Better Emotional & Social Times
Grades 3 – 5
This self-advocacy and self-esteem program helps children gain a better understanding of their learning disability and/or ADHD, that they simply learn differently by providing explicit instruction in coping skills, understanding and interpreting body language and facial expressions. This program targets children who have a diagnosed or suspected learning disability and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Through small-group discussion, games, role playing and direct instruction, children learn about and build on their strengths, and develop various coping skills and ways to interact successfully with others. We coach children how to fit in social situations with proper actions and reactions to develop their self-confidence; touching on a variety of topics.
Please note this is not a ‘behavioural program’ and there is no one-on-one support available for behaviour issues.
Program Coordinator: Emily Glencross | eglencross@Ldaniagara.org
Cost: Non-LDA Member fee: $105 | LDA Member fee: $70
An annual family LDA Membership fee is $50. For more information on the LDA Membership program click here.
If you require financial assistance, please click here to complete and submit a program subsidy application.
Spring 2019 Schedule
St. Catharines
Date: May 1st – June 19th
Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm (Wednesdays)
Location: Harriet Tubman Public School
Duration: 8 weeks
Fall 2019 Schedule
*FALL APPLICATIONS OPEN MONDAY, MAY 27TH AT 6:00AM*
*Locations subject to change
**Programs will not run during the week of October 14th – 28th or October 31st
St. Catharines
Date: October 2nd – November 27th
Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm (Wednesdays)
Location: Harriet Tubman Public School
Duration: 8 weeks
This program is generously funded by:
What people are saying about B.E.S.T:
I am pleased they had exposure to mindfulness. The Chill Kit is something I have worked on with [my child] and something he continues to work on. I think it has helped in helping him identify with having ADHD and that it is ok…it has helped with his self esteem and willingness to address areas of need without feeling shame.
– B.E.S.T. Parent, Spring 2017