The Educators’ Exchange: Checking Back with Keewatin-Patricia School Board’s Evidence-Based Literacy Journey
We check back with educators from Bruce Grey District School Board as they undertake their journey into evidence-based literacy.
Webinar Recording: Recognizing and Understanding Girls with ADHD
ADHD is a prevalent diagnosis, but girls are often missed because their ADHD presents in different ways than boys, leading to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis.
Behind Enemy Lines: How THAT Student Became a Vice Principal
In this podcast, Michael Karras will frankly share with you his struggles and successes as a student, linked in part to his learning disability (LD) and ADHD, but also due to the type of teaching he received.
Choosing Appropriate Assistive Technology for Students with ADHD
Without appropriate accommodations, students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may find themselves at a disadvantage. If these students are then asked to “try harder”, despite making an effort that may already be above and beyond what is expected or necessary for their peers, they may develop anxiety and low self-esteem related to their difficulty in learning.
Gifted Students with LDs: What Teachers Need to Know
Written by Cindy Perras, M.Ed., OCT Educational Consultant, LDAO Overview and Definition Students who are gifted, and who have learning disabilities, may be “exceptionally” difficult to identify: their learning disabilities may “hide” their giftedness and their giftedness may “hide” their learning disabilities. This means that their needs in both areas may not be addressed appropriately. [...]
A Primer for Teaching Students with ADHD
ADHD and learning disabilities (LDs) are not the same thing, although there are similarities. ADHD can impact learning and behaviour and according to the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), approximately one-third of individuals with LDs have ADHD too, which causes confusion for teachers, parents and students. Both ADHD and LDs are neurological disorders affecting how the brain receives and processes information; however, with respect to treatment, ADHD is often treated with medication and therapy, and LDs with educational and behavioural approaches.