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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.
Find out moreBeing a caregiver is a very important role; so important, that we often forget to take care of ourselves. Now it’s time to remember. About this Event About the workshop: Being a caregiver is a very important role; so important, that we often forget to take care of ourselves. Join us for this presentation, where we will learn about some common caregiver experiences, such as empathic strain and burnout. We will learn strategies for practicing self-care, coping, and setting boundaries.…
Find out moreThe Learning Disabilities Association of Kingston and United Parents (UP) invite you to attend our free annual conference, Speak Up for Ability 2021: Online Parents Forum on Saturday, April 24 from 10:30 am – 3:30 pm ET on Zoom (join anytime). The topic this year is Catching Up and Moving Forward in Education and Mental Health for Students with Learning Disabilities. Register on Eventbrite: https://buff.ly/3rkTsgM We will address some of the big challenges facing families and children/youth (age 8-18) with learning disabilities linked…
Find out moreYork Region Champion and Keynote speaker DJ Cunningham will share with you, practical strategies for students diagnosed with ADHD. DJ’s passion and expertise grows out of deep personal understanding of learning disabilities and ADHD as he himself has a significant learning disability.
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.
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.
Find out moreCADDAC’s 13th Annual ADHD Conference DAY 1: October 16 | 9am PST | 12pm EST | 1pm AST DAY 2: October 17 | 9am PST | 12pm EST | 1pm AST Early Bird Cost $40 (FROM AUG.1 – SEPT.14) Cost $50 (FROM SEPT.15 – OCT. 17) The entire conference will be virtual via Zoom. The conference will be recorded and made available after This conference is geared to adults with ADHD, parents/caregivers of a child with ADHD and their families.…
Find out moreThis workshop provides participants with an understanding of the nature of executive functioning (higher order thinking skills including planning, organization, and flexibility) for children with LDs in this area. Practical strategies to support the development of executive functioning skills and selfregulation will be shared.
Find out moreIn this workshop, we will discuss why children with LDs are at risk for experiencing social challenges with their peers. Participants will explore what skills are needed in order to be socially competent in everyday life. Strategies on how to understand and support social competence will be shared.
Find out moreThis interactive workshop is primarily targeted towards parents/guardians of students with a diagnosed or suspected Learning Disability who either have a current IEP (Individual Education Plan) and/or have gone through the IPRC (Identification placement and Review Committee) process or are on the way to going through these processes.
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