Typing Skills On-line, Summer 2020

Cost: $200 Members, $275 Non-members

Using a structured and multi-sensory tool for instruction, our 8 week Typing Skills Program is designed for children ages 7 to 12  with a Learning Disability and/or ADHD. Using software designed by UK company “Touch-Type Read and Spell” , this program uses a multi-sensory approach for a fully immersive learning experience.

Why does my child need Typing Skills?

Touch-typing means being able to type with speed and accuracy, without needing to look down at your hands on the keyboard, and this has many benefits including reduced fatigue, reduced risk for repetitive strain injury, increased productivity, and is highly useful for those with dyslexia.

How Does it work?

Designed to encourage success from the start, the program is highly structured, yet has a flexible approach. Colours, fonts and designs can be customized, the course lessons are modular in design and each module is short and includes regular, positive feedback and there are multiple levels of difficulty.

Students in our program access the tools and lessons through a web-based link on their own device. A qualified facilitator guides the group through the modules while providing positive feedback, ensuring proper posture and finger positioning on the keyboard and helping to regulate breaks and stretches during the lessons. Students can access the course lesson software link remotely, so they can access lessons at home to reinforce learning.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, this program is currently running online. Due to the limited visibility of student’s finger placement on keyboard, parents must remain accessible while the program is in session to assist the Facilitator and reinforce these techniques at home.

Upcoming Sessions:

Summer Session: Wednesdays, July 8th – August 26th (8 weeks)

Class 1: 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Class 2: 6:30 – 7:30 pm.

Register for the Upcoming Session Below

Please note: The cost of annual membership is $50.00 per family, paid separately from program fees.

If cost is an issue, please contact us. Please email info@ldawc.ca

Program Cancellation Policy:

• 50% of the registration fee will be refunded for any program cancellation received 2 weeks prior to the first class.
• Space cannot be held for any student until payment is received.
• We reserve the right to cancel program sessions if minimum numbers are not reached (4)

REGISTER

We are Offering this Course in Collaboration with the Learning Disabilities Association of Halton-Hamilton.   You will be redirected to their Site for Registration.   Please indicate that you Learned of this Program through LDAWC.