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Strategies to Support Students with Learning Disabilities who Experience Anxiety

In this summary, anxiety refers to fears that are out of proportion to the danger and that adversely affects a student’s ability to function in daily life (Turgeon and Brousseau, 2000). According to the research, many students with LDs show signs of short- and long-term stress that can lead to anxiety and affect them throughout their lives (Painchaud, 2014, p. 4). This summary offers educators an overview of these signs, as well as strategies for supporting students with LDs who experience anxiety at school.

By LDAOeng|March 4th, 2016|Categories: Mental Health & Well-Being|Tags: Article, Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Practice-Informed, Senior (11-12)|0 Comments

How can educators support student mental health and well-being for long-term success?

Students with learning disabilities are at increased risk for mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, low self-esteem and disruptive behaviours. According to Children’s Mental Health Ontario, 1 in 5 of children and youth under the age of 19 in Ontario has a mental health problem. This means that almost 20% of students in a typical classroom may be dealing with a mental health problem - making it difficult for them to learn, or regulate their behaviour appropriately. These statistics have significant implications for educators who are in need of information, resources and strategies to support the mental health and well-being of students with LDs.

By LDAOeng|February 24th, 2016|Categories: Mental Health & Well-Being|Tags: Ask the Experts, Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Primary (K-3), Senior (11-12)|0 Comments

Webinar Recording: Adolescent Stress, Coping Strategies and Learning Disabilities

This interactive webinar assisted participants in understanding the relationship between stress and coping strategies in adolescents with learning disabilities (LDs). In order to become familiar with these concepts, a framework on stress and coping strategies was first be presented. Then, the presenter discussed how the framework applies to stress and coping strategies for adolescents with LDs. The webinar concluded with an activity using case studies to help educators identify practical and effective interventions for students with LDs who are experiencing stress and who require functional coping strategies.

By LDAOeng|October 8th, 2015|Categories: Behaviour, Mental Health & Well-Being|Tags: Evidence-Based, Intermediate (7-10), Senior (11-12), Webinar|0 Comments

VIDEO: A Mindfulness Practice to Support the Well-Being of Students with LDs – Feed All Four

This video provides an overview of the Feed All Four framework, developed by Trillium Lakelands District School Board. The Feed All Four framework is based on improving the social and emotional development and self-regulation of students through mindfulness and positive self-perception. This framework is beneficial to students with learning disabilities because it provides them the necessary tools to deal with conflict and anxiety, helps them focus on the task at hand, and encourages them to advocate for themselves. It also encourages them to look at the positive aspects of themselves as opposed to the negative aspects. These strategies are necessary for some students with LDs, but can be good for all.

By LDAOeng|August 31st, 2015|Categories: Mental Health & Well-Being|Tags: Evidence-Informed, Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Primary (K-3), Senior (11-12), Video|0 Comments

VIDEO: Mindfulness Teaching Practices: Implementing the Integra Mindfulness Martial Arts Program in the Trillium Lakelands District School Board (Part II)

This two-part video introduces an innovative, evidence-based mindfulness training program as a means of addressing self-regulation challenges in students with learning disabilities (LDs). Part I presents the Integra Mindfulness Martial Arts (MMA) program, an evidence-based intervention to support the mental health and well-being of students with LDs. Part II illustrates how educators in the Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) are implementing this best practice into the school system. The Integra MMA program has been integrated into the Learning Strategies course within the secondary school system, with plans for expansion to the elementary level.

By LDAOeng|August 31st, 2015|Categories: Mental Health & Well-Being|Tags: Evidence-Based, Intermediate (7-10), Senior (11-12), Video|0 Comments

VIDEO: Supporting the Mental Health and Well-Being of Students with LDs through Integra Mindfulness Martial Arts (Part I)

This two-part video introduces an innovative, evidence-based mindfulness training program as a means of addressing self-regulation challenges in students with learning disabilities (LDs). Part I presents the Integra Mindfulness Martial Arts (MMA) program, an evidence-based intervention to support the mental health and well-being of students with LDs. Part II illustrates how educators in the Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) are implementing this best practice into the school system. The Integra MMA program has been integrated into the Learning Strategies course within the secondary school system, with plans for expansion to the elementary level.

By LDAOeng|August 31st, 2015|Categories: Mental Health & Well-Being|Tags: Evidence-Based, Intermediate (7-10), Senior (11-12), Video|0 Comments

How Assistive Technology Affects Self-Esteem

This TalkLD’s podcast features a one-on-one interview with Chad Downes, Assistive Technology Advisor at Amethyst Demonstration School, one of the provincial schools for students with severe learning disabilities (LDs), in London, Ontario. In this podcast, Chad discusses how students at Amethyst School use various types of assistive technology (AT) to become successful learners, which in turn has a positive impact on their self-esteem.

By LDAOeng|August 5th, 2015|Categories: Mental Health & Well-Being, Technology|Tags: Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Podcast, Practice-Informed, Senior (11-12)|0 Comments

Social and Emotional Development of Students with LDs

In this TalkLD podcast, we discuss social and emotional development. This podcast features a one-on-one interview with Dr. Judith Wiener, Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto. Dr. Wiener shares her knowledge and perspective on the impact that educators and learning environments can have on the social and emotional development of students with learning disabilities (LDs) and their success in the classroom.

By LDAOeng|June 9th, 2015|Categories: Mental Health & Well-Being|Tags: Evidence-Informed, Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Podcast, Primary (K-3), Senior (11-12)|0 Comments

Supporting the Social and Emotional Development of Students with Learning Disabilities

Click here to view the transcription of this webinar. Webinar Description: Many students with learning disabilities also struggle in their social-emotional development. How can educators and professionals support the development and social-emotional skills of children with learning disabilities? This webinar provided an overview of the complex interactions between learning disabilities and the development of social-emotional challenges in [...]

By LDAOeng|April 22nd, 2015|Categories: Mental Health & Well-Being|Tags: Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Practice-Informed, Primary (K-3), Senior (11-12), Webinar|0 Comments

Learning Disabilities and Mental Health

Prepared by Cindy Perras, M.Ed., OCT Educational Consultant, LDAO In general, the literature that discusses both mental health and learning disabilities (LDs) finds that those with LDs are at increased risk for mental health problems. According to Children’s Mental Health Ontario, 1 in 5 of children and youth under the age of 19 in Ontario has [...]

By LDAOeng|February 18th, 2015|Categories: Mental Health & Well-Being|Tags: Intermediate (7-10), Junior (4-6), Practice-Informed, Primary (K-3), Senior (11-12), Supplementary Resources|0 Comments