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Parenting a Child with Learning Disabilities/Disorders – Part 1

Centre for Literacy 100, 9797-45th Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Are you the parent of a child with a learning disorder or disability? What are the critical things you need to know? Consider attending the Centre for Literacy’s Parenting a Child with Learning Disabilities/Disorders information session. This course is held over three consecutive evenings. This practical session is designed to empower parents with basic information about LDs, how to help their...

$30

Board Games Night for Adults on the Autism Spectrum

Centre for Literacy 100, 9797-45th Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

  The Centre for Literacy, with the kind support of the Larry and Janet Anderson Philanthropies, is delighted to host Board Games Night.  Held every second Thursday, it provides an opportunity for adults or older teens on the autism spectrum to get together and play a variety of board games. A formal diagnosis of autism is not necessary to participate. Games...

Free

Tapping into the Power of Metacognitive Strategies to Enhance Reading Comprehension and Writing-Part 1

Centre for Literacy 100, 9797-45th Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

This 2 part session is for teachers, educational assistants or home schooling parents interested in learning practical strategies to help students simultaneously improve reading comprehension and be more enthusiastic about writing. This session provides practical strategies to learn more about how metacognition can enhance reading comprehension and writing. Metacognition provides a structured process for “thinking about thinking.” The National Reading Panel...

$75

Board Games Night for Adults on the Autism Spectrum

The Centre for Literacy, with the kind support of the Larry and Janet Anderson Philanthropies, is delighted to host Board Games Night.  Held every second Thursday, it provides an opportunity for adults or older teens on the autism spectrum to get together and play a variety of board games. A formal diagnosis of autism is not necessary to participate. Games at...

Free