Your registration will be confirmed by email.
Below is the schedule for our Spring 2010 Workshops. These workshops are designed for parents, family members, caregivers, community members and any other adults interested in supporting children and youth who have Learning Disabilities.
- The cost for each workshop is $10.
- All workshops will take place in Integra's boardroom on the first floor of the 25 Imperial St. address.
- All workshops will run from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
ADHD & Learning Disabilities
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
This Workshop is an overview of ADHD, exploring different sub-types and how they may interact with learning and social interaction. Suggestions on how to support kids who may have both ADHD & LDs will be discussed.
Bullying
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
In this workshop participants will examine the specific challenges children with LDs face around bullying, both face to face and on-line. The workshop will briefly cover prevention and intervention strategies for children who are bullied, as well as for those who bully.
Walk a Mile in My Shoes
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
This experiential workshop on Learning Disabilities (LDs) is designed to increase knowledge and understanding about how it may feel to have LDs.
Learning Disabilities & Executive Functioning
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Building on the Walk a Mile in my Shoes workshop, this presentation provides participants with an understanding of the nature of executive functioning and difficulties children with learning disabilities may have in regulating themselves. Suggestions on how to support kids with executive function difficulties will be discussed.
Adaptive Technology
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
This workshop will help make connections between a child’s learning needs and types of assistive devices and programs. Participants will also examine how to encourage children to use these accommodations, and when they may not be useful.
Anxiety & Learning Disabilities
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
In this introductory workshop, participants will gain an understanding of different types of anxiety, approaches to treatment, and the relationship between anxiety and Learning Disabilities.
