A formal educational assessment that screens for the risk of dyslexia. We recommend doing the Dyslexia Index with the KTEA-3. But, families can take the Dyslexia Index alone.
The Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, third edition (KTEA-3) is a Level-B academic assessment. It provides detailed information on a student’s reading, written expression, and mathematics performance.
LDS is thrilled to be able to offer referrals for psychoeducational and neuropsychological assessments to some of our families! Please note this is on a capacity basis and availability may vary depending on when you inquire.
Our neuroaffirming club promotes social, emotional and personal development as participants learn and play chess. Suitable for all experience levels.
LDS Access is a mobile classroom service that will meet children with learning disabilities where they are and provide outreach learning support and assistive technology to communities in and around Metro Vancouver.
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.
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.
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.
Our customized and creative week-long spring break camps help students with learning differences develop new skills through fun, hands-on programs with a high instructor-to-camper ratio.