Webinar | 101 Tips Tools & Strategies for Children With Autism ADHD and Dyslexia (On-Demand)

About the Instructor

Lori Benson Adams M.Ed
Nationally-known speaker

Lori Benson Adams, M.Ed., has extensive experience with children with learning, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Having taught K-12 in public, private and psycho-educational settings as well as the early intervention field, she brings decades of knowledge and practical “front line” understanding. In private practice for the past 15 years, Lori brings a unique mix of personal and professional insight to the table.

Description

1 in 5 children struggle with some form of learning, attention, or regulation challenge. With increasing research in the area of the neurology of learning, interventions pinpointing exact brain needs are stronger than ever. The fast-paced workshop packed full of useful knowledge and countless ideas, is designed specifically, for the “front line” therapist who needs fresh insight and ideas starting today! Participants will examine the similarities and differences between the neurology of ASD, ADHD and Dyslexia, and how those impact designing effective strategies for children and teens. Tips and tools for core academics, executive functions, and developing a sense of autonomy and agency will be discussed at length. An extensive resource list will be included in this course.

Date

Anytime, anywhere

Format

On-demand webinar (running time 6 hours)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this seminar, the participant will be able to:
• Identify key elements of strengths-based intervention
• Recognize key differences in brains experiencing ADHD, ASD and Dyslexia
• Distinguish common learning trends among the three brain types
• Locate specific resources and supports for interventions in reading, written expression and mathematics
• Discuss specific resources and supports for interventions in executive functions, self-control and self-advocacy

Agenda

• Introduction on Neurodiversity Concepts
• Brain Differences in ADHD, ASD and Dyslexia
• Commonalities linking to Intervention Development
• Intervention Tools for EF Deficits
• Intervention Tools for Core Academic Areas
• Promoting Autonomy and Agency
• Resources and References and Q&A

Target Audience

OTs, OTAs, SLPs, special educators, educators, social workers, principals, and mental health professionals

Unit

6 contact hours
0.6 AOTA CEU
0.6 CEUs for NY OTs/OTAs
0.6 CEU for SLP in NY
7.5 NBCOT PDUs
6.0 CTLE credit/contact hours
0.6 CEUs for NY social workers

CE Broker for OTs where applicable

Unit may be available for this webinar and may vary by country or institution. Please verify eligibility with Theramoves.

Tracking #: 20-1297907