For Youth
Multi-Sensory Group Tutoring for Math
Multisensory Math with Manipulatives tm, is a remedial program for students in grades 3 to 7 who are struggling to understand the basic math concepts. Suitable for students with severe math disabilities (Dyscalculia). Maximum 4 per group
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Current session: October 15, 2009 to May 27, 2010
Next session: Fall 2010
Multi-Sensory Group Tutoring for Reading
A unique program for students aged 6 to 10 with severe reading difficulties (including Dyslexia) based on the Orton-Gillingham approach to remediating reading disabilties. This program uses all the learning pathways to the brain (including visual, auditory, kinesthetic and tactile) simultaneously in order to enhance memory and learning. Maximum 4 per group. more info
Current session: February 3 to June 9, 2010
Next session: Fall 2010
Building Social Skills and Friendships
For youth between ages 9 and 15 with learning disabilities and/or ADD and related conditions. Using Integrated Movement Therapytm , this program is intended to treat social and language deficts, anxiety, poor motor coordination, general self-esteem, and improve overall well-being. more info
Current session: Mondays, March 29 to May 31, 2010
Private summer therapy is available; please contact Laura at 604-788-9464
Summer Programs 2010
One to one Tutoring in Literacy or Math
Fast Forword Reading Intervention Software
Orton-Gillingham one to one Multisensory Tutoring
Any student aged 7 to 14 who is at least one year behind in reading, writing or math achievement is eligible for these programs. Recommended for children with normal intellectual abilities, but academic achievement scores lower then their expected ability. A child does not have to be diagnosed with LD or ADHD to attend these programs. summer-program-flyer-2010
Next session: Summer 2010
Transitions to Secondary School
A program designed to assist students entering grades 7 to 9 with learning disabilities and/or ADHD make a successful academic and social transition to secondary school. Topics covered include self-awareness, self-advocacy, note-taking and writing strategies, organization and study skills. more info
Current session: Not offered for Summer 2010
Steps to Success: Self Advocacy Training for Youth
A program for students aged 11 to 16 with Learning Disabilities and/or Attention Deficit Disorder that teaches self-advocacy skills essential to success at school and in life. Students must understand their learning differences and be able to speak out and communicate their needs to teachers. This program teaches these important skills which give students a sense of self-awareness and confidence. Maximum 6 per session more info
Current session: Saturdays, March 27 to May 29, 2010
Next session: TBA
Keyboarding Program
A unique one to one program that uses multi-sensory techniques to teach touch-typing skills to students aged 8 and up with written output difficulties. We use the “Typeright” method developed by the Eaton Coull Learning Group.
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Current session: Thursdays, March 30 to May 18, 2010
Next session: Saturdays, May-June 2010
Real Reading Tutoring Program
Trained tutors work one to one with students to develop their reading, comprehension, writing, and spelling skills. For children aged 7 to 13 that are at least one year behind in reading and/or writing achievement.
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Current session: February 1 to May 27, 2010
Next session: October to December 2010