Welcome to LDAQ : Montreal Chapter 1
The Learning Disability Association of Quebec Montreal Chapter 1 is a non-profit organization that aims to disseminate information, promote awareness and provide innovative services and programs to the English speaking community in Montreal. Working for and with children, parents, individuals and families dealing with learning disabilities, ADHD and Aspergers, the LDAQ has been providing support through information, referrals, programming and advocacy since the 1960's.
Since one of our main goals is to disseminate information, we are pleased to present PERSPECTIVES! Each month, you will be able to access articles related to Learning Disabilities, ADHD and Aspergers, written by various specialists, students and parents from Montreal's English community. Also, by liking our facebook page, you will be able to gain access to the most up to date information, available resources and thoughts of inspiration.
Learning Disabilities
1 in 10 Canadians has a learning disability. A person can be of average or above-average intelligence, not have any major sensory problems (like a hearing impairment), and yet struggle to keep up with people of the same age in learning and regular functioning.Read More +
Featured BLOGS
Making the diagnosis: attention deficit disorder, asperger's syndrome + / - learning disabilitiesApril.15.2013
Picture Does my child / student / patient have Attention Deficit Disorder?
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Supporting Parents when a Child is diagnosed with a DHDApril.15.2013
Picture A common theme that I see when a child is diagnosed with ADHD is parental guilt.
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On the Waterbed: the journey from denial to acceptanceApril.15.2013
Picture Parenting a child with learning disabilities is laden with fluctuating highs and lows that contribute to numerous joys and challenges.
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LDAQ Event Calendar
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LDAQ FUNDRAISERTHURSDAY AT 8:00 PM
2013
AQUA K.I.D.S REGISTRATION FIRST SESSION STARTS IN OCTOBER 2013
2013
PUBLIC LECTURECome join us at our Public Lecture. Coming This Fall!
LDAQ FUNDRAISER
As seen in Just For Laughs, and one of the hits of the Edinburgh Comedy Festival, Ron Vaudry’s smile is like a warm ray of sunshine on a basket of puppies…
Reserve your tickets now!
Thursday May 2nd • 8:00pm •
Cost-$20Read More
