Understanding and Managing Learning Differences
July 16, 17, & 18
This 20-hour course provides an overview of learning differences including learning disabilities, inattention, impulsivity, and memory and language processing weaknesses as well as their impact on learning, self-esteem and behavior at home. Participants will review psychological and academic testing in order to one, better understand and read [...]
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The Help Group Summit: 2008 Advances and Best Practices in Autism, Learning Disabilities, and ADHD
An in-depth and thought provoking 1½ day conference for professionals and parents. This conference features leading researchers, educators and clinicians in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger’s Disorder, Learning Disabilities and ADHD.
Friday, September 26th and Saturday, September 27th, 2008
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda [...]
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Today at 1:00 (PST), Melinda Pongrey, MSEd, SISIUTL Center for Learning, will interview Cyd Imel, Executive Director of the Learning Disabilities Association of Washington, on the “Learning Disabilities Show,” a new on-line radio talk show for parents, caregivers, healthcare professionals, teachers, and individuals with learning disabilities.
Press Release
Blog
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Institute for Multi-Sensory Education
30-Hour Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Training
January 14-18, 2008
Milwaukee, WI
https://orton-gillingham.com/
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NLDA Fall 2007 Conference (Non Verbal Learning Disabilities Association)
Friday November 2 & Saturday Nov. 3, 2007
Sheraton Hotel Stamford, CT
www.nlda.org/
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Advances in Autism Conference
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Stern Auditorium
Mount Sinai Medical Center
New York, NY
Advances in Autism Conference
Fees for Family Members & Students
$75.00, if postmarked by October 10
$100.00, if postmarked after October 10
Special Guest Speakers:
Temple Grandin
Daniel Tammet
Jim Watkins
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Services Under IDEA for Your Preschool-age Child
Tuesday, September 24, 2007
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. PT
Join Luzanne Pierce for this important and informative LD Talk, “Services Under IDEA for Your Preschool-age Child,” as she offers her expertise and her knowledge of IDEA to answer questions, allay fears and empower parents [...]
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Youth Change Workshops
800-545-5736
dwells@youthchg.com
www.youthchg.com
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Moving Forward
LD adult support group
Meets 6:00 pm -7:30 pm in the main San Francisco Library third floor conference room (Civic Center BART stop) first Wednesday of every month.
For more info/ RSVP saradiamond3@mac.com
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Best Practices in Accommodating Students with Disabilities in Postsecondary Education
The How-Not-To-Get-Sued Model vs Cultural Competency
These interactive and dynamic workshops focus on the legal, practical and pedagogical implications for effectively teaching and accommodating students with disabilities, and explore the intersection of legal requirements, cultural competency and best teaching practices.
The workshops emphasize practical strategies for addressing disability-related [...]
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