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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.…
Find out moreHas 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…
Find out moreThe 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…
Find out moreBy 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…
Find out moreLDA 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.
Find out moreJoin 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
Find out moreFor students with ADHD and learning disabilities, a return to remote learning will resurface familiar and frustrating challenges as they navigate online learning platforms and the demands of digital classrooms. In this webinar, students, teachers, and parents will learn about the most effective accommodations and tech tools to support students with ADHD and learning disabilities as they make the most of a weird new school year.
Find out moreThis 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,…
Find out moreJoin us for a conversation and Q&A with accomplished illustrator, stop-motion animator and director of the film, Krista Weltner. Bring your questions! Ask her about how and why she made the movie and about her experience in school having dyslexia. Please note: FILMS ARE NOT STREAMED LIVE. We will send links to stream these films any time in the 48 hours leading up to the Live Zoom event. The Q & A will be LIVE on October 22 @ 9:15…
Find out moreRegister below for this free expert webinar to learn about ADHD diagnosis and treatment in older adults on Thursday, November 5 at 1 pm ET. Sign up and you will receive the free webinar replay link after 11/5 as well! ADHD in children is the most highly researched disorder in the world, but we know relatively little about how ADHD affects adults — and almost nothing about its presentations and challenges for older adults. Not so long ago, we thought…
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