Self-Advocacy Starts in…Elementary?
From a parent’s perspective… Self-advocacy is a skill that needs to be learned, but developing this skill by those with a Learning Disability (LD) and/or ADHD can be a real […]
Burnout: Find Your Spark Again
What is burnout? “Burnout is a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.” (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Canada.) It sounds bad and […]
Avoiding the Landfill Locker: Making Tidy Lockers Work
Perfect Locker Pit Stop? The state of a student’s locker can literally make or break their school experience. A locker that is tidy with everything visible and within easy reach, […]
What Is Neurodiversity, Really?
It’s Not Just Autism The term neurodiversity has increased in popularity in recent years and is frequently seen on the internet, especially on social media. Neurodiversity, or being “neurodiverse,” is […]
To Code Or Not To Code…That Is The Wrong Question
Updated: Nov 27, 2024 What’s the right question? How does special needs coding work in Alberta schools, what can it do for your child with a Learning Disability or ADHD, […]
Find Your Path…A Lot Did!
Calgary’s Poet Laureate, besides delivering a visceral spoken word performance, was open about sharing his struggles with addiction, mental health and relationships throughout his youth and as an adult with […]
Your Child’s IPP
A Roadmap to Success at School Fall is upon us, school has started and it’s time to create IPP’s, aka IEPs (Individual Education Plans) and LSPs (Learning Support Plans). If […]
LD? ADHD? Find Your Path Event
In conjunction with October Learning Disabilities & ADHD Awareness Month, the Network is hosting a special free event for parents and adults in the LD & ADHD community! Get Your […]
Parent to Parent: New Grade, New Possibilities
As the summer winds down, a new school year will soon begin. How can families with children who have Learning Disabilities get off to a good start? We all know […]
Stampede Tips for Children with ADHD
Stampede is the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” but if you have a child with ADHD, you could be forgiven for conjuring up images of being helplessly pulled from one […]