The NYU Child Study Center announces a series of free workshops in which expert clinicians and researchers will address these and other concerns. The Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinical and Research Program’s 2012 Family Workshop Series is open to the public at no charge. Even as awareness of autism grows along with the number of cases [...]
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“Living to Our Complete Potential” March 26 & 27, 2012 Hawaii Convention Center 1801 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815-1513 The 28th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability & Diversity (Pac Rim) will bring together a diverse international gathering of academics, community leaders, self-advocates, specialists and officials to Honolulu, Hawaii on March 26-27, 2012. The [...]
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27th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities “Humanity: Advancing Inclusion, Equality and Diversity” April 18 & 19, 2011 Hawaii Convention Center 1801 Kalakaua Avenue Honolulu, HI 96815 Sponsor: Center on Disability Studies Charmaine Crockett 1776 University Avenue, UA 4-6 Honolulu Hawaii 96822 (808) 956-7539 www.pacrim.hawaii.edu/
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 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 [...]
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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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