Monday, March 5, 2001
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Lecture Hall D1.502
UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas

This program will explore the topic of Learning Disorders from two pediatric neuropsychologists.  


Speakers  

Diagnosis and Management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Pete Stavinoha, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Children's Medical Center at Dallas  

Understanding Learning Disabilities
Cheryl Silver, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Science  

A light meal will be served before the evening's program.  A certificate of completion will be provided for purposes of professional development credit. Please check with your school district to determine if credit will be accepted for this event.

Related Links, Classroom Activities and Articles

1) National Center for Learning Disorders: Provides information, resources, referral service, education programs, and public awarness for children and adults with LD. http://www.ncld.org/

2) Articles on LD in the Classroom

Tracie Bingham-Salaam knew that she had learning problems while growing up, so when her daughter Khaliah showed early signs of trouble learning, she was determined that her academic fate would be better. She's worked to secure educational services for her child and even started helping other parents understand learning disabilities. Read Tracie's story and tips on how to help your child. http://www.ncld.org/news/OWfall2000_bingham-salaam.cfm

Elizabeth Willse has a visual-spatial processing disorder. While she doesn't struggle with reading and writing, as do the majority of students with learning disabilities, she understands the anger and discouragement that can be felt when something simple becomes suddenly complex and frustrating. Read her story, "And Now, A Word from the Other 10 Percent." http://www.ncld.org/news/OWfall2000_willse.cfm

3)The New IDEA Survival Guide: Learn all about how under the reauthorized federal special education law, now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997 (IDEA '97), we must first consider providing services to students with disabilities within the general education environment. http://home.nea.org/books/idea/index.html

Tips for parents: http://www.ncld.org/info/tips/parent_index.cfm

Tips for teachers: http://www.ncld.org/info/tips/teacher_index.cfm

4) What Works in Classroom Instruction: Prepared by the Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL) This publication seeks to provide educators with instructional strategies that research shows have the greatest likelihood of positively affecting student learning. Designed to be used by K-12 classroom teachers, building-level administrators, and central office administrators. Available in PDF.  http://www.mcrel.org/products/learning/whatworks.asp

5) Hello Friend: Ennis William Cosby Foundation: Teaching Tips: This web site is dedicated to helping you learn about Ennis, about the foundation established in his memory, and about learning and learning differences.  http://www.hellofriend.org/html/teaching.html

6) LD on Line - An Interactive Guide to Learning Disabilities: This well designed and organized website should be the "next stop" for any parent, teacher, professional or other individual looking for up-to-date, in-depth information about learning disabilities. It includes introductory and detailed writings on a wide range of topics, a national calendar of events, an extensive network of national and local resources; art work and writings by children, parents, and other individuals with learning disabilities; discussion groups with parents and national experts; a bookstore; and more.  http://www.ldonline.org/

7)SERI: Special Education Resources on the Internet: http://seriweb.com/

8) Critical Discoveries in Learning Disabilities: A Summary of Findings by NIH Research Programs in Learning Disabilities: http://www.ldanatl.org/newsbriefs/jul96/mcelgunn.shtml

9) SchwabLearning.org: A parent's guide toHelping Kids with Learning Differences: http://www.schwablearning.org/

10) AVKO Educational Research Foundation - provides training programs and educational materials for teachers and parents of children with dyslexia. http://www.avko.org/

11) The o Instant o Access o Treasure oChest: The Foreign Language Teacher's Guide to Learning Disabilities: A great resource….Not Just For Foreign Language Teachers http://www.fln.vcu.edu/ld/ld.html

12)Federal Resource Center for Special Education: http://www.dssc.org/frc/

13) Dyslexia Leaves Its Mark: http://science-education.nih.gov/snapshots.nsf/story?openform&rtn~Dyslexia

14) Dyslexia Training Programs - offered through the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Includes extensive links. http://www.sofdesign.com/dyslexia/

15) Currents: For Twice Special Children and Their Families - featuring links to articles and resources about gifted but learning disabled children. http://www.britesparks.com/currents

16) General Information about Learning Disabilities from Kid Source Online: http://www.kidsource.com/NICHCY/learning_disabilities.html

17) CCLD Press Kit: The Facts: also links to a report on Learning Disabilities and the American Public: A Look at American Awareness & Knowledge http://www.ldonline.org/pressroom/presskit/ldfacts.html

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