Searching for Learning Disabilities

Psycho-educational assessments (if needed), educational accommodations and literacy upgrading for adults with learning barriers and disabilities

Educational setting to share experiences with other parents of children with learning disabilities and/or ADHD

Meetings/Webinars held throughout year with professional guest speakers (including psychologists and special education teachers), discussion-based evenings around relevant topics (such as family dynamics and school communication)

Provides support, advice and coaching to parents with children having learning disabilities * provides information about diagnostics and treatment plans, understanding assessment reports and IEPs, and communication with schools

Programs for Children and Youth

Assists people with learning disabilities (LD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders (ADHD) and their families by providing support, guidance and resource information

Resource Centre and Community Support - Lending library offers subject-specific books

Children and Youth Programming - Programs for Children and Youth

Parent Support - Educational setting to share experiences with other parents of children with learning disabilities and/or ADHD

Services and Programs:

• Parent Consultations

Hockey program for individuals with special learning needs * weekly games for each division * hockey school program Wednesday evenings * jerseys and socks provided, other equipment available through loan program * Awards Banquet at the end of the season

Parent participating nonprofit organization * all coaches, junior referees, timekeepers and executive are volunteers * loaner equipment available if needed

Short-term residential elementary and secondary school for pupils with severe learning disabilities * individualized academic and social program * pupils are gradually re-integrated into an appropriate school program in their home community within 1-2 years

This an online Support group for parents whose children may have developmental or physical disabilities, mental health issues, learning or speech difficulties, ADHD * once a year we run a Mom's Getaway Weekend at Stevenson Camp near Dorchester.

Licensed Paediatric specialists

Services provided:

• urgent care for children
  
• routine physicals for babies and children
  
• vaccinations
  
• pharmacy located next door
  
• videoconference appointments available
  
• special consultations are available for children on the Autism spectrum or with other Behavioural and Learning disabilities

First point of contact for children and youth ages 0-18 with mental health concerns, intellectual disabilities, Autism or FASD. First place to contact for information, questions, and access to community resources and programs

Help navigate services available to children, youth, and their families. Complete an intake and make referrals for children and youth to get the services they need when dealing with:

• acting out behaviours
• aggression
• anxiety
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• bullying or being bullied
• child and family conflict
• depression
• drug and alcohol use
• grief
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
• hyperactivity
• intellectual disability
• managing anger
• parenting programs
• self-esteem
• self-harming; suicidal thoughts
• trauma
• worrying

Lead agency for Service Coordination Brant which provides coordinated service planning to families of children and youth with multiple service needs. Service Coordination ensures there is a clearly identified staff for each family to lead their service plan and support services working together to meet each family's unique needs

Lead agency for the Ontario Autism Program - Urgent Response Service - short-term supports for children registered with the Ontario Autism Program who are experiencing new or worsening high-risk behaviours

Manages the Community Information Brant, Haldimand & Norfolk database www.info-bhn.ca containing information on local community programs and services

COVID-19: All programs are currently being offered online except for the social skills program which will return when in-person programming resumes.

One-to-one tutoring for elementary aged children using individualized programs.

SOAR - a secondary school transition program in a small group focusing on learning strategies, compensatory strategies, and self-advocacy skills.

Social Skills program for elementary aged children. Group sessions (11 hours per session) assist children in the development of social skills and social problem-solving strategies so that they can interact successfully with others.

Advocacy, information and referral are available with availability of a resource library of books, videos, children's books, information meetings, and newsletter.

Educational clinic for diagnosis and treatment of learning problems.

Offers a structured language program for teachers, tutors, parents, and home schoolers, to help promote literacy and learning. This method of instruction combines techniques with teaching the structures of written English, sounds (phonemes), meaning units (prefixes, suffixes, roots), and common spelling rules. Program includes:

• Teaching manual with test materials
• Student readers, activity books, and tracking sheets
• Laminated cards for literacy activities

Tutoring in academic areas that include English, mathematics, ESL, study skills and strategies.

• online classes available
• identified students welcome (IEP program, ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, autism, Down Syndrome, etc)

Opportunity to share information and common concerns ; public awareness of issues and challenges for people with learning disabilities ; support of legislative initiatives. Programs and services include:

• free information for children, their caregivers, and adults affected by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities
• sponsors many events and workshops with issues related to LDs and ADHD
• supports parents in advocating for their child - in school, Individual Education Plan (IEP) / Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC) meetings
• outreach and education
• advising and advocacy
• support and guidance
• established peer support network for parents and caregivers
• provides list of tutors and sources for assessment
• Reading Rocks program

Member of the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) for Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board to advise on best practices for teaching people with special needs.

Assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and consultation services for a range of mental health, behavioural, and learning difficulties for children and adolescents.

Major services:

• Instructional Remediation: one-on-one tutoring in reading/writing or math during the school year
• Reading Rocks: an 8-week one-on-one literacy program for children 6-12
• assistive technology
• transition skills workshops for pre-teen and high school aged students
• typing skills program
• parent workshops and lectures, advocacy training and support
• ongoing parent support through resource facilitation and in-school support as needed
• on-site loaning library - books, videos and resource materials
• community education through annual Conference held each spring

See website for more information

A residential demonstration school for students with severe learning disabilities that also provides in-service teacher education and consultative services to school boards

Main Services:

School program

• an intensive and specialized program focusing on cognitive/language development for students with severe learning disabilities at elementary and secondary levels
• goals and objectives are set in all courses and there is a variety of credit courses offered in the secondary program
• assistive technology strategies are emphasized
• initial consultations initiated by student's home school

Residence program (Mon-Fri)

• a structured program including individual and group counselling, instruction in social skills and recreational activities for students with severe learning disabilities

In-service program

• designed for Ontario educators only
• one day workshops offered on learning disabilities and related topics that vary annually (see website in September for new list)
• one day visiting teacher programs allowing teachers to tour school and classes

Resources Services program

• designed for Ontario school boards to assist them in developing programs for students with learning disabilities
• educational assessments for students who are potential candidates for Trillium program

The Trillium Demonstration School serves as a catchment area inclusive of southern, central and mid-northern Ontario

Delivery by Mail
* if you are unable to come into the library in person, you may be eligible for OPL's Delivery by Mail option
* please email oplbymail@oakville.ca or contact your local branch to find out if you qualify
* restricted to a maximum of two (2) books per package, 2 packages per month per customer

Connection Kits
* offering two types of connection kits, a Tablet + Wifi Kit or an Accessible Reading Tablet
* these kits are to help Oakville residents who are 55+ and do not have access to the internet or technology, stay connected with friends and family and to access alternate formats of reading material for those with print disabilities
* to learn more, please call your local branch for more information

MagnusCards
* the MagnusCards app is designed to help individuals with autism or other special needs interact independently and with confidence in the Oakville community
* users can follow guides to library services by downloading the app for free through the App Store or on Google Play

Reading Aides
* Kurzweil Reading Machines available at Woodside and Central Branch
* ZoomText: a screen magnification software that allows customers to view the library catalogue and the internet in large print available at Woodside and Central Branch
* SmartView: a magnifier that enhances all reading materials (magazines, newspapers, photographs, bills) is available at the Woodside Branch only
* VictorReader: a Daisy disc player

Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) Resources
* through a partnership with the CNIB/CELA library, Woodside Branch is able to access the collections and services of the CNIB/CELA library on behalf of CNIB/CELA clients and Special Services customers
* collections of the CNIB/CELA library include Braille, Talking Books and magazines, electronic text and descriptive videos

Delivery by Mail
* if you are unable to come into the library in person, you may be eligible for OPL's Delivery by Mail option
* please email oplbymail@oakville.ca or contact your local branch to find out if you qualify
* restricted to a maximum of two (2) books per package, 2 packages per month per customer

Connection Kits
* offering two types of connection kits, a Tablet + Wifi Kit or an Accessible Reading Tablet
* these kits are to help Oakville residents who are 55+ and do not have access to the internet or technology, stay connected with friends and family and to access alternate formats of reading material for those with print disabilities
* to learn more, please call your local branch for more information

MagnusCards
* the MagnusCards app is designed to help individuals with autism or other special needs interact independently and with confidence in the Oakville community
* users can follow guides to library services by downloading the app for free through the App Store or on Google Play

Reading Aides
* Kurzweil Reading Machines available at Woodside and Central Branch
* ZoomText: a screen magnification software that allows customers to view the library catalogue and the internet in large print available at Woodside and Central Branch
* SmartView: a magnifier that enhances all reading materials (magazines, newspapers, photographs, bills) is available at the Woodside Branch only
* VictorReader: a Daisy disc player

Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) Resources
* through a partnership with the CNIB/CELA library, Woodside Branch is able to access the collections and services of the CNIB/CELA library on behalf of CNIB/CELA clients and Special Services customers
* collections of the CNIB/CELA library include Braille, Talking Books and magazines, electronic text and descriptive videos

Offers special education services to students who require remediation, tutoring, accommodations or modifications to their programs.

Academic programs and services include:
* private senior elementary school
* private high school
* tutoring and remediation services for students, including students with learning disabilities
* academic upgrading for students and adults with learning disabilities

* affiliated with the Chisholm Assessment Centre providing educational assessments and counselling services for elementary, secondary and post-secondary students

COVID19 -- clients asked to stay home if feeling unwell


Programs and Services

• support and guidance
• resource information,
• workshops
• support groups
• public awareness

Academic Support and Tutoring

• individual homework support and tutoring
• Reading Rocks Literacy Program - in person and virtual options
• Jump Math - in person

Social Skills

• programming to promote self-awareness and healthy behaviours - held in person
• workshops on conflict resolution, healthy relationships, peer pressure, online safety, self-esteem

Kidz Konnect Summer Camp

• social skills
• life skills training
• problem solving strategies
• for children 6-13 yrs

Orton-Gillingham Remedial Program -- individualized multi-sensory intervention for individuals with language-based difficulties/dyslexia

EarlyON Child and Family Centre, after school programs, support for parents of children with learning disabilities, seniors 55+ club, social and recreation activities

After school programs

• learning help for grades 2-6
• music, art, science activities
• summer day camps

EarlyON Child and Family Centre
Drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children, including early learning and literacy, school readiness, parenting support, prenatal information

• social and recreational activities
• information and referral to community programs

Community centre, including early years and after school programs, parent support, social and recreation activities, and women's support program and sewing group

After school programs include learning help for grades 3-6, music, leadership development, summer day camps

Bridgeway Preschool/Parent Program​
Drop-in programs for infants, toddlers, pre-school and school age children, including early learning and literacy, school readiness, parenting support, prenatal information

• social and recreational activities
• information and referral to community programs

Comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessments for students and community members 18+ including:

• psychological testing (intelligence, memory, emotional, and projective testing)
• neuropsychological testing
• testing for learning disabilities
• attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• group therapy

Children and Adolescent 6-17 yrs:

• comprehensive psychological, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological assessments including:
  • learning disorders, attention deficit and hyper activity disorder, mood and anxiety disorders
  • diagnostic clarification, treatment recommendations, educational accommodations