Critical Agendas

Success for Students with DYSLEXIA

Presented by Leonie Hehir

Event Information 6 pd hrs DOWNLOAD BROCHURE Knowledge about the mechanisms behind reading difficulties is increasing with new technologies but in our classrooms there remains those 11% of students who present every year with lack of progress in reading and writing development. Standard interventions often don't assist all of these children. The key to assisting students with DYSLEXIA is to know what the barriers are for these particular children and what their learning strengths are to assist them. This workshop will focus on increasing your knowledge of the range of causes that exist for DYSLEXIA (which manifests itself in poor reading and writing development), identification and assessment of this condition, as well as providing practical advice on a range of approaches to assist these students.

About the Presenter Leonie Hehir is a Psychologist with over 10 years' experience in schools working with children with learning difficulties. She has been at the forefront of research into the diagnosis and remediation of these challenges which impact on children from all levels of intelligence. She is passionate about introducing new teaching styles and techniques which take advantage of visual and sensory learning strategies. She has also written a book on a visually based spelling technique. Leonie has also had considerable experience in occupational health and safety.	Event Details DOWNLOAD BROCHURE
		Thursday March 15th, 2011

		9.30am - 3.30pm (Reg. from 8.30am )

		The Centre Ivanhoe 275 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe, Vic View Google Map

		For Primary and Secondary Teachers and Integration Aides

		$259 (GST Incl.)