Presenter: Diane Vandenbossche, Learning Disabilities Association of Halton Do you know this kid? Everything he owns is in his backpack or at the bottom of his locker – including yesterday’s geography notes and last week’s lunch. The book and/or assignment that he needs at school is at home. He becomes overwhelmed when there are too [...]
Part 2 - Ways To Work Smarter With Your iPad (organization and workflow strategies) Presented by the Learning Disabilities Association of Kingston Part 1: Tuesday May 9 6-7:30 pm (overview - presentation) Part 2: Saturday May 13 10-11:30 am (hands-on session) Explore some apps that help you keep organized (e.g., graphical organizer apps, document-annotation apps, reminders, [...]
Part 1 - Ways To Work Smarter With Your iPad (organization and workflow strategies) Presented by the Learning Disabilities Association of Kingston Part 1: Tuesday May 9 6-7:30 pm (overview - presentation) Part 2: Saturday May 13 10-11:30 am (hands-on session) Explore some apps that help you keep organized (e.g., graphical organizer apps, document-annotation apps, reminders, [...]
ADHD PREP is a comprehensive 12-hour program geared to parents of newly diagnosed children and adolescents with ADHD, and to parents wishing to upgrade their knowledge on the more complex aspects of ADHD including ADHD and learning, executive functioning and self and mood regulation. Treatment options, parenting strategies and advocacy skills will also be covered. [...]
Integra workshop Providing a brief review and then building on the information covered in our introductory workshop on Executive Functioning (EF), this workshop will explore strategies to support children and youth with EF at home and at school. To register: Call 416-603-1827 extension 5221 or sign-up online http://www.childdevelop.ca/programs/integra-program/workshops-and-training/workshop-registration-form Who should come: Workshops are primarily designed [...]
Integra workshop We will discuss why children with LDs or ADHD are at risk for experiencing social challenges with peers. Participants will gain an understanding of what we mean by ‘social competence’ and learn strategies for how to support children and youth in learning these skills for everyday life. To register: Call 416-603-1827 extension 5221 [...]
ADHD is not due to lazy parenting! In fact, parenting children with ADHD requires far more time and energy and the use of specialized skills. Some guiding principles and general messages to parents/ care givers will be reviewed before we look some specifics of how to interact with and monitor children with ADHD. How we [...]