Upcoming Social Skills Programs Social Skills Group ages 8 – 12 years Does your child struggle with friendships and social queues? Do they have difficulty with organizational skills? Trouble paying attention or staying on task? Do they have trouble managing their emotions? We Can Help!Join us for our Social Skills Program starting January 25, 2020 Our groups specialize in children with ADHD, ASD, Tourettes and Learning Disabilities but all are welcome!Children between the ages of 8-12 years can register for this 6 week program. Running Saturday mornings from 9:30am until noon.All sessions take place at Inglewood Community Hall, 12525-116 Ave.Some families can obtain FSCD (Family Support for Children with Disabilities) funding for their child to attend this group depending on the determined needs of their child. Contact your FSCD worker to see if your child qualifies. LDEdmonton’s FSCD Vendor number is 598018 This program is open to everyone! Cost of Social Skills Group is $250.00 Subsidy is available to parents without FSCD For more information, please contact info@ldedmonton.com, call our office at 780-466-1011 Life Project Teen Social Skills Group ages 13 – 17 years Does your teen struggling to succeed in social situations? Does your teen struggling to succeed in junior or senior high school? Do they have trouble managing their emotions or social relationships? We Can Help! Join us for our Life Project Social Skills Program starting January 25, 2020 Youths between the ages of 13 – 17 years can register for this 6 week program. Running Saturday afternoons from 1:00pm until 3:30pm. Our groups specialize in youth with ADHD, ASD, Tourettes and Learning Disabilities but all are welcome! All sessions take place at Inglewood Community Hall, 12525-116 Ave. The Life Project program is designed to help youth ages 13 to 17 overcome barriers to success. With the emphasis on fun, participants will explore communication strategies, improve emotional intelligence and develop skills to create healthy relationships. Some families may be able to obtain FSCD (Family Support for Children with Disabilities) funding to subsidize the cost of the program, depending on the needs that have been determined for their child. Contact your FSCD worker to find out if your child qualifies. LDEdmonton’s FSCD Vendor number is 598018 This program is open to everyone! Cost of Social Skills Group is $250.00Subsidy is available to parents without FSCD For more information, please contact info@ldedmonton.com, call our office at 780-466-1011 Monthly Information Session Advocate for your Special Needs Child at School – January 21, 2020 All information sessions take place at LD Edmonton officeCUPE office10989 – 124 St.Starting at 7:00pm Please RSVP
We’re excited to present this month’s speaker, personal health coach, Karl MacPhee. Karl MacPhee is a husband, father, athlete, and Canadian armed forces veteran who lives with epilepsy. He is a passionate personal health coach with a demonstrated history working in various capacities in the fitness industry. Karl is an enthusiastic community builder and volunteer who loves connecting with new people. A lifetime outdoor enthusiast, Karl enjoys trail running, hiking & mountain biking in the beautiful Edmonton river valley trails. “In all areas of health and wellbeing we must have a solid foundation to work with in order to be successful. Our journey will have bumps in the road, so in order to be ready for these inevitable situations, it’s helpful to have a keen understanding of what I call ‘The 5 Pillars of Health’. As we journey through the evening together, we will explore each pillar in detail and work together to establish tangible strategies and structures that will help you work towards improving your health and wellbeing one day at a time. My goal for this presentation is that each of you walk away with a fresh outlook on how you can realistically create positive changes in your daily routine. We will do this by establishing a set of habits to work with over time, and work together to brainstorm new perspectives to approach your personal journey.” Like all our meetings, this event is free of charge. Please register at the link below so we know how many people to expect. See you there. 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 through a set of doors (usually opened), down a short hallway, on your left. Signage with the ADHD Association of Greater Edmonton logo will be placed to help you find your way.
Join us for this special presentation by Jean Mark. For the past 13 years, Jean has devoted her time to helping and supporting post-secondary students become successful learners at university and beyond. Serving a student population facing difficulties in mastering academics, Jean is committed to being a strong advocate for their individual needs. This can include teaching specific learning strategies, recommending the use of specific tools (such as a helpful app and assistive technology), and developing student self-awareness. Her strong knowledge and skill sets have successfully supported those impacted by ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or LD, those with acquired brain injuries or with mental health concerns. Beyond her work with individual students in the academic setting, Jean has long been a volunteer advocate for the parents of students with learning challenges. This includes having co-facilitated a parent support group bringing together information, education and community resources to address ADHD issues, co-facilitated an adult ADHD support group, and created a unique support group for parents of young adults attending post-secondary school to address learning and support for academics. Jean has a BA in Psychology and a diploma in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies. She is a member of the Learning Specialists Association of Canada. She is currently working at Mount Royal University as an Academic Strategist. Free registration here Where exactly is this classroom? This space can be tricky to find – but don’t give up! As you enter the Universtiy 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. The door to Classroom D is on the corner, directly across from the public washrooms. Signage with the ADHD Association of Greater Edmonton logo will be placed to help you find your way.
Join us for this special presentation by Jean Mark – How to Succeed at University eBook. Jean will describe the learning challenges of post-secondary students she has worked with and the strategies she has customized for them. She will then interview an Edmonton student and identify strategies to help him with the learning process at a post-secondary level. Beyond her work with individual students in the academic setting, Jean has long been a volunteer advocate for the parents of students with learning challenges. This includes having co-facilitated a parent support group bringing together information, education and community resources to address ADHD issues, co-facilitated an adult ADHD support group, and created a unique support group for parents of young adults attending post-secondary school to address learning and support for academics. Jean has a BA in Psychology and a diploma in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies. She is a member of the Learning Specialists Association of Canada. She is currently working at Mount Royal University as an Academic Strategist. Click here for Free registration Where exactly is this classroom? This space can be tricky to find – but don’t give up! As you enter the Universtiy 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. The door to Classroom D is on the corner, directly across from the public washrooms. Signage with the ADHD Association of Greater Edmonton logo will be placed to help you find your way.
