The conference is an in-depth look at research and the brain, and how this relates to good reading instruction. Join us for a day of learning and networking with colleagues and new friends. Breakfast & lunch are provided. Friday April 13, 2012 Operating Engineers Banquet Hall and Conference Centre 2245 Speers Rd. Oakville Ontario L6L [...]
Understanding Dyslexia—A Cognitive Approach
Programs // October 3, 2011Saturday February 18, 2012 – Saturday February 18, 2012 9 Guelph Line Map and Directions | Register Description: This presentation focuses on brain areas related to Dyslexia and the specific role that each of these cognitive areas has when presented with a reading task. It will include a demonstration of cognitive exercises that strengthen these [...]
Special Education Advisory Committee hosts coffee chats
Events // January 18, 2012The Halton District School Board’s Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) has organized four coffee chat sessions for parents of students with special needs. These sessions are open to everyone, are free of charge and do not require registration. Parents can simply drop-in, learn, ask questions and meet other parents. The guest speaker for the first [...]
Heather’s Links of Interest This Week
Blog // January 15, 2012Heather found this great article that will be of interest to parents of children with ADHD. Have you received the support your child requires? Thousands of Ontario students with ADHD who are struggling in the classroom now have the right to receive help at school, according to a statement from the Ministry of Education. You [...]
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Child Development & Learning Conference April 13-14 2012
Internationally-recognized child development experts Dr. Gabor Maté and Dr. Gordon Neufeld, co-authors of Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers are partnering for a two-day event to explore challenges and issues surrounding child development and its impact on society.Joining Dr. Mate on stage for the first time; Ms Jennifer [...]
Continue →Welcome to LDAH’s New Website
Welcome! We’ve updated our website to help you more easily access information and resources about learning disabilities. For almost thirty years we’ve been working hard to provide guidance, information and ongoing support to those families and individuals who are coping with many of the problems and issues that learning disabilities cause. We offer specialized classes [...]
Continue →Keyboarding for Kids
Learning Disabilities of Halton is pleased to provide this essential course for children to learn keyboarding skills. Taught by an experienced teacher, this course is specifically designed for children 8-14 who need to learn the basic skills. It uses software that engages students and reinforces the lessons with practice focusing on speed and accuracy. [...]
Continue →Understanding the Relationship between ADHD and Depression in Children-Research Update
Prior research with both community and clinical samples has documented that rates of depression are significantly higher in children with ADHD than in other children. This is concerning because children with ADHD and depression, in addition to experiencing greater distress in the present are likely to have greater difficulty over the course of their development. [...]
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