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The GTLD Network was proud to support Howard County's IDL's conference, What Work and Why--Unmasking Student Strengths Through Innovative Learning Experiences. GREAT CONFERENCE!!! Thanks to all the organizers. http://www.gifteddifferentlearners.org/ Checkout our new Professional Members Page Speakers Series 2008-2009 Thursday, April 16 Video Games, Electronic Media, and ADHD: The good, the bad and the ugly! Psychologist, Edward Spector, will discuss the research concerning video games. Children and adolescents who have ADHD, learning disabilities, and depression have been found to interact differently with electronic media than those without these issues. These differences will be discussed as well as how to help children and adolescents form a healthy relationship with electronic media. Dr. Spector will share his professional observations and advice as to how to handle this complex issue, including how parents can monitor and set appropriate limits on what games their children play and how much. SCHEDULE 7:30 – 9:00 PM Speaker Presentation Walter Johnson High School cafeteria, 6400 Rock Spring Drive, Bethesda, MD - conveniently located just two minutes off I-270 Old Georgetown Road or Democracy Blvd exits Walter Johnson High School Sponsorship of a program never explicitly or implicitly endorses a speaker, program, or product. The GT/LD Network simply aims to present a range of information for the consideration of members. Past Presentations This Year:THURSDAY 9/18 Social Anxiety – Many bright children worry about what others think of them or whether they can measure up to their own expectations. However, when social anxiety interferes with a student’s ability to engage in school and social activities, intervention is sometimes needed. Jonathan Dalton, Ph.D., of the Behavior Therapy Center of Greater Washington specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders and will provide information on diagnosis and behavioral treatment of social anxiety in children and adolescents. THURSDAY 10/16 From ADD through Autism: The Dietary and Nutritional Interventions – Dana Godbout Laake, a licensed nutritionist providing preventive and therapeutic medical nutrition services will address issues including: What is the science behind special diets and how they work? What are the tests for nutritional deficiencies, toxic exposures, THURSDAY 11/20 Executive Function: Looking Ahead – Only 54% of the students who go to college finish their degree within six years. For students with diagnosed learning difficulties it falls as low as 40%. How does executive functioning relate to attrition in higher education and what can parents do now to prepare their student for success? Landmark College Assistant Professor and Director of Admissions, Ben Mitchell, will discuss the experience of the disabled student in higher education. Participants should leave with a greater understanding of the significant barriers in higher education for students with executive functioning difficulties. Participants will get a clearer idea of the landscape of available higher education support services and the challenges that face students in their move from high school to college. Thursday, January 15 Thursday, February 19th How Hidden Eye Problems Can Block Learning: Dr. Stanley A. Appelbaum will explain the “vision connection” and how undetected visual problems keep many bright students from performing to their full potential even with 20/20 eyesight. The top five symptoms of vision problems that affect reading and learning are: Thursday, March 19 Help for Bright Students Who Struggle: Twice exceptional students—those who are gifted and talented and also learning disabled—sometimes require extra help to realize their potential. MPCS has set goals to ensure that differentiated educational programs and/or services are systematically provided for these students which focus on their strengths while accommodating their weaknesses. Marisa Stemple, GT/LD Specialist for MCPS, will be joined by school staff, parents, and students to describe the array of programs and services available. These include:
The program will include formal presentations and a variety of staffed tables to allow participants to appreciate the variety of offerings for bright, struggling students.
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