We have new dates for our succeed@school seminar series for Winter 2011 in January! Keep a look out for information on the series in the December issue of Montreal Families. These seminars will take place at the Atwater Library. You can register on-line now or feel free to call us for more information. We look forward to […]
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There’s a special app for that – Part 1: 5 Apps to improve organizational skills for students with learning disabilities
Welcome to Part 1 of “There’s A Special App For That” series on iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad apps for students with special needs. Have a look at our others in the series: [catlist id=74 numberposts=-1] As educational consultants, we are always searching for reviews and recommendations for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad apps for students […]
Low tech recommendations to improve organizational skills for students with learning disabilities
Where’d I put that? What’s my homework assignment? I can’t remember… Where’s my textbook? I have no idea… My teacher didn’t give any homework! (how many times have you heard THAT one) Where do I start? How do I start? It should be somewhere in my desk…or maybe in my backpack… Sound familiar? As a […]
LD OnLine :: Adolescent Literacy: What’s Technology Got to Do With It?
LD OnLine :: Adolescent Literacy: What’s Technology Got to Do With It?. This is a valuable article from LD Online, one of our favorite websites for resources and information for students with learning disabilities. The topic is adolescent literacy and how technology can assist students in four specific areas: background knowledge and vocabulary, comprehension strategies, […]
New seminar series for parents, 2010/2011 school year
We have developed a new seminar series for parents with special needs for the 2010-2011 school year! Keep a look out for our new ad in the September issue of Montreal Families. Topics include: 1. Assistive technology tools for the elementary student with learning disabilities 2. The newest mobile communication devices and tools for the […]
Henry Winkler: I first read a novel when I was in my thirties. Now I’m a writer…
Henry Winkler overcame his dyslexia as a child and went on to become a children’s book author. His series on “Hank Zipzer” is based on his experiences as a child with dyslexia. “I was in the bottom 3 per cent when I was at school,” he said. “I was told I would never achieve…Â I didn’t […]
LD OnLine :: Technology
LD OnLine :: Technology. We like LD Online! Links to LD Online articles on assistive technology for students with learning disabilities. Parents and teachers: check out the recommended links and questions and answers sections. In addition, their recommended topics area gives a great overview of all the other resources available.