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Massachusetts Learning Disabilities Conferences and Workshops
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 Executive Function: Supporting Struggling Students: January 26, 2012, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Waltham. NESCA Director Ann Helmus, Bonnie Singer, CEO of Architects for Learning in Needham and Pamela Ely, founder of The Ely Center, join in a panel discussion of their approaches to evaluation and remediation of executive function deficits, followed by a Q&A session. Executive Functioning is a set of Mental Processes that help perform activities such as planning, organizing, strategizing, paying attention to and remembering details, and managing time and space. Someone struggling with executive function, who may also show a weakness in working memory might find these things much more difficult to manage. Fees apply. RSVP to 617-658-9800, ext. 0 or tcurran@nesca-newton.com or visit NESCA
Dyslexia, Inattention and Anxiety – Strategies for Success - Conference: December 3rd, 2011, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Framingham, MA. The Massachusetts Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (MABIDA) Annual Conference is for parents, families, those with dyslexia, teachers and all professionals that help struggling readers. Keynote speaker Dr. Eric Tridas will discuss a multi modal plan to maximize potential when dyslexia, inattention and anxiety co-exist. Workshop topics cover The Impact of Anxiety on Struggling Readers, Reading Comprehension, Executive Function in the Classroom, Advocacy, The Impact of Dyslexia in Adulthood, and more. Contact www.dyslexia-ma.org, or call 617-650.0011, or email sarahpwolf@gmail.com. Conference fees apply.
Greater Marlboro Programs, Inc. Many social and recreational activities for people with developmental disabilities, especially adults, living in the Metro-West area. www.gmpinc.org or 508-485-4227.
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-LDWorldwide is Weston based and support parents, individuals with LD, ADHD, dyslexia, reading difficulties, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, processing disorders, language-based and nonverbal learning disabilities. www.ldworldwide.org
-LD Online offers information on language-based learning disabilites (LBLD) such as ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dysnomia, reading difficulties, speech and related disorders. www.ldonline.org.
Learning Disabilites Association of America information and resources on dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia and ADHD on national, state and local levels. www.ldanatl.org/
-Language-Based Learning Disabilities is a 17-page booklet that defines and describes the impact of LBLD, and introduces the effective interventions for addressing the needs of children with LBLD. http://www.landmarkoutreach.org/publications2.htm
-The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is an international site that consists of a variety of professionals in partnership with dyslexics and their families regarding dyslexia. www.interdys.org
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The Massachusetts Early Intervention Consortium - MEIC
-Taunton meic_ita@yahoo.com
-Region 1 - West Springfield
413-734-0300, ext. 212
-Region 2 - Southbridge
(Kennedy Donovan Center)
508-765-0292
-Region 4 - Fall River
508-675-5778
-Region 5 - Needham
(Riverside Early Intervention Program)
781-449-1884, ext. 5670
-Region VI - Dorchester
617-371- 3010
Valley Infant Development Service (VIDS): Child & Family Services of Pioneer Valley, Inc.:
Serving Springfield, West Springfield, Easthampton, Greenfield, Orange,
Worcester and Western/Central Massachusetts. Call 1-800-232-0510.
VIDSs offers:
- Early intervention for children ages 0-3,
- Developmental evaluations
- In-home services, coordination of services and referrals,
- Playgroups, lending program for
equipment, books and videos.
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