Learning Disabilities are consistently prominent in the news at local, provincial, national, and global levels. These disabilities have a significant impact on diagnosed individuals and their friends and family. Organizations like LDAC and provincial/territorial associations provide support, advocacy, research, and programming for individuals with Learning Disabilities. However, there are ongoing challenges and barriers for those living with Learning Disabilities, affecting children in schools or at home, adults in the workplace and family life, professionals, and caregivers. Last month’s news covered various themes related to Learning Disabilities, including associated disorders such as ADHD and executive functioning challenges. LDAC is not affiliated with the news organizations and is not responsible for the information presented in each article.
Dr. Lauren Goegan is an assistant professor at the University of Manitoba in the Faculty of Education. Her research examines various issues related to students with Learning Disabilities (LD). For example, her main program of research explores the transition from high school to postsecondary education, finding that having a sense of belonging on campus is vital for a student with LD and their success. More recently as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, she has investigated the impact of online learning for students with LD, discovering that online learning is a roller coaster with various advantages and disadvantages. Her work often includes motivation theories, such as the importance of having a growth mindset for students with LD and exploring ways to meet a student’s basic psychological needs of autonomy (e.g., giving them choice), competence (e.g., helping them feel capable) and relatedness (e.g., feeling connected to others) to support students with dyslexia during classroom assessment. For more information on her work, you can visit:
EINSTEIN, Albert (14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955), was a German-born theoretical physicist widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest physicists of all time. Einstein is known for developing the theory of relativity, but he also made important contributions to the development of the theory of quantum mechanics. Relativity and quantum mechanics are together the two pillars of modern physics. His mass-energy equivalence formula E = mc2, which arises from relativity theory, has been dubbed “the world’s most famous equation.” His work is also known for its influence on the philosophy of science. He received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics “for his services to theoretical physics, and especially for his discovery of the law of the photoelectric effect,” a pivotal step in the development of quantum theory. His intellectual achievements and originality resulted in “Einstein” becoming synonymous with “genius”.
Despite progress, obtaining necessary services and tools for education remains a struggle for parents and young adults with learning disabilities. Working adults also face difficulties revealing their LD for fear of negative consequences.
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