Our expert instruction and tutoring programs follow our unique Research-informed Individualized Student Education methodology. Our emphasis is on providing customized programming that is designed specifically to meet the needs of your child.
Our comprehensive learning support is personalized to meet each student’s learning goals. Get support in foundational skills – literacy and/or math and school skills – executive function, self-regulation for learning, studying, homework and coursework.
Developed from BC’s Core Competencies, research-based curricula, and our intake process, the RISE Method offers an individualized approach to suit the learning difficulties and strengths of each of our students.
A unique early learning program with parent or guardian participation that brings families and early childhood specialists together for a time of play, connection, and learning.
A unique early learning program with parent or guardian participation that brings families and early childhood specialists together for a time of play, connection, and learning.
Campers will dive into a world of discovery that blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) with social learning and neuroscience. Campers will uncover how their brains build, connect, and grow—while having a blast with friends.
This dynamic, inclusive camp invites learners to explore the fascinating world of neuroscience and the learning process using a kid-friendly metaphor: your brain as a network of highways and construction zones! Through engaging activities, campers will uncover how their brains build, connect, and grow—while having a blast with friends.
This dynamic, neuroaffirming social communication group, developed and led by a Speech-Language Pathologist, supports learners in grades 4-5 and 6-7 to understand social communication, foster emotional growth, and form friendships.
This dynamic, neuroaffirming social communication group, developed and led by a Speech-Language Pathologist, supports learners in grades 4-5 and 6-7 to understand social communication, foster emotional growth, and form friendships.
A program for neurodivergent youth that fosters a positive and inclusive environment where participants can develop essential skills, gain confidence, and seamlessly integrate into and navigate the professional world.
10 weeks; groups start on November 6, 2025, and February 19, 2026.
Individualized support to gain skills for success in trades certification. For adult learners with suspected or diagnosed learning differences who are in pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, or a trade qualifier.
Individualized support to gain skills for success in trades certification. For adult learners with suspected or diagnosed learning differences who are in pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, or a trade qualifier.
Adults with suspected or diagnosed learning differences get targeted and individualized support and intervention to help them achieve their specific learning, education, or employment goals.
The Adult Learning program pairs adult learners with a specialized and compassionate instructor to work towards their career, education, or life goals.
Our customized and creative week-long Vancouver camps helping students with learning differences develop new skills through fun, hands-on camp programs with a high instructor-to-camper ratio.
Our customized and creative week-long Vancouver camps helping students with learning differences develop new skills through fun, hands-on camp programs with a high instructor-to-camper ratio.
Identify an area of need and stay on track during the summer. Experienced instructors tutor students in core curriculum and secondary courses such as English, Math, Science and Socials.
Identify an area of need and stay on track during the summer. Experienced instructors tutor students in core curriculum and secondary courses such as English, Math, Science and Socials.
Support your child’s growth with assessments that provide insights into your child’s sensory needs helping you understand their strengths, challenges, and next steps with care and expertise.
Discover how our Occupational Therapy assessment can support your child’s development. Gain meaningful insights into their sensory processing and receive expert guidance on their unique strengths, challenges, and next steps.
Discover how our Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) assessments can support your child’s learning and growth. Gain valuable insights into your child’s speech and language skills, address concerns, and get guidance on next steps with care and expertise.
Discover how our Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) assessments can support your child’s learning and growth. Gain valuable insights into your child’s speech and language skills, address concerns, and get guidance on next steps with care and expertise.
The Behavioral Rating Index of Executive Function (BRIEF) is a Level B, standardized assessment available for children, youth and adults. Get a picture of your or your child’s executive functioning profile, highlighting strengths and areas for growth.
Learn MoreThe Dyslexia Index is a brief dyslexia screening tool that assesses the risk of dyslexia. It is a composite of the Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, third edition (KTEA-3), which is a Level B academic assessment.
This can be useful for families who are waiting for a psycho-educational assessment or suspect that their child is not on grade level in certain academic areas. This can be an especially useful tool for families to advocate for learning accommodations for their child.
The Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, third edition (KTEA-3) is a Level B academic assessment. The results provide detailed information about your child’s learning profile in areas such as reading, written expression, and mathematics, highlighting strengths and areas for growth.
This can be useful for families who are waiting for a psycho-educational assessment or suspect that their child is not on grade level in certain academic areas. This can be an especially useful tool for families to advocate for learning accommodations for their child.
We are thrilled to be able to offer referrals for psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessments to some of our families enrolled in our programs! Please note this is on a capacity basis and availability may vary depending on when you inquire.
We are collaborating with the University of British Columbia’s Psychological Services and Counselling Training Centre (PSCTC). The PSCTC is a university-based setting for clinical training and research within the UBC’s Faculty of Education.
Our neuroaffirming club promotes social, emotional and personal development as participants learn and play chess. Suitable for all experience levels.
Our neuro-affirming club promotes social, emotional and personal development as participants learn and play chess. Suitable for all experience levels.
Our Summer School Success program helps high school students succeed in summer school by providing them with one-to-one tutoring and homework support.
Our Summer School Success program helps high school students succeed in summer school by providing them with one-to-one tutoring and homework support.
At LDS, we are using assistive technology to enhance best practices in our teaching and student learning and to further the accessibility and inclusiveness of our learning support.
We are carefully identifying and assessing potential assistive technologies for specific use in individual student’s learning plans to maximize the benefit to each student.
LDS and SIRRL are conducting a pilot study in 2021 with LDS students. Students are given the opportunity to interact with a socially assistive robot in a highly controlled environment alongside their regular instructor.
Specific exercises are being developed that are expected to enhance student progress, in particular in areas that relate to social-emotional skills and speech-language.
In our Research-informed Individualized Student Education (RISE) program, students work one-to-one with a qualified instructor on ongoing, learning support, remedial instruction, tutoring and homework support.
The goal of this program is to improve student independence, confidence, and academic success.
RISE after School is a peer mentorship program for high school students to mentor an elementary school student.
This mentorship program is designed to provide both academic and social supports that will enrich both the mentor and the mentee.
