I believe that homework can be an invaluable communication tool between home and school. For example, if your child seems to be bringing home a lot of completion homework, you should ask the teacher, “What is getting in the way of my child completing his work during class time?” If a pattern …
A Key To Building Your Child’s Self Esteem
Let’s explore one of the keys to building your child’s self esteem – encouraging their self awareness.
Children who are self aware:
Refer to themselves as having a Learning Disability
Are open about their challenges
Describe life events in terms of their LDs, but are not overly defined by their difficulties
Are able to compartmentalize their LD …
The Psycho-educational Report: Your Most Valuable Resource
Your child’s psycho-educational assessment is probably the most valuable resource you have when it comes to their LD. The information held within, and your understanding of it, can have a positive impact on everything – from what supports your child receives throughout their education to their life satisfaction.
Its results will help the …
In Which Steps of The IEP Process Will You Take Part?
Most IEPs follow the school year or semester timetable. They are developed in the early fall and cover the time up to the June reporting period or the end of the semester. The circular pattern shown in the following diagram indicates that the IEP process involves ongoing review, evaluation, and adjustment on a term by …
Why It’s Important For You And Your Child To Plan Specific Times For Homework
Let’s explore why it is important for you and your child to plan specific times for homework. Homework time is any time when your child is doing something related to school. Homework time can be doing assigned reading, working on a paper or a project, or studying for a test. It is important for …
What do the CNE, Staples and the “O” word have in common?
Well, here it comes. Sure signs of the new school year? The Canadian National Exhibition is winding down, that guy on the Staples commercial is singing, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” and you and your child may be feeling a little overwhelmed.
One of the best ways to quell that uneasy …
How Your Child is Smart!
Has your child had enough of a breather from school that their focus has moved away from constantly thinking about what they can’t do?
For someone who has an LD, the years from 5 to (potentially) 25 can be extremely challenging. For those 20 or so years, life is all about learning – just what their …
Start Planning for Next Year Today!
The end of the academic year is a good time to reflect on what went well and what didn’t go as well for your child in school last year. It is also a great time to set goals for yourself as an advocate and decide what actions you will take on behalf of your …
PARENTS: LDAO needs to hear about your experiences in the school system!
The Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO) is gathering information on the educational experiences of students with Learning Disabilities and other special education needs in the Ontario publically funded school system. They are asking for your participation as parents in sharing your perspective, so that they can advocate more effectively for appropriate services for students …
The Most Important Thing You Can Do For Your Child This Summer
It seems that summer has finally arrived in Ontario! It’s hard to believe that another school year is about to come to a close. What are your plans for the summer holiday? Is your child going to a camp? Spending time with their grandparents? Visiting friends at a cottage? …
