The Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta (LDAA) is a non-profit charitable organization of parents and professionals, established in 1968 under the Society’s Act. Our mission is to promote public understanding and cultivate support networks to build resilience and discover potential in people with learning disabilities. MANDIN AWARD The Mandin Award was established in 1991 in memory of Maurice, Susan, Islay and Janelle Mandin. The primary goal for the Award is to provide resources that will have the greatest positive impact for children from K-11 within Alberta. The second goal is to encourage those children who receive funds to pursue their educational priorities with enthusiasm and confidence. Annually LDAA provides an award up to $800 to assist an individual or individuals in one family who have a learning disability. Award Criteria • The individual will currently be a K-11 student in Alberta. • One application per family will be accepted. • Eligible programs and services will include, but not limited to, supporting the costs of attending a summer camp, social skill development courses, tutoring, assessments and technology. • The award cannot be used to register in a sports program or for private school tuition. • Disbursement of the funds will be made directly to the program or service provider upon receipt of an invoice, or to the award recipient with presentation of a receipt for the purpose of the approved technology. Learning Disabilities – Defined It is acknowledged that learning disabilities may co-exist with other conditions, such as ADHD, but it is important to note that this award focuses on the individual learning disability. Learning Disabilities (LDs) are specific neurological disorders that affect the way a person stores, understands, retrieves and/or communicates information. Application May 15 Deadline Application Forms can be found on the LDAA website: Click here for application form Application can be sent to execdir@ldalberta.ca (Preferred) or mailed to: The Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta Box 29011, Pleasantview PO, Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5Z6 Tel. (780) 448-0360 Web: www.ldalberta.ca Email: execdir@ldalberta.ca
Please join us for our monthly parent support group meeting. This meeting is a facilitated roundtable discussion open to all. Please note that this meeting is not appropriate for children.
Partner Support Group Meeting The monthly partner group meeting takes place at the same time as the Adult ADHD group meeting. If you are in a relationship with someone with ADHD, join us for this monthly conversation. We offer a safe space where you will offer and receive support, learn about adult ADHD and strategies for day-to-day life. This is your time to share in a safe, supportive environment. These roundtable discussions are facilitated. Mark your calendars for the third Wednesday of each month. Come to Classroom A, University of Alberta Hospital, 8440 – 112 Street NW, Edmonton. U of A Directions Where exactly is this classroom? This space can be tricky to find – but don’t give up! As you enter the University of Alberta hospital at street level from the 112 street (East) entrance, look to the left for a set of double doors and an escalator/staircase. If you enter from the 114th Street (West) entrance, walk through the hospital all the way towards the 112 Street entrance and look to your right for the double doors and escalator/stairs. Take the escalator/stairs to the second floor. Turn to your left and make a U-turn, proceeding along the hall (following the crosswalk style lines on the floor), across a small walkway that looks over the entrance below; this brings you into the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry space. Classroom A is on your left. Signage with the ADHD Association of Greater Edmonton logo will be placed to help you find your way.
Edmonton psychologist Corinne Eckert offers regular Training in Core Social Skills programs throughout the year. To meet demand, the group has added a new program called the 1-1 Social Coaching Program. Based on their Training in Core Social Skills program, children/teens will get the foundational learning of social cognition and, building on this; learning skills related to understanding nonverbal communication (their own and others’); being successful in verbal communication; also handling difficult emotions and social problem-solving. In this program therapists can: individualize the sessions to the child’s particular needs bring in more concrete examples from the child’s own environment have the parents involved in each session, to get updated feedback on the application of skills in the child’s life and also to provide weekly parent coaching tips offer fun social coaching practice at the end of each session with another child and their social coach It may be an excellent fit for a child for whom regular group programs are not the best fit because: the groups are full the start date is missed the child needs a different pace of learning the group program dates/times do not work for the family the child is not emotionally/physically regulated enough yet to learn effectively in a group environment the child needs greater amounts of individualized support For more information please contact Corinne Eckert Child and Adolescent Psychology Phone: (780) 454-4634 Email: office@eckertchildpsych.ca *These psychological services may be reimbursed through extended health insurance program. Appropriate receipts are provided. This information is provided as a service to the AAGE community. The AAGE does not offer endorsement for ADHD counseling, coaching or support services.
