When you have a child who has been diagnosed with a Learning Disability and/or ADHD, it is good to learn as much as you can about the diagnosis. But, it can be a challenge to find reliable information and overwhelming to even know where to begin. This is why Foothills Academy Society has developed two free online resources for parents.
Our newest offering is the
ADHD 101 for Parents workshop, featuring Dr. Karen MacMillan (registered psychologist and our co-ED) which is
a free nine-part interactive workshop that aims to help inform parents about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), examine it’s impact on families and provide awareness about a range of supports that exist to support young people with ADHD.
This course aims to empower families and professionals assisting young people with ADHD. We dispel the most common misconceptions about ADHD in young people and provide participants with evidence-based interventions, advice on medication and guiding principles that will provide the most effective supports for your young person.
We are also now offering our
LD Online for Parents for free.
This
Parent Online LD Workshop
incorporates video clips and short readings.
Topics covered include: * General overview of learning disabilities * Organization tricks to use at home * Homework tips * How to make transitions go more smoothly * Memory tricks * Listening strategies for your child * Assistive technology * Encouragement strategies to keep kids motivated
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