Upcoming Events
Parent Classes - Palo Alto
Register Early - Space is limited to 20 attendees per session.
March 3, 2011, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Your Child's Writing - The Link with Comprehension
Presenter: Beth Powell, Director, Programs and Program Development - The Reading Clinic
Some children appear to have strong writing basics. They write complete sentences with proper punctuation. They spell well and demonstrate a strong vocabulary. Yet, their written work may pose significant difficulty from a reader’s perspective. This workshop will give you activities to help your child write such that a reader can visualize and understand your child’s writing.
The Reading Clinic, Palo Alto
445 Sherman Avenue, Suite N
Palo Alto, CA 94306
March 9, 2011, 6:30 - 8:00pm
The Other Reading Difficulty: Comprehension
Presenter: Beth Powell, Director, Programs and Program Development - The Reading Clinic
Does your child read well but you suspect is not understanding enough of what he or she reads? Our workshop helps you identify warning signs related to comprehension. We also give you some activities to do with your child to bolster comprehension skills.
The Reading Clinic, Palo Alto
445 Sherman Avenue, Suite N
Palo Alto, CA 94306
March 16, 2011, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Building Your Child's Vocabulary - Let's Talk
Presenter: Beth Powell, Director, Programs and Program Development - The Reading Clinic
Children who exhibit a rich understanding of words in their speech, bring that knowledge to bear in their reading. All too often though, a child's speaking skill lags when it comes to range and quality of vocabulary – and holds back the child’s growth in reading comprehension. This workshop will show you language-based activities that do a great job of bolstering your child’s vocabulary and speaking skills. Click Here to Register
Presenter Background:
Beth Powell has worked in the field of education for 15 years. She completed her BA degree in Math and her MA in Transformative Leadership with a focus on math education. Beth developed the Math with Ease® Program used at The Reading Clinic. She is a member of the California Mathematics Council and has presented at their annual Asilomar Conference. She has developed small-class programs for decoding and for reading comprehension and is trained in
the Slingerland method.
The Reading Clinic, Palo Alto
445 Sherman Avenue, Suite N
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Understanding Psychological Evaluations and Advocating for Your Child
Dr. Brendan Pratt, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, PSY17794
Date: Monday, January 31, 2011
Time: 6:30 to 8 pm
Location:
Parent's Place
200 Channing Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 4301-2415
Parents often have their children undergo comprehensive psychological evaluations, but they may be left wondering what it all means and what they can do about it. Dr. Pratt will explain how to understand the results of an evaluation and how to translate those results into an effective educational plan. He will then give parents practical suggestions for advocacy using clinical vignettes from his ten years in private practice. Dr. Pratt is a licensed psychologist who specializes in psychological evaluations, educational advocacy and school placement assistance; and more information about his practice can be found at www.prattcenter.com. Dr. Pratt does not allow video or audio recording of his presentations.
Please visit www.prattcenter.com for a video introduction of Pratt Center services and online scheduling of appointments.
Brendan Pratt, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist PSY17794
The Pratt Center
The Reading Clinic Announces Speakers and Workshops for the Fall
Speaker Series for Parents
The Reading Clinic is pleased to collaborate with Parent’s Place on co-sponsoring two speaker events this Fall.
These events are free and open to the public. For more information about Parent’s Place, please go to: http://www.parentsplaceonline.org/
Developmental Red Flags: What to Look for and What to Do
Presenter: Dr.Jessica Rosenbaum, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
DATE: Wednesday November 10, 2010
TIME: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
PLACE: Parent’s Place
Click here to RSVP
In her talk, Dr. Rosenbaum will share concrete, helpful information about learning and behavior in children between the ages of 4 and 16. She will address what to do if pre-school and/or early elementary school teachers express concerns about your child’s social development or rate of academic progress. Specific red flags will be identified as will steps to take to address areas of need. learning disabilities and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity will be defined and the diagnostic process will be explained.
Background:
Jessica L. Rosenbaum, Ph.D., has been a Licensed Clinical Psychologist since early 2003. Since that time, she has completed psychological, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological evaluations of children ranging in age from 4 to 17. Dr. Rosenbaum is adept at differentiating between learning, behavioral, and/or emotional causes for symptoms that children are presenting at home and
at school. Her undergraduate degree is from UCLA. She completed both her M.A. and Ph.D. at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. She completed her psychologist internship at Children’s Hospital in Oakland, CA. Dr. Rosenbaum completed post-doctoral work at Family and Community Enrichment Services, Inc. in San Mateo, CA.
Parent Workshops
The Reading Clinic will offer two parent workshops during the month of October at each of its clinic locations. Space is limited for these workshops so please register at www.thereadinclinic.com.
Your Child's Writing - The Link with Comprehension
Presenter: Beth Powell, Director, Programs and Program Development - The Reading Clinic
Some children appear to have strong writing basics. They write complete sentences with proper punctuation. They spell well and demonstrate a strong vocabulary. Yet, their written work may pose significant difficulty from a reader’s perspective. This workshop will give you activities to help your child write such that a reader can visualize and understand your child’s writing.
Presenter Background:
Beth Powell has worked in the field of education for 15 years. She completed her BA degree in Math and her MA in Transformative Leadership with a focus on math education. Beth developed the Math with Ease® Program used at The Reading Clinic. She is a member of the California Mathematics Council and has presented at their annual Asilomar Conference. She has developed small-class programs for decoding and for reading comprehension and is trained in
the Slingerland method.
DATE: Tuesday, October 5th
TIME: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
PLACE: The Reading Clinic – San Mateo
1650 S. Amphlett Blvd., Suite 118
San Mateo, CA 94402
DATE: Tuesday, October 12th
TIME: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
PLACE: The Reading Clinic - Fremont
39825 Paseo Padre Pkwy (SKS Building)
Fremont, CA 94538
DATE: Tuesday, October 19th
TIME: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
PLACE: The Reading Clinic – Saratoga
18820 Cox Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
DATE: Tuesday, October 26th
TIME: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
PLACE: The Reading Clinic – Palo Alto
445 Sherman Avenue, Suite N
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Building Your Child's Vocabulary - Let's Talk
Presenter: Lynne Baldwin, Director, Programs and Program Development - The Reading Clinic
Children who exhibit a rich understanding of words in their speech, bring that knowledge to bear in their reading. All too often though, a child's speaking skill lags when it comes to range and quality of vocabulary – and holds back the child’s growth in reading comprehension. This workshop will show you language-based activities that do a great job of bolstering your child’s vocabulary and speaking skills.
Presenter Background:
Lynne Baldwin has a background in special education working with children and adolescents with learning disabilities such as dyslexia and ADD/ADHD. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Stanford University. Her background includes research and teacher training on language arts for differentiated classroom instruction and tutoring in reading, writing, and math for adolescents with learning disabilities. She is a member of the International dyslexia Association (www.interdys.org and of CHADD (Children and Adults with ADD & ADHD), a national informational and advocacy organization for people with ADD/ADHD (www.chadd.org).
DATE: Tuesday, October 5th
TIME: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
PLACE: The Reading Clinic – Saratoga
18820 Cox Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
DATE: Tuesday, October 12th
TIME: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
PLACE: The Reading Clinic – Palo Alto
445 Sherman Avenue, Suite N
Palo Alto, CA 94306
DATE: Tuesday, October 19th
TIME: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
PLACE: The Reading Clinic – San Mateo
1650 S. Amphlett Blvd., Suite 118
San Mateo, CA 94402
DATE: Tuesday, October 26th
TIME: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
PLACE: The Reading Clinic - Fremont
39825 Paseo Padre Pkwy (SKS Building)
Fremont, CA 94538
For more information about the workshops or speaker events and to register (all events are free and open to the public), please call 1-800-790-8302 or to go our registration page here.
Past Events
Pretend Play in Preschool Children: Recognizing and Understanding Red Flags in Play (ages 2-5)
Presenter: Dr. Carol Slotnick, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
DATE: Tuesday, September 28, 2010
TIME: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
PLACE: Parent’s Place – Peninsula, 200 Channing Ave.,
Palo Alto, CA 94301-2415
This talk will cover the definition, function and structure of pretend play. Dr. Slotnick will share strategies parents can use to facilitate pretend play in preschool children. She will discuss how recognition of individual differences and developmental concerns in preschool children’s imaginary play.
Background:
Carol Fisher Slotnick, MSW, PhD. is a licensed clinical psychologist with a background in child development. She has worked as a psychologist with young children for 24 years. She has a private practice in Palo Alto and also teaches psychology interns and psychiatry fellows in young child assessment and treatment in her role as Adjunct Clinical Faculty member in the Stanford Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine. She received her B.A. (1973), M.S.W. (1976), M.A. (1979) and Ph.D. (1984) from the University of California, Berkeley and completed her postdoctoral training at Stanford Medical School, Division of Child Psychiatry and Child Development, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (1985). She worked at the Children’s Health Council from 1986-2000 as a staff psychologist and then as director of Young Child Services.
The Developmental Assessment Process: An Overview of Psychological Testing in the Private Sector
Learn about the seven different roles a psychologist is qualified to provide and the inner-workings of the evaluation process. Learn which test batteries are best suited for looking at specific areas of development and diagnosis including development, school readiness, academic ability, learning strengths and weaknesses, mood, and behavior. Understand the intricacies of the neuropsychological assessment process and why looks
can be deceiving. Finally, gain an appreciation for the complexity of human behavior; for the fact that strengths and weaknesses often cluster and do not exist in isolation; and why test batteries that "screen out" disabilities can be highly deceiving.
Dr. Newton is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the
testing of school-aged children. He is a specialist in the evaluation and
diagnosis of students.
Dr. Newton sees school-aged children from the Bay Area and throughout the Western United States. In the past 22 years, he has conducted over 3,500 assessments and is recognized as a leading expert in child/adolescent assessment and diagnosis.
The Reading Clinic’s Parent Workshop Series
2nd Annual Barnyard Book-A-Thon!
Pony rides!
Petting Zoo!
Reading to farm animals!
The Reading Clinic and My Pony Party are co-hosting a "Barnyard Book-A-Thon" at Webb Ranch in Menlo Park to benefit The Northern California Branch of The International dyslexia Association Children are encouraged to bring their favorite book to read to a farm animal, including pigs, chickens, and ponies. In addition to the reading activities, there will be a petting zoo and pony rides!
Free Admission!
Time: 10am to 3pm
Date: Sunday - May 23rd
Address: Webb Ranch Produce Stand
JUST EAST OF 280
2687 Alpine Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
Building Children's Language and Literacy through Shared Reading
Many families know how important it is to read books with their children. But why? And how? This talk will describe the importance of talking about text during shared reading and present strategies to help parents, aunts and uncles, grandparents, and siblings do just that. Together, the audience and presenter will identify specific examples that work for your family- bring a favorite book to practice with! In addition, shared reading tips for bilingual families and for families with varying levels of literacy will be presented.
Alexis Filippini is an assistant professor in the mild/moderate disabilities program in the Department of Special Education at San Francisco State University. She received her Ph.D. (2007) from the University of California, Santa Barbara in special education, disabilities, and risk studies with an interdisciplinary emphasis in cognitive science. She teaches graduate courses in literacy, assessment and instruction, and positive behavior supports, and she is active in the joint doctoral program.
Date: Wednesday May 19
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Location: St. Charles School
850 Tamarack Avenue
San Carlos, CA 94070
Medical and Non-Medical Approaches to Learning Challenges in Children: Helping Families Navigate Different Systems to Maximize their Child's Potential
A Presentation by Dr. Neal Rojas
April 1, 2010
Hillbrook School
300 Marchmont Drive
Los Gatos, CA 95032
6:00-7:30 PM
This talk will present how developmental behavioral pediatricians help families understand and approach differences in learning. The difference between medical and non - medical treatments including the roles of different types of therapies ( OT, ST, SPED, mind-body, etc. ) will be discussed using real examples from Dr. Rojas clinical and research experiences.
Q&ADHD: An in-depth discussion about children’s ADHD and reading difficulties
A Presentation by Dr. Richard Abbey and Dr. Hans Steiner
March 4, 2010
Covington Elementary School
205 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA
7:00pm
ADHD can have a significant effect on a child’s ability to learn. However, it may not be the only reason that he or she is having difficulty in the classroom.
We invite you to attend Q & ADHD. This event will be hosted by Dr. Richard Abbey and Dr. Hans Steiner, two medical researchers
familiar with children’s ADHD and dyslexia.
Drs. Abbey and Steiner will hold an open discussion about the background and symptoms of ADHD and dyslexia, and attendees will have a chance to ask questions, talk to other parents, and share personal stories.
You will also learn the latest about an ongoing
research study that’s evaluating the investigational
use of a non-stimulant ADHD medication to see if
it can address ADHD symptoms in children with
ADHD and reading difficulties.
Making Sense of Sensory Processing
A Presentation by Moira Sullivan, MS, OTR/L
Accurately interpreting sensory information is essential to understanding and responding accurately to one’s environment. This workshop reviews the major senses: vision, hearing, taste, smell and touch, as well as the “hidden” senses of proprioception and vestibular.
Attendees will learn about typical sensory development, the effect of sensory processing challenges on motor development, self modulation and learning, some of the typical behaviors which result from challenges in sensory processing, and strategies to improve sensory integration.
Moira Sullivan, MS, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist who has her own private practice. Her specializations include early child development, sensory processing disorder, developmental delays, prematurity, and parent training.
Cupertino Teachers Workshop
February 11, 2010
Cupertino Union School District
The Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Dyslexia and How Learning Disabilities Affect Children's Self-Esteem and How Parent and Teachers Can Help
December 2, 2009
Springer Elementary School
1120 Rose Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94040
6:30-8:30 pm
Brooke Cargile will discuss current information about dyslexia, including what is dyslexia, the red flags parents and teachers can identify, and what to do if they believe a student might have dyslexia. This talk will include the process for diagnosing a specific learning disability and the treatments available to students with learning disabilities.
Patty Bardina will discuss the effects of learning disabilities on children's sense of identity and self-esteem as well as strategies parents and teachers can use to support children's self-esteem.
A Book Reading with Joan Ryan
The Water Giver: The Story of a Mother, a Son and Their Second Chance
October 29, 2009
St. Pius Elementary School
1100 Woodside Rd, Redwood City, CA 94061
7:00-7:30 pm - Book signing
7:30-8:30 pm - Reading, talk and Q&A
Like many parents, Bay Area sportswriter Joan Ryan struggled
with the challenges of parenting a child with learning
disabilities. Her son’s odd and often defiant behavior left her
puzzled and exasperated. But when, at age 16, he sustained
a traumatic brain injury, she found a new perspective on
what her son most needed from his mother. Joan recounts
his recovery and her own emotional journey in a new book,
The Water Giver. Don’t miss this chance to hear Joan share
her perspective on parenting a child who struggles with
learning and behavioral issues.
Dr. Brendan Pratt
Psychological Evaluations and Effective Advocacy: Practical Advice for Parents of School-Aged Children
Barnyard Book-A-Thon
Saddle up Book-A-Roos! Come read to animals at the 1st annual Barnyard Book-A-thon in Menlo Park!
The Reading Clinic (www.thereadingclinic.com) and My Pony Party (www.myponyparty.com) are teaming up once again to promote literacy and animal appreciation. In previous years, they have hosted “Read to a Pig” events for children at The Reading Clinic's Bay Area locations. This year they are co-hosting a "Barnyard Book-A-Thon" at Webb Ranch in Menlo Park. Children are encouraged to bring their favorite book to read to a farm animal of their choosing, including pigs, chickens, and ponies. In addition to the reading activities, there will be a petting zoo and pony rides. Admission will be free. Donations will be gladly accepted for Angels on Stage.
Dr. Neal Rojas
How the Attention System Shapes Learning: The Other 3 R's of Academic Success
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Saratoga Community Center
19655 Allendale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Neal L. Rojas, MD MPH from the Center for Developing Minds in Los Gatos will discuss the 4 main functions of the attention system and how they contribute to learning. As a developmental-behavioral pediatrician trained at Stanford, UCSF, and Harvard, Dr. Rojas will share common examples across various grades in which students can overcome challenges to their attention system. He will also discuss some of the most important components of maintaining a healthy attention system.
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