How School Psychologists Help Students Overcome Math Challenges

When math is a struggle, early support matters. This article explores how school psychologists help students overcome math challenges—from identifying underlying learning difficulties to recommending targeted supports. However, access to school-based psychologists remains limited across New Brunswick. This shortage makes immediate action essential: students need targeted instruction and intervention the moment difficulties surface, rather than
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Learning Disabilities Defined

What is a learning disability (LD)? Learning Disabilities (LDs) are very common and affect 5 to 10 percent of Canadians. LDs are brain-based problems that affect one or more ways that a person takes in, stores or uses information. LDs can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing, and math.  They can also
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Uniting for Inclusivity: LDANB’s Role in ReThink Ability’s Disability Awareness Training

At the Learning Disability Association of New Brunswick (LDANB), we recognize that knowledge is key to empowerment and inclusivity. That’s why we’re excited to be part of a dynamic initiative that brings comprehensive disability awareness training closer to our community. ReThink Ability Disability Awareness Training is enriched with the expertise and insights from various New
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Summer Awareness Campaign Week Three – Dyscalculia

Fast Facts on Dyscalculia Developing a full understanding of dyscalculia is an important first step in learning how to reach your full potential while living with this learning disability. Every child has a different learning style and pace. Each child is unique, not only capable of learning but also capable of succeeding. Robert John Meehan
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Summer Awareness Campaign Week Two – Dysgraphia

Week Two – Dysgraphia Myth Busters! MYTH BUSTERS Learning disabilities are misunderstood and are often the subject of myths. These myths make it difficult for people who have a LD to get others to see their true potential beyond the learning disability. Understood, is a great resource on learning disabilities and attention issues. Understood has
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Podcast – “Overcoming Dysgraphia and Writing Challenges: A Guide for Parents and Teachers”

A podcast from ADHD Experts explores dysgraphia In this episode of the ADHD Experts Podcast, literacy specialist Kendra Wagner shares some great ideas on how to best support children with dysgraphia and written expression challenges. Click HERE for the full episode. ADDitude has a wide selection of podcasts and linked HERE. Other topics covered include
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Summer Awareness Campaign Week Two – Dysgraphia

Week Two – Dysgraphia PARENT RESOURCE The Parenting Pod is an incredible website created by a team of physicians and therapists with the shared goal of improving the wellbeing of families. The team at the Parenting Pod has developed a comprehensive “Dysgraphia Guide” in order to educate and support parents who want to learn more
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Summer Awareness Campaign Week Two – Dysgraphia

Week Two – Dysgraphia 🔎 FAST FACTS 🔎 Developing a full understanding of dysgraphia is an important first step in learning how to reach your full potential while living with this learning disability. “If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way we learn.” Ignacio Estrada
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Summer Awareness Campaign Week One – Dyslexia

Teacher Resource Dyslexia is the most common learning disability and makes up about 80% of all learning disability diagnoses. The International Dyslexia Association estimates that about 15%-20% of the population has a language-based learning disability. The International Dyslexia Association has created an incredible handbook for teachers that is designed to optimize learning in a classroom
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Summer Awareness Campaign Week One – Dyslexia

PARENT RESOURCE This article by the Child Mind Institute outlines a basic guide to dyslexia with information on a variety of topics, including: Social and emotional impacts of having dyslexia Signs of dyslexia How you, as a parent, can help and emotionally support your child with dyslexia A list of accommodations that can be applied
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