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"Alphabet Soup: Dyslexia, ADHD, & Executive Functions" with Dr. Ben Powers

Program Type:

Lecture

Age Group:

Kids, Elementary
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Event Details

Dr. Powers will share recent findings from research on the role genes, brain, and the environment have on students with learning and attention issues. He will also discuss how our growing understanding of those factors can be leveraged to provide better support and outcomes.

About the Presenter

Benjamin Powers, DBA, is a practitioner, researcher, and advocate who works with students with dyslexia and ADHD. He serves as Executive Director of The Southport School and CoLAB. He is a thought leader in the education of students with language-based learning differences, like dyslexia and ADHD.

This program is co-sponsored with Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities. 

Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help children with learning and attention differences reach their full potential by inspiring, educating and empowering parents to help their children succeed. Learn more about becoming an effective advocate at smartkidswithld.org, and sign up for the monthly newsletter to get the latest updates from experts.

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