Jared Leaderman, PhD of Kehillah Jewish High School in Palo Alto explores the many dynamic ways that music making can both promote mental health and therapeutically address experiences of anxiety, depression, and heightened stress. The workshop is also grounded in contemporary neuroscience as a way to highlight the holistic and integrative potential of music based modalities to foster wellness. Read more ›
Executive functioning is critical as students move into adulthood and prepare for college. Yet, there is an epidemic of disorganized teens — students who are overwhelmed when they need to, for example, schedule their own appointments, get a driver’s license, apply for a job, or just get to class on time. How do parents teach these executive skills to their teens when they may not want to listen? Read more ›
Robert L Hendren, DO, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science and Co-Director of the UCSF Dyslexia Center discusses the frequency with which anxiety co-occurs with ADHD and/or learning disorders. Dr. Hendren explores types of anxiety disorders and reviews assessment strategies and treatment options. Read more ›
Makayla Halbower, a student herself, and author of a book called Dyslexia Rules!, shares her journey in navigating life with learning differences beginning in first grade to the present (6th grade), including her ups and downs along the way. Read more ›
Katie Russell, San Francisco Unified School District, Past Chair Community Advisory Committee (CAC), Julia Martin and Alida Fisher relay their experience with advocacy on the district and state level and how to to be an effective CAC within one’s Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). Read more ›
This workshop provides tips and tricks to support executive function skill development for yourself, your child or your students. Also see the downloadable handouts for strategies, resources and technical supports. Read more ›
The Masonic Center for Youth and Families (MCYAF) uses a collaborative approach to empower families to address the challenges that ADHD and learning differences present. This panel discussion provides practical guidance about how different professional perspectives can be utilized and integrated to support the child and family’s success. Read more ›
In this workshop, Dr. Glen Elliott, CHC’s Chief Psychiatrist and Medical Director and Christopher Harris, MEd, Director of Esther B. Clark School, focus on how behaviors associated with ADHD and anxiety may both occur in the same individual but also can mimic each other, leading to confusion about the best diagnosis and the best treatment approach. Read more ›
Cynthia Curry, MSEd, Director of the National Center on Accessible Educational Materials for Learning (AEM Center) at CAST explores the origins of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and its core concepts. Read more ›
Diverse and engaging educational materials and technologies are being selected by states, districts, and teachers for student learning. But are they accessible to all learners? Read more ›
