Our guest speaker this week was Ellie Shuster from the Learning Disabilities Association.
Ellie told us that Learning Disabilities (LDs) are specific neurological disorders that affect the brain's ability to store, process, retrieve or communicate information. They are invisible and lifelong.
She talked about the importance of diagnosing learning disabilities early so that children can be taught coping techniques that will enable them to adapt. Children who do not receive early intervention have much higher odds of ending up with low self esteem, ending up in prison or even committing suicide.
The Association is currently lobbying to get more awareness and better responsses in the schools.
Thanks Ellie for an interesting presentation.
https://www.ldalberta.ca/
