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The mission of The Rankin Institute's Fletcher Forum is to increase public awareness and understanding of learning disabilities. This event is an annual presentation by a nationally recognized expert in the field of learning disabilities. It is underwritten by corporate and individual sponsors and is open to the public at no charge. The Fletcher Forum provides education and enrichment to teachers, other professionals, parents and community members.
THE 2013 COMMUNITY FORUM
Nationally known audiologist and speech-language pathologist, Dr. Jay Lucker will present What Are Auditory Processing Disorders REALLY All About? Dr. Lucker will discuss what defines auditory processing disorders and how they differ from language disorders, cognitive processing problems, attention and executive functioning problems, and sensory processing disorders.
Date: Thursday, February 7, 2013
Location: The Fletcher School Gymnasium
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: Free of Charge
THE 2013 TEACHER WORKSHOP
During the Teacher Workshop, What Are Auditory Processing Disorders REALLY All About? Strategies For The Classroom, Dr. Lucker will discuss managing the classroom for children with APD. He will go over how APD is appropriately assessed, how to successfully handle children with different types of APD, and specific treatments for specific types of APD.
Date: Friday, February 8, 2013
Location: The Fletcher School
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: $175.00 (includes lunch)
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