What are Executive Function skills and how can you improve them?
Learn more in this short article about EF skills and how LDS works with our learners and their families to support the ongoing development of EF skills.
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We did it! Thank you for helping us transform lives!
We are excited to share that through your kind generosity our LDS Transforming Lives $200K for 200 Kids Campaign raised an inspiring total of $237,624!!
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Accessible Education in BC – Disability Forum
Have you experienced a challenge or frustration in navigating the education system as a person with or parent of a person with a disability in BC? If so, you are not alone.
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2021 Annual Report
Thanks to our growing community of families, students, partners and supporters, the year 2021 was filled with new and growing programs, outstanding achievements f rom our amazing students, and a lot of wonderful learning!
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Assistive technology for dyslexia and ADHD
Dyslexia is a learning difference that is neurobiological in nature, makes reading difficult, and may also interfere with recognizing, spelling, writing, and decoding words. Learn to spot the signs that your child may have dyslexia.
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How to identify dyslexia in adults, and get tailored learning support to succeed!
Dyslexia is a learning difference that is neurobiological in nature, makes reading difficult, and may also interfere with recognizing, spelling, writing, and decoding words. Learn to spot the signs that your child may have dyslexia.
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What can assessments and the dyslexia index tell me about my child’s learning needs?
Dyslexia is a learning difference that is neurobiological in nature, makes reading difficult, and may also interfere with recognizing, spelling, writing, and decoding words. Learn to spot the signs that your child may have dyslexia.
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Understanding dyslexia: What it is and how to recognize the signs
Dyslexia is a learning difference that is neurobiological in nature, makes reading difficult, and may also interfere with recognizing, spelling, writing, and decoding words. Learn to spot the signs that your child may have dyslexia.
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October is Dyslexia Awareness Month!
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, a time to advocate for support for individuals with dyslexia, which is the most common of all neuro-cognitive disorders, affects 20% of the population, and represents 80–90% of all those with learning differences.
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Supporting School Transitions for Tweens and Teens, the Heart-Mind Way
Navigating big transitions, such as starting highschool or a new school year, brings added challenges for young people who are neurodiverse, have ADHD, or experience learning disabilities, anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions. For these groups of young people, executive functioning skills often require extra support to develop in a resilient way.
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BC Parent Magazine | Specialized Learning Support for Kids with Learning Differences Builds Confidence and Self-esteem at School and Beyond: Dr. Jennifer Fane
The Fall 2022 Education Edition of BC Parent magazine is out, and it features a highly informative and inspiring article by Dr. Jennifer Fane, Director of Education at LDS. In it, Jennifer helps parents/guardians better understand learning disabilities and learning differences, guiding them on how to follow their hunch if they suspect that their child might have a learning difference. She offers a snapshot of what a student with a learning difference might experience in the BC school system, advises readers on how to work collaboratively with their child’s school, and shares information on where to access additional learning support.
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Catching Up with Hallie, a RISE TEAM Graduate
It’s been three months since Hallie, a 16-year-old high-school student from Fawkes Academy in Burnaby, was last at our East Vancouver Learning Centre, and a lot has happened since then. She is one of two RISE TEAM participants who, after having volunteered as junior leaders, were offered employment as Learning Centre Assistants last Fall. Hallie additionally had the opportunity to be part of the Early RISErs team as a Program Assistant. Working between 5-15 hours a week, she not only honed her professional skills but also worked on her interpersonal and social media skills and built confidence
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