LD Edmonton

08/20/2025

Just one week to go until we celebrate the 1-Year Anniversary of AUTEEN! 💙

This virtual event brings together autistic teens, families, and supporters for an uplifting hour of connection and celebration.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/celebrating-one-year-of-auteen-a-virtual-space-for-autistic-teenagers-tickets-1442420170559?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/18/2025

Join Our Board

LD Edmonton is always looking for new board members!

Are you an individual or parent seeking an opportunity to make a difference in our community by helping to shape the lives of children and youth with learning disabilities / ADHD? LD Edmonton is looking for new board members.

LD Edmonton, a chapter of LD Alberta, is seeking passionate volunteers to sit on the Board of Directors who are committed to advocating and enriching the lives of neurodiverse children and youth.

Responsibilities:
-Accept personal responsibility for achieving the goals of LD Edmonton
-Represent LD Edmonton at initiatives, events and information sessions
-Compliance with LD Edmonton By-laws and government regulations
-Attend and actively participate in board meetings, annual general meetings, committee meetings and other related activities including:
-Development and approval of financial, strategic, and operating plans
-Policy review
-Oversight of LD Edmonton staff
-Grant applications and reporting
-Desired Qualifications:
-Prior Board experience
-Strong knowledge of and/or experience in one or more of the following:
governance
strategic planning
communication skills
financial planning and reporting
grant applications
fundraising
-Knowledge in psychology, counseling, therapy, would be considered an asset

Requirements:
4 hours per month
Participation on one of three committees (Finance & Audit, Governance, Business Development/Marketing);
Participation in the Annual General Meeting;
Participation in board meetings ( monthly via Zoom).
Must be at least 18 years old
Email info@ldedmonton.com or call 780-466-1011 to find out how.

08/18/2025

Happening Tomorrow!

💬 Join us for “In the Margins: An Exploration of Autistic Women in Friendship.” Expect insight, honesty, and connection as we spotlight the lived experiences of autistic women navigating friendships.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/in-the-margins-an-exploration-of-autistic-women-in-friendship-tickets-1496805418299?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Explore connections and experiences of friendship among women

Upcoming Session
August 19th
12PM - 1PM
Link in Bio to register!

08/15/2025

08/13/2025

Dysgraphia is a neurological condition in which someone has difficulty turning their thoughts into written language for their age and ability to think, despite exposure to adequate instruction and education. Dysgraphia can present with many different symptoms at different ages. It’s considered a learning difference.

Writing is a complex process that involves many skills and brain functions, including:

Fine motor skills.
Spatial perception (ability to perceive the space around you).
Working memory (ability to hold and manipulate information in your mind).
Orthographic coding (ability to form, store and recall letters, numbers and symbols).
Language processing.
Conceptualization.
Organization.
Because of this, dysgraphia is somewhat of a catch-all term to diagnose issues with writing and can be difficult to diagnose.

Dysgraphia generally appears when children are first learning to write. This is called developmental dysgraphia. People can also develop dysgraphia suddenly after some type of head or brain trauma. This is called acquired dysgraphia.

Dysgraphia is considered a “specific learning disorder” — more specifically, a “specific learning disorder in written expression.” (Cleveland Clinic)

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08/12/2025

An IEP (Individual Education Plan) offers tailored support based on a student’s strengths and challenges. It also provides legal protections, ensures family involvement in educational decisions, and gives students rights—especially around school discipline.

An IEP is more than just a written legal document (or “plan”). It’s a map that lays out the program of special education instruction, supports, and services kids need to make progress and thrive in school.

08/11/2025

08/08/2025

08/06/2025

LDEdmonton Campabilities

Many children with learning disabilities, ADHD, Tourette, ASD or Anxiety, camp can be a stressful, high anxiety environment. Choosing the right camp for your child is a decision that can make or break your child’s summer experience. Camp should be the nurturing place where children enjoy the outdoors, form new friendships, take risks, and experience new activities and adventures.

LDEdmonton focuses on

Highly trained staff with skills specific to working with this population
Lower staff to participant ratio than most camps
Understanding of the special needs of youth
Individualized attention with focus on recognizing and developing each campers unique gifts and strengths
Wrapped into every program is emphasis on developing organizational skills, social skills, and life skills set in a fun environment
The Camp Abilities program is structured for kids ages 8-12yrs and 13-17yrs who are struggling at making and keeping friends and interacting with their peers. Participants will learn social skills in a safe setting in the morning and then practice what they have learned out in the community in the afternoon at City of Edmonton Facilities

Our groups specialize in children with ADHD, ASD,
Tourettes and Learning Disabilities.
But all are welcome!

Families are able to obtain FSCD (Family Support for Children with Disabilities) funding for their child to attend camp. Contact your FSCD worker to see if your child qualifies.

All summer camps take place at the Inglewood Community League
12525 - 116 Ave Edmonton, AB T5M 4C5

07/30/2025

🎉 We're so excited to celebrate ONE YEAR of AUTEEN - a virtual space created for autistic teenagers to connect, share, and thrive.

Join us for a special online celebration filled with community, reflection, and fun! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/celebrating-one-year-of-auteen-a-virtual-space-for-autistic-teenagers-tickets-1442420170559?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/29/2025

Still time to register for our August summer camps

LDEdmonton Campabilities

Many children with learning disabilities, ADHD, Tourette, ASD or Anxiety, camp can be a stressful, high anxiety environment. Choosing the right camp for your child is a decision that can make or break your child’s summer experience. Camp should be the nurturing place where children enjoy the outdoors, form new friendships, take risks, and experience new activities and adventures.

LDEdmonton focuses on

Highly trained staff with skills specific to working with this population
Lower staff to participant ratio than most camps
Understanding of the special needs of youth
Individualized attention with focus on recognizing and developing each campers unique gifts and strengths
Wrapped into every program is emphasis on developing organizational skills, social skills, and life skills set in a fun environment
The Camp Abilities program is structured for kids ages 8-12yrs and 13-17yrs who are struggling at making and keeping friends and interacting with their peers. Participants will learn social skills in a safe setting in the morning and then practice what they have learned out in the community in the afternoon at City of Edmonton Facilities

Our groups specialize in children with ADHD, ASD,
Tourettes and Learning Disabilities.
But all are welcome!

Families are able to obtain FSCD (Family Support for Children with Disabilities) funding for their child to attend camp. Contact your FSCD worker to see if your child qualifies.

All summer camps take place at the Inglewood Community League
12525 - 116 Ave Edmonton, AB T5M 4C5