Parent Topics
The
following topics although similar to trainings available in other sections are
designed to directly meet the needs and concerns of parents of children who have
learning differences, difficulties and disabilities
P-300 Characteristics of Learning Differences:
This training session
designed for parents details how individuals, children and adults, with learning
differences, problems and disabilities think and learn.
The behavioral manifestation of the characteristics of perception,
processing and communication problems are outlined and illustrated.
Visual, auditory and motor skills problems are described along with
problems with reversals, attention, organization and sequencing. This is the most popular of Dr. Cooper's training sessions
and provides the basis for adapting instruction to meet individual needs.
P-305
Helping Parents Understand and Work with Children Who Have Learning Differences:
This presentation is for parents
of children who have learning and attention problems and provides parents with
practical suggestions about how to assist their children with basic academic
skills, homework, organization, and study skills.
This training can be directed either to professionals working with
parents or it can be directed to the parents.
The training will briefly describe common problems or the “red flags”
associated with learning differences, discuss what parents can do to help
children improve their basic skills, and deal with inappropriate behavior.
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