Groups

Executive Function is the management system of the brain. It includes skills such as working memory, flexible thinking, and impulse control. Many students with learning disabilities have poor executive functioning skills as a result might struggle with goal setting, making a plan, and getting things done. Focusing, following directions, and controlling their emotions can also be a challenge.

Our 8-week program is offered in a small-group setting. Students will have the opportunity to set goals for themselves, and learn the skills they need to successfully complete school assignments and projects.

Dates and Times: Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm (starting October 16)

Location: LDAO-C Learning Centre, 1547 Merivale Road (Suite 450)

Skill Development and Practice Areas: organization, study skills, motivation, planning

Cost: $250.00, subsidies may be available

To register for Executive Functioning Program, complete our 2024-25 application form.

PALS is our phonemic awareness and early literacy skills program for children ages 5-7. This small-group program meets weekly for 8 weeks, in-person at our new LDAO-C Learning Centre. Sessions are 45 minutes in length and students will develop early reading skills using stories, arts, and games.

Dates and Times: Saturdays from 9:30-10:15 am (starting October 19)

Location: LDAO-C Learning Centre, 1547 Merivale Road (Suite 450)

Cost: $225.00

To register for PALS: Phonemic Awareness and Literacy, complete our 2024-25 application form.

Our eight week social skills program is designed to assist children diagnosed with a learning disability and/or ADHD who may struggle with social skills or avoid social contact in the development of social skills and social problem-solving strategies, while also promoting self-esteem. The program will work on skills such as recognizing healthy friendships, regulation when we feel big emotions, active listening, communication and shared interests, and the unspoken social rules of socialization and norms.

Often children with social difficulties might behave immaturely, be shy or timid in groups, frequently fight with peers, and display a lack of self-esteem. This small-group program is a safe environment to unravel all of these unspoken social rules and skills which can be challenging for our students. The program will be interactive and feature group discussion, play-based activities, team building games, and role-playing. In the final session, the program will wrap up with a fun party to practice all of the skills students have learned.

Dates and Times: Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 pm (starting October 10)

Location: LDAO-C Learning Centre, 1547 Merivale Road (Suite 450)

Cost: $225.00, subsidies may be available

To register for Social Skills Program, complete our 2024-25 application form.

This eight-week program is designed to help children with learning disabilities and/or ADHD in grades 6-8 who may struggle with expressive writing using group work, videos, and individual writing practice. We will start with learning how to write a sentence, and building from there, strategies such as mind mapping, to eventually write a paragraph. Tutors will work with students, using a step by step approach, building each week to gain confidence in their writing abilities.

While a computer is recommended, students can write on paper if they choose. Note: this course does not teach printing or handwriting

Dates and Times: Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm (starting October 15)

Location: LDAO-C Learning Centre, 1547 Merivale Road (Suite 450)

Cost: $250.00

To register for Writing Skills Program, complete our 2024-25 application form.