Workshops
Integrated Brain Development Programs, a Panel Discussion
With Kathy Johnson, Dr. Robert Fox, OD, Dr. Richard Herbold, and Patricia Balckburn, OTR
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Saratoga, NY
Thursday, October 7, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
No fee, reservations requested 518-584-7860
“Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia” Seminar
- Albany, NY October 15
- Spokane, WA October 26
- Missoula, MT October 27
8am to 3:45pm. www.MEDS-PDN.com for more details and registration.
Coming in November to Dallas, and Tyler TX
At the end of this seminar the participant will be able to:
1. Identify the common causes of Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia and when
brain development occurs for necessary cognitive skills
2. Explain why brain health is necessary for brain development at any age, what
nutrients are essential and what foods cause brain dysfunction
3. Describe how stress can effect cognitive functioning and ways to relieve stress
4. Identify the five primitive survival reflexes taught, what symptoms are associated
with each, and what exercises can inhibit each reflex
5. Outline which areas in sensory-motor development contribute to poor reading,
writing and math skills
6. Identify the exercises which target sensory-motor development
7. Discuss listening therapy, the benefits, and list several options for obtaining it
8. Recognize simple vision issues, identify when vision therapy is required, and know
resources
9. List cognitive skills necessary for reading, writing, and math
More information can be obtained at WWW.MEDS-PDN.COM


