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Children may struggle with expectations and often need support to express their needs, regulate themselves after conflict, and maintain emotional safety and autonomy. Explore strategies for guiding learners through peer conflict in neuroaffirming ways.
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We are excited to announce the establishment of the Cause We Care Bursary for Single Mothers. Cause We Care is a public foundation that invests in programs and services that support single mothers to achieve security and build positive futures for themselves and their children.
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Skills for Trades is a vocationally focused adult program tailored to skilled trades apprentices and workers to achieve their vocational, learning, and life goals.
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Learn about DCD, a lifelong condition affecting 5–6% of people that makes everyday motor tasks challenging. This Awareness Week reminds us that understanding and support help those with DCD thrive.
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This September 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and beyond, you can honour Survivors and remember the children lost by supporting Vancouver and BC-based Indigenous organizations that provide cultural, health, and community services.
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Learn about the Exclusion Tracker, now available to families across Canada. Begun as a grassroots movement in BC, the tracker is a voice for families to be heard, ensuring that exclusion is not hidden but transformed into change.
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We are tackling stigma head-on and celebrating the brilliance, resilience, and unique strengths of neurodivergent youth. Join us in celebrating #ProudMinds and uplift the contributions of neurodivergent students in our schools and communities.
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Learning is most impactful when students are empowered to take ownership of their growth. That’s why we’re investing in one of the most promising approaches in educational research today: self-regulated learning (SRL). Learn more about SRL and our partnership with UBC.
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If your child struggles with reading, writing, math, focus, or organization, and doubts their abilities, they need support that nurtures their confidence and mental wellness. Here are four ways you can support your child’s mental health now.
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Learn. Develop. SEED! LDS celebrates learners with wildflower seeds to grow over summer. Join us in September for our Proudly Neurodivergent celebration.
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2024 was another year of growing programs and outstanding achievements from our amazing students. Thank you to our expanding community of families, students, partners and supporters for a wonderful year of learning!
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Summer brings longer days and opportunities for fun, but it can also be overwhelming for neurodivergent children and youth. This article explores how families and allies can create a summer experience that feels safe, empowering, and joyful—on each child’s terms.
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