June 2026

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Change is all around us and while we can’t anticipate everything that might come at us, there are transitions from one stage of life to another that we all recognize as foundational milestones across our lifespan. In those spaces, we grow into new roles and responsibilities, explore our talents and passions, and seek new understanding and connection.

When ADHD and LD are part of that evolution, the timelines and supports might be different, but the transitions, passions and hopes are the same. Let’s make it easier for ourselves and the ones we care about by looking ahead to what we can anticipate, prepare for and even dream about! 

• 12 presentations to choose from
• $30 ticket includes a nutritious box lunch and morning coffee/tea
• All day Resource Fair
• Special sessions just for teachers and parents

Join us for a full day of engaging expert speakers focusing on insights, best practices and real empowerment for adults and partners, parents and caregivers, educators, colleagues and anyone interested in ADHD and LD. 

Register today for ADHD & LD insights, reframing and embracing change confidently!  

"National AccessAbility Week takes place every year, starting on the last Sunday in May. 

For 2026, join us from May 31 to June 6 to celebrate and promote:

• the valuable contributions and leadership of persons with disabilities in Canada
• the work of allies, organizations and communities that are removing barriers
• ongoing efforts to become a more accessible and disability-inclusive Canada"

Creating Kid-Friendly, Balanced Meals That Support the ADHD Brain

"After-school meltdowns, anger or tears that seem to come out of nowhere, irritability, lack of focus, and restless sleep… struggles that are all too real for parents of kids with ADHD. 

When a child’s nutrition is suboptimal or they aren’t eating balanced meals, it can set off a cascade of effects in the body. This contributes to nutrient depletion, increased inflammation, gut health challenges, and blood sugar instability, all of which can influence the severity of their ADHD symptoms."

Calgary nutrition consultant, nurse and Mom of two kids with ADHD, Thelma guides parents with science-based information, expert advice and meals plans you can follow.

From School to Summer: Transitions, Stealth Learning and Summer Camps

Are you eagerly anticipating summer with your kids or secretly dreading having them at home all day whining about being bored or trying to keep them off their screens? Relieved that school is finally over but already worrying about learning loss?

Uneasy about sending them to about summer camp while you're working because last year, you got called to pick them up early due to behaviour issues?

Rescue is at hand! Our Network Education Action Team has addressed the three most pressing questions parents have about transitioning to summer, learning loss and summer camps with insights and actionable ideas.

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 youth 13-17yrs who are struggling at making and keeping friends and interacting with their peers.

Our groups specialize in children with ADHD, ASD, Tourette's and Learning Disabilities.

But all are welcome!

Owerko Centre 2026 Conference June 9

Growing Up in a Changing World: Navigating new realities for children and families

"This year we will explore how families are navigating the challenges and complexities of a rapidly changing world with a line-up of engaging speakers and trainee presenters. There will also be opportunities to network at lunch and an afternoon reception."

Participate in our anonymous survey as we gain a better understanding of what disclosure actually looks and feels like in Alberta and the rest of Canada. Your experience will help to shape the development of a free Workplace Disclosure Toolkit.

In our Network's ongoing series about disclosing a disability in the workplace, Calgarian Colleen Smereka shared her story, Disclosure is not a Single Decision: Navigating Disability in the Workplace in this blog article as encouragement to others.

Since last month, when the survey went live, more than 20 individuals have also shared their workplace disclosure stories. None of them have been stress-free, and some were downright disheartening to read. But the experiences and tips have been invaluable.

Add your story! We'd like to hear from anyone who has ever contemplated or actually disclosed their learning disability or ADHD in the workplace.

Why ADHD May Not Always Look the Way Clinicians Expect

Article by Dr. Ayana Gibbs in 
Psychology Today

Highlights

• ADHD questionnaires can miss difficulties when symptoms are shaped by cultural context.
• External structure may mask ADHD until major life transitions overwhelm coping strategies.
• Clinical assessment requires interpretation, not just scoring symptom checklists.

Perspectives on Language and Literacy is an e-journal published by the International Dyslexia Association. The Winter 2026 edition is entirely focused on the theme of "Making Data Work".

Dive into 9 articles (or maybe just one or two), access unlimited insights, and understand practical processes for both classroom, school and system levels.

• How to Use Data to Take Action
• Beyond Screening, How one School Built Data Systems that Actually Improve Reading
• Making Sense of Screening Data: Three Essential Questions for School Leaders
• Screening with Student Level Data: Who Needs Support?
• Is Intervention Working? A Primer on Progress Monitoring
• and four more!

Teachers Deserve Better Access to Educational Evidence

How a new tool and generative AI can change the relationship between teachers and educational evidence

"One workshop tells them that inquiry learning is the key to deeper understanding. Another insists explicit instruction is essential. One expert warns against quizzes because they may increase anxiety. Another says retrieval practice is one of the most effective learning strategies ever studied. Social media is full of confident advice, bold slogans, viral classroom strategies, and sweeping claims about what “good teaching” should look like.



Teachers can end up not knowing who or what to trust. How do you figure out which ideas are actually supported by strong evidence?"

The Learning Disabilities & ADHD Network is a collaborative initiative of a broad group of organizations, which is operated through Foothills Academy and supported by an Anonymous Donor at the Calgary Foundation.