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LDs and ADHD 101: Foundations for Supporting Learning and Success

$275.00

Cost

Individual rate:

  • $275 per participant

Student rate:

  • $200 per participant
  • Current students may register at the student rate. A school, college, or university email address will be requested when registering.

Group rate (10+ participants):

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Description

Course Overview

This self-paced online course builds foundational understanding of learning disabilities and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including how they affect learning, behaviour, well-being, and everyday success.

The course introduces key concepts and practical strategies to support learners across school, home, work, and community contexts.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is designed for educators, school and board staff, parents, caregivers, tutors, postsecondary students, and others who want to build foundational understanding of learning disabilities and ADHD.

  • Educators and classroom teachers
  • Special education teachers and educational assistants
  • School and board staff
  • Postsecondary students and teacher candidates
  • Parents and caregivers
  • Tutors and learning support professionals
  • Individuals interested in learning more about learning disabilities and ADHD

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, learners will have a stronger understanding of:

  • what learning disabilities (LDs) and ADHD are, and how they can affect learning and everyday life
  • common signs, contributing factors, and areas of strength and need
  • how identification and diagnosis may support planning and intervention
  • practical ways to support individuals with LDs and ADHD across different settings
  • how to connect understanding to action through strategies, resources, and reflection

Time Commitment

Core content requires approximately 7 to 10 hours to complete. With reflection activities and curated resources, learners may engage for 20+ hours in total.

Access Period

Participants will have six months of access to the course materials from the date of enrollment. Extensions may be granted upon request.

Format

Self-paced, online learning featuring short videos, reflection activities, practical examples, and curated resources.

Certificate

Participants who complete this course will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO).

This course is part of LDAO’s three-course Professional Learning Certificate Series on Learning Disabilities and ADHD.

Learners who complete all three courses in the series will earn the LDAO Professional Learning Certificate: Learning Disabilities and ADHD.

This professional learning certificate recognizes completion of LDAO professional learning courses. It does not represent professional certification, qualification, or authorization to assess, diagnose, or provide specialized intervention.

Units

  1. An Overview of Learning Disabilities
  2. Contributing Factors and Early Signs
  3. Identification, Types, and Processing
  4. Understanding a Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities and ADHD
  5. Supporting Individuals with LDs and ADHD
  6. From Understanding to Implementation
  7. Resources, Case Studies, and Feedback
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