http://www.kanetix.ca/family-health-guide-to-learning-disabilities
A Family's Health Guide to Learning Disabilities
Learning disabilities commonly manifest in difficultly with information processing. They are the result of a neurobiological disorder, and can effect a host of areas including memory, reading, writing and math abilities. Learning disabilities can also impede speech, reasoning, social behavior, physical coordination, organization and meta cognition. One of the tale-tell signs of a learning disability is a child who is not progressing at the level of his or her peers. Because of differences in brain structure and function, children with learning disabilities may have to learn differently from their peers. Learning disabilities are very common, as they can effect 1 in 5 people. In fact, about 3 million children have one of the many learning disabilities listed below.
A Family's Health Guide to Learning Disabilities
Learning disabilities commonly manifest in difficultly with information processing. They are the result of a neurobiological disorder, and can effect a host of areas including memory, reading, writing and math abilities. Learning disabilities can also impede speech, reasoning, social behavior, physical coordination, organization and meta cognition. One of the tale-tell signs of a learning disability is a child who is not progressing at the level of his or her peers. Because of differences in brain structure and function, children with learning disabilities may have to learn differently from their peers. Learning disabilities are very common, as they can effect 1 in 5 people. In fact, about 3 million children have one of the many learning disabilities listed below.
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http://www.springboardclinic.com
Springboard is an innovative ADHD clinic that combines medical and educational services to assess and treat focusing challenges in youth (6+) and adults. ADHD is a complex disorder that manifests differently for every individual and family; therefore, we collaboratively approach assessment and support with a bio-psycho-social philosophy.
http://www.autismontario.com/
Our Mission: To ensure that each individual with ASD is provided the means to achieve quality of life as a respected member of society.
http://www.thenba.ca/
The Canadian government has disability tax credits, disability tax benefits and other grants that are available for people with disabilities. However obtaining these benefits can be complex and overwhelming. At The National Benefit Authority we make your disability benefits claim process simple and easy. We do all the hard work to make sure you receive every dollar the CRA owes you.
http://www.livesinthebalance.org
Lives in the Balance is the non-profit organization founded by child psychologist Dr. Ross Greene, author of The Explosive Child and Lost at School, and originator of the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) approach. The CPS model is highly effective with kids often described as angry, difficult, defiant, and oppositional.
http://www.cymhin.ca
What is the Child and Youth Mental Health Information Network?
The Child and Youth Mental Health Information Network (CYMHIN) is a loosely-structured cooperative amongst several large organizations that provide information about children’s mental health problems, in the province of Ontario.
FASD
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Understanding & Prevention
WHITECROW VILLAGE FASD SOCIETY is a non-profit, charitable organisation committed to educating communities and professionals about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and to improving the lives of those who are affected by this prominent neurodevelopmental disability
http://www.whitecrowvillage.org/
RAD
Reactive Attachment Disorder
http://www.aacap.org/
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Aspergers
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Information About Special Education in Ontario
The Ministry of Education website
contains a wealth of information and resources on Special Education:
Education for All:
The Report of the Expert Panel on Literacy and Numeracy Instruction for Students with Special Education Needs, Kindergarten to Grade 6, 2005
Special Education Transformation: The Report of the Co-Chairs with the Recommendations of the Working Table on Special Education, 2006
- Special Education Section of the Ministry Website
- Special Education: A Guide for Educators
- Identification, Placement, and Review Process
- (Note that pages D37 to D42, which describe the tribunal process, are now out of date. For current information please see the tribunal's Rules of Procedure and the Information for Parties document.)
- Highlights of Regulation 181/98
- Policy/Program Memoranda Concerning Special Education
- Special Education Policy Document
http://www.lawhelpontario.org/
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Healthy Food Resources
Kraft Canada
https://www.kraftheinz.com/
http://www.kraftcanada.com/en/healthy-living-ideas/main.aspx
Health Canada
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/eat-aliment/index-eng.php
Part of a Healthy Breakfast
http://shreddedwheat.ca/
Canada’s Food Guide- The Basics
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/index-eng.php
Healthy Canadians
http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/init/kids-enfants/food-aliment/index-eng.php
Family Doctors- healthy information
http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy.html