The Centre for Specialized Learning is Now Open

The Centre for Specialized Learning is a new centre under the auspices of the Down Syndrome Research Foundation which delivers specialized programs in speech, language, reading, social development, and communication for learners from preschool to adult. The programs are for people with a variety of developmental disabilities and the preschool programs also include typical learners. 
 
We still have space for September 2010 in our Reading and Communication programs which are a wonderful opportunity for young adults (age 19-30) who did not learn to read at school, who would like to increase their reading ability, and for whom increased social communication is a goal.
 
These classes have a maximum of 6 students each with one qualified teacher, a teaching assistant and university student volunteers. They also work regularly with a speech language pathologist who facilitates discussion among students and acts as an advisor to the teacher. Reading and Communication Plus is for students at a grade one level and up and have a maximum of 8 students. 
 
Our centre programs also include the Early Foundations Preschool and Learn at Play for the younger children, and Chat Pack a social communication after school program facilitated by a speech language pathologist for ages 13-18.
 
The website has more information about all of the programs or families can call Pat Hanbury or Hina Mahmood at 604-444-0333 to set up an informational interview.  See www.specializedlearningcentre.org for program information. Come and visit us and hear about all the exciting things happing at the CSL!