Learning Disabilities

Dyslexia 101

(Originally offered on June 21, 2023) Presenters: Jen Burch is a Project Coordinator for ReadSource at The Schenck School, specifically working to remediate students in an underserved public school in Atlanta, Amelia Morel is a teacher with over 20 years of experience and is currently teaching 3rd grade.  She has served as a reading interventionist, …

Sensory Processing Disorders

(originally offered 10/13/2010) Presenter: Tara Mulvaney, Occupational Therapist, Interactive Children’s Therapy Services In this webinar, Tara Mulvaney discusses how the brain processes information from the environment and what happens when there are dysfunctions in this processing. Learn how sensory processing disorder can affect a child’s behavior and ability to learn. Running Time: 57:38 minutes (For …

What is Executive Function and What does it mean for your Child?

(originally offered 04/1712) Presenter:  Elaine Taylor-Klaus, CEO, ImpactADHD Have you ever heard the term “Executive Function”? Do you know what it means? Join us as our presenter explains this term and how it impacts daily activities such as planning, organizing, paying attention to and remembering details. She will also coach you on where to start …

Help! My Child is Struggling with Reading

(originally offered 04/18/12) Presenter: Jennifer Hasser, Executive Director of Syllables Reading Centers and former President of the International Dyslexia Assoc. GA Chapter Do you listen to your child read aloud and wonder if there’s a problem?  What are the signs that your child is struggling with reading?  What should you do if you see the …

Why is Writing so Hard for my Child?

(originally offered 04/25/12) Presenter: Jennifer Hasser, Executive Director of Syllables Reading Centers and former President of the International Dyslexia Assoc. GA Chapter Does your child panic when they have to write a paragraph or paper for school?  Does your child have great ideas that they can express verbally, but not on paper? Join us as …

Don’t Pluck my Feathers, Please! I Think my Wings are Sprouting

(originally offered 05/01/12) Presenter: Dr. Mark Cooper, Director of the Mashburn Center for Learning at University of Central Arkansas What is a “hope-filled education” for children who struggle to learn?  What are the great equalizers that equip kids with the inner strengths to overcome struggling with reading and writing?   Learn about the thoughts and behaviors …