Learning Disabilities: A Parent's Perspective and a Child's Perspective. How can I Explain a Learning Disability to my Child?

  Learning Disabilities: A Parent's Perspective and a Child's Perspective. How Can I Explain a Learning Disability to my Child? (ages 8 -17)
Tuesday, March 27, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
  Learning disabilities affect children at school, home and in the community. We will explore the definition of a learning disability and the major cognitive processing areas (e.g. attention, memory, processing speed) that contribute to challenges in reading, writing and math.   We will also review strategies for talking with your child about learning disabilities and ways your child can advocate for help and support in school.   You will leave with child-friendly and adolescent-friendly language regarding learning disabilities and self-advocacy.
 
Erin Shinn, M.Ed.
Educational Specialist
Erin provides diagnostic evaluations and tutoring to both school age and post-secondary students.  Her tutoring interests include helping students to develop organizational skills, study skills, testing-taking techniques, written expression, and reading comprehension. Erin holds Special Education Teaching Credential and has experience working in a special education classroom for students with behavioral and emotional challenges.