March Highlights

Celebrating International Women's Day and International Poetry Day!

Read on for highlights, resources and events.

Thank you Calgary PADRA for having CanLearn at the Transition to Post-Secondary for Students Experiencing Disabilities event on March 2. This was a fantastic opportunity to connect with students, parents, educators and other organizations supporting students experiencing disabilities.

We were so inspired by the turnout and amazing conversations that were had - Thank you!

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Spring Programs & Services Highlights

Let's Talk ADHD

Living with ADHD as an adult can leave you feeling frustrated and misunderstood. Fortunately, there are strategies you can learn to help manage your symptoms of ADHD. Check our Spring sessions!

Wednesdays 5:30 – 7:00 pm

April 17 – May 29, 2024

This program will be offered once a week over seven weeks.

There will be in-person and online options to choose from.

For more information about this program, click here or contact us at jgaber@canlearnsociety.ca

Calm Kids Happy Families

This is a 6-week group for parents with children (aged 6-12) with ADHD and related conditions. Learn strategies, problem solve, discuss, and seek advice on best supporting your child's social, emotional, and behavioural needs. Check out our Spring sessions!

Parent Sessions: Tuesdays

6:00 – 8:00 PM

April 9 – May 14, 2024

Held online.

Child Sessions: Saturdays

9:30 – 11:00 AM (Ages 6-8)

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Ages 9-12)

April 13 – May 18, 2024

Held at the CanLearn Society.

For more information about this program, click here or contact us at jgaber@canlearnsociety.ca

Benefits of Assessments

An assessment through CanLearn provides valuable information about strengths and challenges in areas such as learning, attention, mental health and behaviour.

For more information about our Psychoeducational Assessments, click here or contact us at intake@canlearnsociety.ca 

International Poetry Day March 21 - An Impact Story

Have you wondered what ADHD Coaching can do for you?

This is a poem written by Erin Dingle, following her session with CanLearn's ADHD coach, Laura Godfrey, that answers that question.

Read the full poem here

Learn more about ADHD Coaching

Blogs and Research

Teaching Self-Advocacy: Power for Learners

Teaching self-advocacy starts with the acknowledgement of learning diversity. Everyone learns differently, not just those with special needs. When we create a learning culture where self-advocacy is the norm and when we model that accommodations are necessities, not favours, we enable all our students to seize the power for their own learning. 

Read the full blog here!

International Women's Day - A Look at Female Hormones and ADHD

In this video, Dr. Russell Barkley discusses how hormonal changes during a woman's life might affect ADHD symptoms that include managing tasks, and other social-emotional challenges.

Click on the video to hear more on this topic!

Events