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Parent Support Group
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Parent Support Group (PSG)
The PSG is a support group for parents who have children with a learning disability and/or AD(H)D. Its purpose is to support each other by sharing practical coping strategies, encouraging one another and celebrating successes.
The PSG meets monthly and offers a safe and confidential environment where you can meet others who face similar challenges within their family.
TESTIMONIALS
LDAM Brandon & District has continued to be a valuable resource in our community… As a Psychiatric Nurse involved in monitoring medication of students who are diagnosed with ADHD in the B.S.D. I have utilized the resources at LDAM myself and encourage parents to access the LDAM for educational material and support. Elaine Morris, RPN
What a wonderful year! Thank you for being the little ray of light at our lowest point a little over 12 months ago. You were part of a community that changed our little girl’s life. Rheanne
Children with Learning Disabilities can have severe Problems with …
Reading and Writing
They may have difficulty reading or understanding print.
They may not like to get information by reading.
They often have difficulty communicating by writing.
They may have significant problems with spelling.
They may have very poor handwriting due to poor motor control.
Listening and Speaking
They may have difficulty distinguishing between sounds like "m" and "n".
They may have problems processing spoken language.
They may have difficulty remembering spoken directions or instructions.
They may mispronounce words.
They may make grammatical errors when speaking.
They may have difficulty finding the right word.
Remembering
They may have problems storing and recalling information.
Interacting Socially
They may have difficulty reading facial expressions and social cues and making friends.
Organizing Themselves, Staying Focused and Understanding Time Concept Children with AD(H)D can have problems with…
Sitting still (constantly fidgeting).
Sustaining attention.
Impulsivity (Blurts out answers, interrupts often).
Forgetfulness (problems with memory).
Organization.
Persisting at repetitive, uninteresting tasks.
Completing jobs or assignments.
This list of problems/symptoms should not be considered exhaustive.
Children who have these difficulties do not necessarily have a learning disability and/or AD(H)D. However, if they have several of these problems, they should have a consultation with a professional or the LDAM Resource Centre for further information.
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Adult Support Group
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Adult Support Group (ASG)
The ASG is a support group for adults who are living with a learning disability and/or AD(H)D. Its purpose is to support each other by sharing practical coping strategies, encouraging one another and celebrating successes. The ASG meets monthly and offers a safe and confidential environment where you can meet others who face similar challenges.
TESTIMONIALS
"It is a safe place for me to express myself without the fear of being misjudged. I feel more confident and I am able to review my experiences to learn how to handle them better." Gloria Misanchuk, ASG Member
"The Adult Support Group is a cross section of the adult community with the common bond that we all have a learning disability and/or AD(H)D. It gives us an opportunity, in a comfortable environment, to vent our frustrations at the many difficulties that we encounter in our daily lives." Charles R. Norman, M.B. Ch.B. L.M.C.C. ASG Member
Adults with Learning Disabilities can have severe Problems with …
Reading and Writing
They may have difficulty reading or understanding print.
They may not like to get information by reading.
They often have difficulty communicating by writing.
They may have significant problems with spelling.
They may have very poor handwriting due to poor motor control.
Listening and Speaking
They may have difficulty distinguishing between sounds like "m" and "n".
They may have problems processing spoken language.
They may have difficulty remembering spoken directions or instructions.
They may mispronounce words.
They may make grammatical errors when speaking.
They may have difficulty finding the right word.
Remembering
They may have problems storing and recalling information.
Interacting Socially
They may have difficulty reading facial expressions and social cues and making friends.
Organizing Themselves, Staying Focused and Understanding Time Concept Adults with AD(H)D can have problems with…
Sitting still (constantly fidgeting).
Sustaining attention.
Impulsivity (Blurts out answers, interrupts often).
Forgetfulness (problems with memory).
Organization.
Persisting at repetitive, uninteresting tasks.
Completing jobs or assignments.
This list of problems/symptoms should not be considered exhaustive.
Individuals who have these difficulties do not necessarily have a learning disability and/or AD(H)D. owever, if you have several of these problems, you should consult a professional or the LDAM Resource Centre for further information.
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