Montreal Centre for Learning Disabilities’ Post

Back to School - Tip 2 Bookasaurus turned over the page of his calendar to September and said ‘so mummy what’s happening?’ He loves steam trains 🚂! Autistic children like to know what’s happening in advance it helps them to feel comfortable. I told Bookasaurus that he had an inset day and I had a fun day planned (of course he wanted to know the specifics) then he was back to school and Nana and Grandad were picking him up after school one afternoon. He wrote the plans on his calendar 📅! Giving children the gift of predictability makes a huge difference to their lives. Visuals like pictures, photos, a visual calendar, or telling them what is happening next works really well. You’re the most important person in your child’s life so letting them know where you are will also reassure them. Imagine your child having a smooth first day back to school, how great would that feel? If you would like help with something then just let me know. Feel welcome to share this tip with a special mum who would really love to help her children. #learningtoloveautism #backtoschool #backtoschoolpreparation #schooluniform #backtoschoolproblems #transitions #routine #asd #sensoryprocessing #reducinganxiety #adhd #predictability

In over 100 countries, Safer Internet Day is a traditional celebration held during February, typically on the first or second Tuesday. If your child or student has learning disabilities (LD), Attention Deficit/HyperActivity Disorder (ADHD), or emotional/behavioral issues check out what you can do to ensure their digital literacy. In this episode, @writer_SusanStoderl, talks about what Assistive Technology is, and how it can help disabled kids attain digital literacy and safe internet habits. #literacymatters, #ADHD, #dyslexia, #reading, #learningdisabilityawareness, #emotionaldisorders, #behavioralissues, #digitalliteracy, #saferinternetday, #assistivetechnology

We create success plans based on each student’s interests and needs. Let’s chat to see how we can support you in a very individualized way. Perhaps your student is an introverted gamer, creative artist, fashionista, or athlete. They may face challenges with literacy, college essays, focus, organization, task initiation/completion, or be a perfectionist. However your student is inclined, whatever their learning style or need, we’d love to see how we can support you. Currently working with elementary through college students in person and on Zoom! #education #highereducation #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #adhd #autism #audhd #dyslexia #dyspraxia #executivefunction #selfadvocacy #collegeprep #collegeready #dyscalculia #dysgraphia

Join us for a FREE webinar exploring practical strategies to support students with disabilities in the classroom. Join us as we explore practical strategies that empower educators to effectively support students with disabilities while maintaining a positive learning environment. We will be specifically diving into how to support students in an inclusion setting with attention-deficit disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and autism (ASD). Register now and share with your fellow educators! #Education #InclusiveLearning Register Here: bit.ly/DisabilitiesInClass

School might be a rollercoaster, but remember, you’ve got a unique set of strengths! Embrace the challenges, celebrate the victories, and never forget that you’re not alone! ❤️ Here’s to discovering your own rhythm and thriving in your academic adventure! #adhd #adhdawareness #adhdproblems #inclusion #TTTsuccess #teachergram #teacherlife #edchat #studentengagement #studentlife #edtech #schools #learning #abundance #teachers #educational #educationmatters #kindness #spreadkindness #spreadtheword #learningthroughplay #knowledge #knowledgeispower #onlinelearning #professionaldevelopment

Three Hacks For Improving Communication With Autistic Children

Children often don’t know how to ask for what they need - or more particularly for what they don’t know they need. Especially our neurodivergent children. They communicate through their behaviour. Psychologically, if you empathetically connect with them, believe in them, meet them where THEY are & not where you want them to be, they will have a much healthier foundation for relationships in the future. #boundaries #communication #empathy #emotionalintelligence #behavioir #autism #ASD #autistic #educator #author #publicspeaker #ADHD #ADD #ODD #PDA #neurodivergent #relationships #connection #inclusion #noncompliance

Executive functioning skills are general life skills that help individuals manage their daily tasks and responsibilities. There is no consensus as to what these skills are, but they are skills like: - Organisation - Keeping track of possessions - Planning and Execution - Staying focused and not getting distracted - Controlling impulses Children learn these skills to a greater or lesser extent via play and via interaction with other children and adults. For example, the game ‘Simon says’ is very good for developing focus and control of impulses. Make believe games are good for developing organisational skills, and board games are good for learning to handle failure and losing whilst not over-reacting when winning. Engaging in general conversation is good for learning to shift focus from one topic to another. Learn more about this in our latest blog 'Nobody is Born with Executive Function' - https://lnkd.in/gE-zEqXn #ADHD #Neurodiversity #CognitiveDiversity #ExecutiveFunction

Let's get started on what is a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA). When a child is displaying concerning/challenging behaviors, on a regular basis, an FBA is one tool that can be used. Today's Did You Know" covers some basics on an FBA. #specialeducation #specialneeds #education #inclusion #austim #disability #specialed #behavior #behavioranalysis #emotions #adhd #aba #learningdisabilities #mentalhealth #iep #neurodiversity #parenting #specialneedsmom #disabilityawareness #specialneedsfamily #autismawareness #education #inclusion #dyslexia #autismacceptance #autismmom #school #autismfamily #learningdisabilities #lifeskills #dyslexiaawareness #literacy

Last week on our IG DMs I came across a parent in need. We chatted by phone. Like so many other moms, she was frustrated with the challenging process to get a 504 Plan. It doesn't have to be like this... 👇 We discussed next steps and I recommended our Ultimate 504 Guide. Between her research, our chat, the Guide, and reading our IG posts, mom was fully prepped. Is this you? Are you trying to get a 504 and need a lifeline? Don't navigate the process alone. Ask for help #IEP #Adovocate.👩💼 Get WHAT you need and feel BETTER at the table.📆 👉Tap the link to get your child or student the right support. https://lnkd.in/g-6kRYDD #iepadvocate #iepadvocacy #504guide #504vsIEP #specialeducation #iep #disability #spedteacher #learningdisabilities #adhd #autism #specialeducationadvocate #school #schoolpsychologist #ot #slp #bcba