At LDS we are passionate about equipping people with knowledge and information about learning differences and how to support and advocate for individuals and groups with learning differences in educational, social, work, and community settings.
On February 22, 2023, LDS will host a workshop on the topic “Lessons I wish I’d learned growing up autistic”. We have invited Chris Bonnello, an autistic advocate, to present and speak with parents, families and caregivers who support Autistic children and youth.
When: Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Time: 12:30 pm Pacific
Duration: 1 hour
Format: Online
Bio: Chris Bonnello is an autistic advocate, award-winning writer and international speaker, also a novelist and a former teacher (mainstream primary and special education). In 2015 he launched Autistic Not Weird to share his insights from both a personal and professional perspective, a venture which has seen him attract over 160,000 Facebook followers and over 3 million page hits on his website (autisticnotweird.com), as well as speaking engagements as far away as India and Sydney Opera House. He is the author of the novel series “Underdogs”, a series of dystopia books with heroes from a special school, and “What We Love Most About Life”, an uplifting book designed to help autistic young people feel less alone. He was a nominee for the 2017 National Diversity Awards (Positive Role Model for Disability), two-time winner at the Autism Hero Awards (Top Journalist 2017, Online Social Community 2018) and won the National Autistic Society Professionals Award for Outstanding Achievement by an Individual on the Autism Spectrum in 2019.
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Our most popular workshop, Walk a Mile in My Shoes (WAMMS), is an experiential workshop that uses simulations and exercises to raise awareness about learning differences.
Learn MoreLDS is working with the Richmond Public Library to deliver family-focused workshops.
The preschool years (three-to-five years of age) are a key phase of child development that impact a child’s successful transition to educational settings. This workshop covers key aspects of child development, and when and where to look for further support.
Day to day tips for families to support young children’s language development, including tips to work on attention and focus.
Explore ways to support young learners who are struggling with reading, writing, and/or mathematics, and how to asses when and how to ask for more support for a struggling learner.
Learn about child behaviour and strategies for responding to challenging behaviours through proactive approaches.
LDS is working with the Vancouver Public Library to deliver family-focused workshops.
Learn ways to support young learners who are struggling with reading, writing, and/or mathematics, and how to asses when and how to ask for more support for a struggling learner.
Anxiety around learning math can be a significant barrier for students with and without learning differences. Learn strategies for lessening math anxiety during the learning process.
Learn about child behaviour and strategies for responding to challenging behaviours through proactive approaches.
LDS can also work with you or your organization to develop and deliver workshops and professional development opportunities in areas such as:
These workshops can be tailored to different audiences/groups and delivered in person at your location in the lower mainland, at our East Vancouver learning centre, or online.
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