October isn’t just about fall leaves and pumpkin spice. For millions of Canadian families, it’s about awareness—shining a light on learning disabilities, ADHD, and dyslexia. This year, campaigns like CADDAC’s “The Many Faces of ADHD” and Dyslexia Canada’s #MarkItRead are asking us to look beyond stereotypes and understand what these conditions really are.
Helping Neurodivergent Girls Build Friendships in Middle School
Middle school can feel overwhelming for many girls, but for neurodivergent girls, friendship struggles are often even more complex. If your daughter comes home discouraged, sitting alone at lunch or feeling left out of shifting friend groups, you’re not alone — and there are ways you can support her.
Building Workplace Skills in Autistic Youth
“When will my child be ready for a job?” It’s one of the most common questions I hear from parents of autistic teens and young adults. The good news? You’ve likely been building their workplace skills for years without even realizing it. The key is understanding which skills matter most for workplace success, and how to develop them intentionally through your daily family life.
Executive Function Skills: Your Teen’s Key to High School Success
As teenagers transition into high school, they face a perfect storm of challenges. Multiple teachers, complex schedules, long-term projects, and increasing independence all demand attention. Meanwhile, their brains are still developing. What separates students who thrive from those who struggle? The answer often lies in executive function skills.
5 Steps to Ease Camp Anxiety in Kids: Helping Your Child Navigate the Unknown
You’ve packed the lunch, labeled the water bottle, and even tracked down that one sock your child insists on wearing for “good luck.” Camp day is here—but your child is still hovering near the door with camp anxiety.
Why Summer Camps Are Important for Neurodiverse Children
Summer can be a welcome break from school—but for many families, it also brings new challenges. Without daily routines, children with ADHD, Autism, or learning differences often feel overwhelmed. T
Headed for Summer School? It’s Not Too Late for Success This School Year!
If your child seems headed for summer school, you’re not alone. Many families feel overwhelmed this time of year—especially when the school year has been tough. But the good news is, there’s still time. You can help your child make real progress before June.
Autism Acceptance Month: What It Means at West Coast Centre for Learning
Autism Acceptance Month is here—and at West Coast Centre for Learning, it’s a reminder of our deeper mission: to honour and support the many ways neurodiverse individuals think, communicate, and connect.
3 Ways to Keep Learning Fun for the Last Week of Spring Break
Spring break is almost over, but there’s still time to make the most of it. Many parents wonder how to balance rest with learning. The answer? Keep things playful. With a little creativity, you can stretch the spring break fun while also giving your child’s brain a boost.
Celebrating Neurodiversity: Embracing Strengths, Unlocking Potential for All
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a global movement that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It’s a time to shift the focus from what individuals may struggle with to the many ways their unique thinking styles contribute to creativity, innovation, and problem-solving in our world.