Teens – Learning Disabilities Association of Wellington County

Tips for your Teens & Tweens: Coping with Stress & Learning at Home

Being a Tween or Teen can be tough when life is normal. With the restrictions due to COVID-19 it is even harder. Many important milestones, in the lives of youth, have been altered this spring. Many activities have been cancelled: graduations, trips, driving lessons, sports, clubs, etc. Socializing and gaining independence are very important for teens and tweens. Youth may resist help and routines suggested by parents. Future events can seem so far away … Continue reading Tips for your Teens & Tweens: Coping with Stress & Learning at Home

Learning Disabilities & Employment

Adults have learning disabilities too! So much of our focus is on supporting children and their families through the academic challenges that can come with their academic career but we also need to acknowledge that for many, learning disabilities also impact adults in the workplace. In school, students with learning disabilities vary greatly in their need for support. Some need a special school, some a special class, some resource support, and some cope nicely … Continue reading Learning Disabilities & Employment

Building Self-Esteem

So many kids with learning disabilities and ADHD suffer from low self-esteem. They often feel constantly corrected and perpetually punished which contributes to their low self-esteem. It is not easy to boost a child but the article below is a positive article on how to help support kids in this area. The focus of these steps is on children’s natural talents, creating connections and rewarding effort. Which step do you think might have the largest … Continue reading Building Self-Esteem

COVID-19 & Learning from Home

Many families are struggling to manage children’s learning while away from the classroom. What was supposed to be two weeks after March Break has now extended indefinitely which can be very stressful for parents as well as students who require the structure and instruction of the classroom to learn. The government has developed some online resources to try and curb the time not in the classroom. I haven’t yet reviewed to see if this is … Continue reading COVID-19 & Learning from Home