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Join us and welcome guest speaker Kathy Futterman, MA, ET/P (Cal State East Bay). She will be discussing the pros and cons of multi-sensory approaches to language learning and how to find the best fit for a child that needs help!
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Over the past decade, neuroimaging studies have revealed differences in brain structure and function between individuals who do or do not have difficulty in reading, and also structural and functional plasticity associated with effective intervention programs. Now, a key question is whether such neuroscience knowledge can be used to help individuals with dyslexia. Dr. John Gabrieli will discuss research directions that may address this question, including the use of brain measures to predict the trajectory of reading difficulty, to support appropriate diagnostic criteria, and to identify children at risk for reading failure prior to reading instruction.
John Gabrieli, Ph.D. is a researcher and professor at MIT with faculty appointments in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences and the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology. Prior to joining MIT, he spent 14 years at Stanford University in the Department of Psychology and Neurosciences Program. He received a Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience in the MIT Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences in 1987 and B.A. in English from Yale University in 1978.
An in-depth presentation by Esther Romero about the nature of dyslexia, research and causes, myths, symptoms, solutions, and accommodations.
Children with unidentified, unaddressed dyslexia suffer academically, often hitting a ‘wall’ in their reading development in 3rd-4th grade. Dyslexia can also affect spelling, writing, processing, and math. Additionally, it is common for these children to suffer from headaches, stomachaches, bullying, anxiety, and depression. Some of these children will develop behavior problems in school.
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Read Me Differently is championing a national initiative to help adults and children better understand how learning disabilities affect life experiences outside of the classroom!
Gavin Newsom understands firsthand the pervasive ways in which dyslexia impacts one’s life, from facing bullying as a child to eventually becomming a socially conscious public official. The former mayor of San Francisco, and current Lieutenant Governor of Caliofnria, is also living proof that having dyslexia shouldn’t limit one’s opportunities in life.
Newsom, who was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of 5, recently highlighted Read MeDifferently as an important portrait of the complexities of living with this learning difference. He states, “Having dyslexia has not only affected my life, but the lives of those around me. Read Me Differently takes a brave and unique look at how these challenges play out in one family. If you want an insight inot the social and emotional side of dyslexia…see this film!”
Sponsored by:
The Southern California Tri-Counties Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
SYNOPSIS:
A shock of recognition in social work school leads award-winning filmmaker Sarah Entine to explore how undiagnosed dyslexia and ADHD have impacted 3 generations in her family, starting with her own struggles. With surprising candor, vulnerability, and even a touch of humor, Read Me Differently reveals the strain of misunderstood learning differences on family relationships. It is a unique film that will generate thoughtful discussion whether in a classroom, work environment, or at home with family and friends.
FACTS:
An estimated 15-20% of the population in the U.S. has dyslexia, and 4.5 million children have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month – come and help us celebrate!!