that school boards use as assistive computer technology for students. Youth may participate with parent.The event will be held Wed. Sept 23 and Wed Sept 30 at 7 pm

This event is intended for parents/caregivers of children with learning disabilities and/or ADHD seeking tools & strategies 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 – Parenting in an Age of Anxiety: A Stress and Anxiety Toolkit for Parents All kids experience stress and anxiety. These emotions are part of being human,…