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"Get ready for a mind-blowing week of 24 FREE EVENTS from March 17 - 23, 2025. And absolutely everyone is invited to join us for this incredible line-up.
Over 80 inspiring speakers will share their unique perspectives on neurodiversity. You'll hear from experts with lived experience, top professionals, and passionate advocates."
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If you are a parent of a child who has been recently diagnosed with ADHD or a learning disability, you have likely asked yourself, “How should I tell my child?”
Calgary psychologist, Krista Forand of Compass Psychology, provides her insights to make this potentially tricky conversation simpler for everyone.
| | Raising kids with ADHD is a different journey. Immerse yourself in either of these two virtual ADHD parenting summits to gain effective, practical and affirming parenting strategies. | | |
ADHD Parenting Summit
March 3 - 5, 2025
FREE
Day 1: Building Routines & Screen Management
Day 2: School Productivity , Attention & Focus
Day 3: Managing Emotions & Handling Tantrums
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Unlocking ADHD Summit
March 3 - 6, 2025
FREE
Day 1: Emotional Regulation & Behaviour
Day 2: Executive Function & Strength-based tools
Day 3: Education, Advocacy & Parent Support
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Registration is now open for
Camp Abilities, Roblox & Children Social Skills Groups
"The Camp Abilities program is structured for kids ages 8-12 and youths 13-17 who are struggling at making and keeping friends and interacting with their peers. Participants will learn social skills in a safe setting in the morning and then practice what they have learned out in the community in the afternoon at City of Edmonton Facilities.
Roblox and Social Skills Groups start in April. They are designed to encourage friendship, positive social/emotional behaviours, active listening, effective communication and other critical skills in a fun and supportive setting."
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Comprendre le TDAH de votre enfant (Projet Pilote)
Avez-vous du mal à comprendre et à gérer le nouveau diagnostic de TDAH de votre enfant?
Ce programme de 3 semaines est conçu comme une première étape pour les parents dont l’enfant vient d’être nouvellement diagnostiqué. Il expliquera les bases du TDAH, ainsi que la façon dont il peut apparaître à la maison et à l’école. Il permettra aux parents de mieux comprendre leur enfant, ainsi que des occasions de partager leurs expériences avec d’autres parents.
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Registration is now open for youth with Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD.
- Summer day camps
- Overnight camps
- Recreation programs
- S.T.A.R program (ages 18 - 23)
"We create supportive, structured, and fun environments where participants can be themselves and thrive. All Amicus programs have a specific focus on developing social skills that will help participants find success, create lasting friendships, and build confidence in their daily lives."
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For teens aged 14 - 17.
The goal of the DBT skills program is to help youth develop their own effective strategies to regulate emotions, solve problems, improve relationships, and have a strong sense of self-efficacy by developing four primary skills:
- Mindfulness
- Distress tolerance
- Emotion regulation
- Interpersonal effectiveness.
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FREE Adult Literacy Programs
"Literacy and numeracy skills are essential to get and keep a job. They are the key to adapting and succeeding in work and life. 1 in 5 adult Albertans face daily literacy and numeracy challenges. Many of these people have been stereotyped as unintelligent, lazy, or careless. Our adult foundational learning programs help learners improve their reading, writing, and math skills."
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CADDAC offers a variety of subsidized programs for youth, parents and adults. Check out:
- Free Support Groups
- Youth Coaching Programs
- Adult Coaching Programs
- Parenting Courses
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For Teachers & Parents
"Join us for an inspiring and practical session on empowering neurodiverse learners in math. Drawing on decades of experience, Chris shares innovative, multi- modal strategies to help students build confidence and thrive in mathematics. With insights from his latest book and his cutting-edge math programs, you’ll gain actionable tools to meet the unique needs of your students.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a trailblazer in neurodiverse education!"
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"Educating All Learners Alliance presents the AI Accelerator for Educators, a hands-on virtual professional development program designed to help K-12 educators integrate AI tools into classrooms responsibly and effectively. This program emphasizes inclusivity, focusing on supporting students with disabilities."
Live virtual sessions on March 25 - 27, 10 am - 12 pm MST
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New Book by Alberta Educators
Better Together
Blending the Science of Reading and Professional Learning Communities at Work®
By: George Georgiou, Greg Kushnir
"Elevate reading performance through collaborative action. This guide explores how schools using a PLC framework grounded in the science of reading can improve reading outcomes. Discover how collective efforts and the five pillars of literacy instruction drive impactful change."
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Healthy Workplaces: The Human Cost of Systemic Failure
"The Haskayne Business Exchange is a dynamic forum hosted by the Haskayne School of Business and UCalgary, where we bridge the gap between academic research and practical application.
Dr. Justin Weinhardt, PhD will present on workplace focus including how adults with ADHD navigate work environments.
The March 4th edition overall will focus on your health at work and the impact of systemic issues—whether it’s the failure to support victims of harassment, the neglect of mental health in the workplace, or the design of alarm systems in healthcare—that directly affect individual well-being and safety."
| | The Learning Disabilities & ADHD Network is a collaborative initiative of a broad group of organizations, which is operated through Foothills Academy and supported by an Anonymous Donor at the Calgary Foundation. | | | |
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(1) 403 - 630 - 1616
findhelp@ldadhdnetwork.ca
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