Increasing Awareness of Learning Disabilities to Better Serve System-Involved Youth
Thu, Nov 14
|Online Event
Nicole Kelly, PsyD & Kaitlyn Saulman, PsyD
Time & Location
Nov 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM PST
Online Event
About the Event
Nicole Kelly, PsyD & Kaitlyn Saulman, PsyD
Training Description
Given the prevelance of learning disabilities for system-involved youth, it’s crucial for those whose support them to understand how how to understand and adapt when a youth has a learning disability. This training will provide an overview of what learning disabilities are and different types of learning disabilities. Its important for those who support system-involved youth to be able to recognize learning disabilities and advocate for affected youth to be assessed for learning disabilities, when necessary, and to help ensure that these youth have adequate support in school.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
·        Identify and explain at least 1 characteristic of dyslexia;