Links
For Parents & Students
Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta (LDAA)
LDAA envisions a society of strength through diversity where exceptional learners are identified early, understood, and supported throughout their lives.
(Website)CADDAC
The Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada is a national, non-profit, umbrella organization providing leadership in education and advocacy for ADHD organizations and individuals across Canada.
(Website)ADHDandYou.ca
ADHDandYou.ca is a website that includes resources and information for both parents and professionals. This website is sponsored by Shire Canada Inc.
(Website)Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a leading non-profit organization with chapters throughout the U.S. At CHADD's web site, you can connect with others affected by ADHD.
(Website)LD@School
LD@School is a bilingual Canadian website that is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Education that provides resources and information for educators, the classroom, and for parents. For resources in French, check out the www.TAaLecole.ca website.
(Website)LDOnline.org
LDOnline.org is “the world’s leading website on learning disabilities and ADHD”. Their website includes many resources for parents and professionals.
(Website)The Family and Community Resource Centre (FCRC)
The Family and Community Resource Centre (FCRC) is part of Alberta Health Services. They offer free presentations to parents and professionals on a regular basis. You can find a list of their Education Sessions on their website.
(Website)ADDvance
The founders of the ADDvance website, Patricia Quinn, M.D. and Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D., are both internationally recognized authorities on ADHD and authors of many books for children, teens, and adults. This site has been developed to address the varied needs of all people with AD/HD across the lifespan.
(Website)Resources
BrainFuse
Calgary Public Library has introduced an online tutoring tool for all students from grades 3 – 12. BrainFuse provides live-chat access to expert tutors who are familiar with all areas of the Alberta curriculum. Available on desktop or mobile, via the “E-Library” link on the Calgary Public Library website. Check out BrainFuse now.
(Online tutoring tool)Learning Disabilities
These videos on Learning Disabilities were created by Edmonton, Alberta-based video artist and producer, Ryan Ewasko for the LDAA.
(Videos)Registered Disability Savings Plan
The Government of Canada has now made available the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) to help people with disabilities, under 60 years of age, who are eligible for the Disability Tax Credit. Visit the RDSP website or call 1-800-622-6232.
(Website)Bookshare Canada
The world’s largest online library for individuals with print disabilities, offers a wide range of books including bestsellers, novels, children’s books, mysteries, science fiction, nonfiction, foreign-language books, and more, direct from publishers. Bookshare is free if you qualify as a Canadian with a print disability. You can find out how to register on their website.
(Website)ADHD: A Diagnostic Dilemma
Dr. Geraldine Farrelly has written an article entitled ADHD: A Diagnostic Dilemma. You can access it here.
(Article)Learner’s Licence Prep Kits
Learner’s Licence Prep Kits were developed by the LDAA (Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta). These Prep Kits will help you prepare to take the Learner’s Licence test and pass the first time! Find out where you can buy your own copy of the Learner’s Licence Prep Kit!
(Website)Focusing on Success
Inspired by Hallowell and other individuals who are both living with ADHD and working with individuals with ADHD, Focusing on Success offers practical information and sample strategies that teachers can use to help students with ADHD manage learning so that school is a successful and satisfying experience for them and their families.
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