Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD), a lifelong developmental problem, often coexists with Dyslexia. Mood Disorder, both Depression and Anxiety, also frequently complicate the life of the dyslexic individual. An accurate and full diagnosis and complete integrative treatment plan will be presented as the key to success for a dyslexic child, adolescent or adult.

Alan B. Wachtel, M.D. is the founder and director of Familyhealth Associates, a private group practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of attention, behavior and learning disorders with office locations in Manhattan and White Plains. Dr. Wachtel is a graduate of Mount Sinai Medical School, where he also did his psychiatric residency. He was a Fellow at Payne Whitney, New York Hospital. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine, a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and an attending physician at Tisch Hospital, New York University Medical Center. Dr. Wachtel lectures on attention and learning disorders throughout the country and his new book, The Attention Deficit Answer Book, is currently in bookstores.

A. What Does Bioengineering Have To Do With Reading?
Speaker: Richard Foulds, Ph.D.
This talk will explore the ways that the combination of computing, cognitive science and engineering can benefit our understanding of potentially exciting approaches to reading, which will lead to increased access to education and employment.

B. Learning Disabilities In The Family: Whose Problem Is It?
Speakers: Moss A. Jackson, Ph.D. , Jennifer K. Jackson, Psy.D.
In this workshop, members of the same family will share their perceptions and experiences of how the diagnosis and learning disability of one of it's members impacted the family. Group discussions will focus on how family members can work together to create a productive, healing and satisfying environment for everyone.

C. Teacher Training: What To Look For And Where To Find It
Speakers: Michael Bend, Ph.D., Nancy C. Jennings, A.C.S.W.
This workshop will address what teachers did not learn in college but need to know to help their students read and spell well. Specifically, participants will learn the basic subskills of reading, and general information about how to diagnose and remediate weak skills. Participants will also learn about how to use this information to make informed choices as they pursue further professional development in these areas. Whether or not teachers want to specialize in reading, they nonetheless need to understand these issues to help their students who struggle with reading.

D. Wilson Reading System: Teaching Students Reading and Spelling Basics
Speaker: Barbara A. Wilson
This workshop will describe a very structured, multisensory language program that has proven successful with students with dyslexia. The presentation will introduce and demonstrate some of the key strategies to teach reading and spelling to students who have been unsuccessful with traditional methods of teaching.

E. The Advantages of Dyslexia: Personal Reflections And Scientific Fact
Speaker: G. Emerson Dickman, III, Esq.
Research based and anecdotal information regarding remediating, accommodating and compensating for deficits while promoting the unique strengths and deficits of the dyslexic profile. The path to success in life is ultimately discovered only if we understand our strengths.

F. Tutor's Bag of Tricks and Games
Speaker: Pat Hawn
This session provides teachers and parents with fun tricks and tactics, strategies and teaching aides that target a variety of learning styles.

G. The ABC's of Success: Assessment-Based Clinical Intervention
Speaker: Part I: Betty S. Levinson, Ph.D.
Part I will address assessment information and how it determines the appropriate intervention strategies. Essential questions which parents and teachers must have answered by diagnosticians related to the implementation of the treatment plan will also be discussed.

H. Helping Students Learn Mathematics: Ideas For The Middle Grades
Speaker: Anne W. Hummer, Ph.D.
This workshop highlights some areas of difficulty for mathematics students in grades 4 through 7 and involves suggestions for teaching techniques, manipulatives, mnemonic devices, computation tricks, games and materials designed to help students to understand and master middle school mathematics.

I. The Story Grammar Marker
Speaker: Maryellen Rooney Moreau, M.Ed., CCC/SLP
The SGM is an hands-on organizational tool for narrative development, comprehension and written expression to assist students in developing the thought process to tell and write a story. It can be used throughout the curriculum and is applicable for elementary students in regular and special education.

Lunch, Presentation of Hoopes Award, and Exhibits

AFTERNOON SESSIONS I-P

J. Pharmacological Strategies in the Treatment of ADHD
Speaker: Alan B. Wachtel, M.D.
Dr. Wachtel will present the newest indications for the appropriate use of medication in the treatment of ADHD, including stimulants, antidepressants and blockers. Clinical case studies will be presented.

K. Don't Throw Away What Could Become Your Best Friend-Recorded Text From Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
Speaker: Linda Tessler, Ph.D.
Avoid the pitfalls while learning how to use recorded text. Find a match between your learning style and books on tape.

L. The Role Of Anxiety In The Lives Of Children And Adolescents With Developmental - Neurobehavioral Disorders
Speaker: Anthony L. Rostain, M.D.
Dr. Rostain will review current research on the comorbidity of anxiety and developmental-neurobehavioral disorders; will discuss ways to identify, diagnose and treat anxiety; and will suggest strategies for reducing the prevalence and severity of anxiety disorders in at-risk individuals.

M. Wild About Wilson - A Panel Discussion
Speakers: Jean Bay, Child Study Institute, Suzanne Smith, Interboro School District, Carol Townsend, Rose Tree/Media School District, Gwen Douse, Wissahickon School District
How can the Wilson program be implemented in the basic education classroom?

N. You Must See The Forest From The Trees! Systemic Thinking Applied To Learning Differences
Speakers: Dale Bassett-Powell, Richard Binswanger
Many people don't seem to have a clue about what a learning difference is, or how to deal with it. No true inroads into supporting learning differences will be made, until we look at the systemic issues that underlie this problem. This workshop proposes to look at these larger systemic issues and offers a framework in which these topics can be addressed.

O. Interpretation of Diagnostic Results
Speaker: Jonathan L. Cohen, Ph.D.
How do we translate some of the complex neuropsychological and psychoeducational reports? How are we as educators and parents supposed to implement practically the results and recommendations? Participants in this session are welcome to bring copies of testing results they have received.

P. The ABC's of Success: Assessment-Based Clinical Intervention
Speaker: Part II: Claire D. Nissenbaum, M.A.
Part II will look at assessment-based interventions in schools, in therapeutic relationships and in the home.

Q. Handwriting: The Lost Subject? Does It Matter?
Speaker: Sandra Masayko, M.Ed., OTR/L
Handwriting is still an essential component of communication. Learn techniques to prepare children for writing and to adapt writing when children are having difficulty. Bring strategies to share and questions to ask.

R. Music Strategies to Assist Students With Learning Difficulties
Speaker: Ned D. Gladfelter, MT-BC
This presentation, conducted by a music therapist/educator who works in a school setting, will allow teachers, therapists and parents to experience a variety of music activities that have been used successfully with students with learning difficulties. Through exposure to the music activities, the participants will become aware of the potential that music has to enhance the academic, emotional, social, and motor skills of students. Participants will leave this session with ideas of how to incorporate music into their professional situations.

S. Wilson Reading System: Teaching Students Reading and Spelling Basics (Repeat of Morning Session)
Speaker: Barbara A. Wilson
This workshop will describe a very structured, multisensory language program that has proven successful with students with dyslexia. The presentation will introduce and demonstrate some of the key strategies to teach reading and spelling to students who have been unsuccessful with traditional methods of teaching.

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