April 15 Presentation on learning disabilities and ADHD at Eastside CHADD Wednesday

Tuesday, April 15: Barbara Bennett, M.A. - Executive Function, Learning, and Common Core for Students with Learning Challenges will discuss the latest, evidence-based information about executive function from key researchers in the fields of learning disabilities and ADHD.

• What is executive function?
• How does the presence or absence of key elements of executive function facilitate or hinder learning for students who bring learning challenges to the classroom?
• How can implementing executive function theory help our students with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, math, and oral and written language disabilities?
• How will the increased academic demands of common core impact these students?

Barbara Bennett, M.A., is a private practice Educational Therapist, Educational Consultant, and ADHD Coach. Ms. Bennett trained with key national figures in the fields of ADHD and learning disabilities. She continues to learn from up-to-date research and clinical practices. She will share her extensive knowledge of theory and its application to real-life in her many years of teaching students to become independent, skilled individuals. She also consults with teachers and clinicians to improve learning in the classroom and at home. Ms. Bennett collaborates with pediatricians and medical professionals to facilitate the early identification of learning, attention, and executive challenges.

The presentation is scheduled from 7-9pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Please arrive early to volunteer. Eastside CHADD is an all-volunteer group. The presentation will begin promptly at 7:00.

CHADD Members - Free; Non-Members: Suggested Donation - $5

LOCATION: Evergreen Healthcare (Formerly Evergreen Hospital Medical Center), Surgery and Physicians Center, 12040 NE 128th Street, Kirkland, WA 98034, Room TAN 101 (downstairs)

See website for directions