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LINKS (for children 6 - 12 years of age) Please note all students registering for LINKS and LINKS+ must be screened for suitability prior to being registered in the program. If you are interested in registering for either LINKS or LINKS+, please click on the Suitability Questionnaire below and our Program Coordinator will be in touch. LINKS a literacy program that helps students improve their reading, writing, and phonological processing. It’s is a multi-sensory approach to learning that engages students through audio, visual, and hands-on learning. Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays, October 7th - December 18th Available times: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 5:35 p.m. - 6:35 p.m. 6:40 p.m. - 7:40 p.m . Dates: T uesdays & Thursdays, October 10th - December 19th Time:    6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Fee:     $245.00 plus a one-time $45.00 assessment fee Is this program suitable for my child?

LINKS+ (for children 6 - 12 years of age) Our LINKS literacy program that includes a 30 minute social component. Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 10th - December 19th Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Fee: $245.00 plus a one-time $45.00 assessment fee Is this program suitable for my child?

LEGO CLUB (all ages!) Lego® Club is a social development program that teaches students how to work as a team to solve a problem. Lego® Club provides a safe and inviting environment where youth can learn and practice independent social skills. This collaborative play theory was developed using Attwood’s concept of constructive application, which uses the youth’s interests to encourage learning and development. There is a large emphasis on peer modeling, and interaction, and less on strict adult instruction.   Dates: Tuesdays, October 8 - November 12 (6 weeks) Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Fee: $60.00 Register Now

ROBOTICS (for youth 10 - 16 years of age)

Thanks to a community grant, this unique pilot program has us partnering with Cogmation Robotics and First Nations Robotics Inc. to create a hands-on robotics experience for youth. This fun and interactive program teaches students how to follow basic instructions, social and team skills, basic coding, and entry-level computer science skills. Students will spend part of the class on the computer, learning to code, and create scenes in the virtual robotics lab. They will then have the opportunity to see their work in action, by programming real robots. Dates: Thursdays, September 19th - November 7th (8 weeks) Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Fee: $10.00 (due to a generous grant)

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PARENTING WORKSHOP

Through presented information and group conversation, this six week program will explore the challenges of parenting a child with a learning disability and strategies to help address those challenges. Topics discussed will include:  Factors that can influence a child’s behaviour Effective communication strategies A positive approach to dealing with challenging behaviours Strengthening the parent/child relationship and advocacy Dates: Fridays, October 4th - November 8th (6 weeks) Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Fee: $20.00

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ONE-ON-ONE PARENT COACH

Through presented information and group conversation, this six week program will explore the challenges of parenting a child with a learning disability and strategies to help address those challenges. Topics discussed will include:  Factors that can influence a child’s behaviour Effective communication strategies A positive approach to dealing with challenging behaviours Strengthening the parent/child relationship and advocacy Dates: Fridays, October 4th - November 8th (6 weeks) Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Fee: $20.00

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ARROWSMITH COGNITIVE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

As lifelong learners we are all looking for an edge. You may be a student looking to achieve better grades or an employee looking to increase your reasoning ability in order to move up the corporate ladder. You may be retired and looking for a means to improve and strengthen your cognitive capacities to ensure you are enhancing your most important asset, your brain. The Arrowsmith Program is based on the application of neuroscience research demonstrating that it is possible to change and enhance cognitive function. The Cognitive Enhancement Program provides participants with a structured cognitive exercise program specifically aimed to enhance the Symbol Relations cognitive function. This function is a critical part of higher order reasoning and processing, and is responsible for processing concepts across all academic disciplines. It involves understanding and quickly grasping what is read and heard, insight, logical reasoning, seeing connections between ideas, cause and effect processing and mathematical reasoning. Framework and Outcomes The framework for success includes: Four hours of work per week with flexible scheduling Specialized Symbol Relations cognitive exercise A positive, supportive, and structured learning environment Administered by a trained Arrowsmith Program facilitator Individuals in this program may see enhancement in their ability to: Process concepts across all academic disciplines Comprehend and quickly grasp what is read and heard Gain insight Reason logically See connections between ideas Process complex relationships such as cause and effect Reason mathematically Duration: 4 Hours per week over a 10 month period. Time Participants can choose their start date but the 10 months must be consecutive

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‌ Cancellation Policy:  If you withdraw or cancel from a program (other than the Arrowsmith Cognitive Program) more than 15 days prior to the start date, you may receive a refund of your course fee, less a $10.00 administration fee. After this time, or once the program has started no refunds will be made. Full refunds will be issued if we cancel a course.  All courses must be pre-paid. Payment must be received within 7 days of registration in order to guarantee your spot in the class. If payment has not been received, we reserve the right to cancel your registration. Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba 204.774.1821 [email protected] ldamanitoba.org ‌ ‌ ‌