by NILD Canada | Oct 8, 2015 | Blog
As a therapist, it is my goal to unlock my students’ potential, increase self confidence and bring learning to life! At the same time, I am in conversation with my student’s parents, working together for lasting change. We are on a journey – the student, the parent,...
by Barbara Postma | Oct 1, 2015 | Blog
I once heard a fictional story of a woman who was planning a trip to Italy. Maybe you’ve heard this analogy, too? For years the woman had been planning the trip. She looked at photos of the scenery in the country, she dreamed about the food of the regions she would...
by Verina Goobie | Sep 10, 2015 | Blog
(Or at least that is how it can feel when dealing with our children who have learning and behavioural differences.) Now that summer is coming to a close, and the weather is getting a bit cooler, we have to turn our thoughts to getting back into our school routines....
by Verina Goobie | Aug 13, 2015 | Blog
In the summer it can be difficult to encourage reading and help our children keep their brains active and their thinking skills sharp. One way to do this is to have them reading regularly. This may be challenging, especially if we have reluctant or struggling readers....
by Diane Geerlinks | Jun 25, 2015 | Blog
I often marvel at the dedication and commitment that ALL parents have for their children. We long for them to reach great heights. We want them to have confidence in themselves. We sacrifice our own needs and desires in order to help them succeed in life. But, when...