SoAR: Some Assembly Required

“Preparation for the changes and choices to be made in high school.”

SoAR is a transition program for students in grades 7, 8 and 9, developed by the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario to encourage self-awareness, learn how to express ideas and follow directions, and become a self-advocate in the learning process and decision making.

SoAR provides each student with instruction and an opportunity for discussion with peers. All students receive the SoAR: Some Assembly Required workbook series to enhance and reinforce the learning opportunity. A maximum of 12 students will be instructed per program session.

2011/12 SoAR dates in your community:

Peterborough:

Fall 2011 > November 2 – December 1 (4:30 pm -6:00 pm – Wed/Thurs)

Winter 2012> Jan 30-March 6(4:30 pm-6:00 pm Mon/Tues);                             Spring 2012 > April 4-May 3 (4:30 pm – 6:00 pm – Wed/Thurs);                          Summer 2012 > August 20, 21, 22, 23 (10:00 am-2:30 pm)

Northumberland:

Spring 2012 > May 9-June 7 (4:30 pm-6:00 pm – Wed/Thurs)

Clarington:

Spring 2012 > April 2 – May 7 (4:30-6:00 pm – Mon/Tues)                              Summer  2012 > August 6, 7, 8, 9 (10:00 am-2:30 pm)

City of Kawartha Lakes:

Summer 2012 > August 13, 14, 15, 16 (10:00 am-2:30 pm)

BOOK 1 BOOK 2 BOOK 3
L’s and D’s Skills for Success Making Choices for the Future

World’s Greatest Computer is in Your Head

  • Our Big Brains Love Learning
  • There Are a Lot of Different Ways to be Intelligent
  • Learning About Learning
  • Mr. Brain goes to School

Why Do We have to go to School?

Life in High School

  • Locker Life
  • Class Transitions
  • Get to Know Your Teachers

Your Brain + Your Education = Your Future

  • Learning Styles
  • Learning Interest
  • Learning Abilities

Daily Skills: Developing Good habits

  • How to Develop a Good Habit
  • Compensatory Strategies

Keys to High School Success

  • LDs are Complicated
  • IEPs and Accommodations
  • Self-Advocacy

What is a Learning Disability?

  • Let’s Play with our Brains!

Skills for Studying and Tests

  • Learning the General Ideas
  • Learning the Details
  • Accommodations, Modifications and IEP

Making Choices for the Future

  • Job Options
  • How will my LD Affect my Chances for Job Success?

Different Kinds of Learning Challenges

  • ADHD

Skills for Projects and Assignments

  • Investigation
  • Preparation
  • Action
  • Reflection

Further Resources

  • Websites
  • Books About LDs for Kids and Teens

How to Deal with your LD

  • Go Over It!
  • Go Through It!
  • Go Around It!

Study Skills Quick- Reference Sheet