Toolbox Conference 2014
emotions and
motivation
subtle levels
activated
getting started
• Sustaining focus
alertness
frustration
recalling
4 different reasons
sluggish mind now and again
1. Emotional issues
2. Processing weaknesses
self-efficacy
4. ADHD
• Reading and Spelling Challenges
separate sounds
• Manipulating
• Filter out
• Recall instructions
multi-step directions
• Distinguishing one symbol
from the background
partial image
• Holding the sequence of visual information
• Eye/hand coordination
• Positioning objects in space
• Role of Working Memory
• Reading
• Writing
singing dancing cooking
Behaviour
• Resiliency
• Learned helplessness
Parents
cherished child
great hope
discrepancy
hope and the assessment
results
• Confusion
• Normal process
• Stage 1 – shock
• Stage 2 – denial
• Stage 3 – anger
resignation
acceptance
provide
support to the school
• Help explain assessments
• Coaching
students asking for support
parents asking for support
• Technology workshops
• Parent support groups
• Resources at the public library
• Friday Oct. 3rd Flag Raising
• Awareness Campaign
wristbands awareness campaign
• Thursday Oct. 23rd Guest Speaker
Take the LDAO-North Bay & Area
Challenge!
Purchase a wrist band to indicate that you support
Friends, classmates and teachers who
learn differently
All proceeds go to the LDAO-NB services
$2.00 per wristband