May Highlights

Recognizing Child & Youth Mental Health Day, Screen-free Week and International Day of Families

Find CanLearn at the Servus Calgary Marathon on May 26!

Read on for resources, highlights, programs and events.

Right to Read Screening - Thank You for Having CanLearn!

Thank you to the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta (LDAA) for having us at the 'Right to Read' film screening. This documentary provided valuable insights and sparked meaningful discussions around the importance of research-based practice in early literacy.

CanLearn's reading programs use the Science of Reading Approach to help readers develop the skills and confidence to overcome reading challenges. We are advocates of evidence-based practice in literacy and are proud to make a difference in the lives of learners!

Reading with Comprehension - Blog

When children cannot understand what they read, it is essential to start looking for the cause of the difficulty and then look for solutions. Prevention and early intervention are the keys because, when children experience reading challenges that continue for a long time, they become discouraged from learning.

What can be done to prevent and address reading comprehension difficulties?

Ensuring A Sustainable Future for Alberta Youth with Learning Disabilities & ADHD - White Paper

Help to amplify the voices of Learning Disabilities and ADHD to your elected representatives. Let’s ensure that political leaders know about the issues important to us. The Learning Disabilities & ADHD Network's four advocacy topics are:

1. Improve Teacher Training
2. Subsidize Learning Disability Assessments for Children
3. Improve Training in ADHD for Health Care Providers
4. Improve Awareness of the Duty to Accommodate for Employers

Delve into the challenges and our proposed solutions by reading the white paper yourself. If you feel strongly about creating better outcomes for those with LD and ADHD, contact your MLA - they have all received a copy of the white paper - and ask them to support these priority actions.

Shifting Perspectives: The Digital Age and Mental Health - Blog

In today’s digital age, there is a significant stressor that looms large, and that is screen time. Research increasingly links too much screen exposure to challenges with mental health, particularly among those with ADHD.

It’s an excellent time to understand how screen time can impact sensory overload. And it’s time for families to redefine expectations and embrace a more balanced approach to managing screen time.

Child and Youth Mental Health Day

CanLearn's team of supportive and knowledgeable counsellors offer individual and family therapy. We welcome clients across the lifespan to those needing support with: Anxiety or mood, Behavioural challenges and emotion regulation, ADHD-associated challenges, and Social Skills.

CanLearn is also home to a collection of recommended resources and information for parents, adults, children and teens, and professionals. Our website is a great place to start when navigating mental health for children and teens.

Every donation, every share, every bit of encouragement matters. Donate today and help us make a lasting impact! All donations to the marathon will be matched up to 50% through Birdies for Kids.

Friends - FREE Summer Camp!

Some children and teens have trouble making friends and handling their emotions. We can help!

CanLearn's FREE summer camp combines social-emotional learning and recreational activities to help kids and teens build healthy relationships, mental wellness, conversation skills, effective communication, friendships, coping strategies and more.

Stay Tuned - More CanLearn Summer Camps to Come!

CanLearn is excited to be running WordPlay and Calm Kids, Happy Families summer camps!

Community

Calgary Reads Big Book Sale 

At the upcoming Calgary Reads Big Book Sale, discover 175,000+ gently used books of every genre imaginable – and help more children experience the life-changing joy of reading.

Did you know? Proceeds from the 2023 book sale helped to support CanLearn's WordPlay program! Thank you Rotary Club.

Donate books: April 26-May

Shop books: May 10-20 (by appt. May 10 & 11)

Mental Health Summit: Sparking the Conversation on Mental Health in Canadian Schools

At this inaugural event, educators, leaders, mental health professionals, and community stakeholders will have the opportunity to learn from and connect with leaders in the mental health community.



Friday, May 17, 2024

8:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m.

The James Chaput Centre for Educational Research Applications

1677-93 St SW, Calgary T3H 0R3

In-Person or Virtual

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

CanLearn is committed to being an inclusive organization that believes learning changes all lives. 2SLGBTQ+ youth, and those who love them, are welcome and supported at CanLearn.

Skipping Stone Calgary is a great resource that connects trans and gender diverse youth, adults, and families with comprehensive and low barrier access to the support they need and deserve.

Let's keep creating a community of love, kindness and learning! 💙🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️