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WORKSHOPS and CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Featured Upcoming Engagement
February 22, 2012 - Chicago, IL
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) International Conference. Keynote Speaker. Opening General Session (8:30am - 9:45am) "The STRESS Connection: The Missing Piece of the LD Puzzle"
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Other Upcoming Engagements
January 13, 2012 - Beverly, MA
Guest Speaker at the Kickoff Event of the Landmark/Beverly Collaboration at the Briscoe Middle School. "Why so many students find school so challenging: Helping the general classroom teacher think a new approach to helping them find success."
February 2, 2012 - Brookline, MA
Brookline Adult & Community Education Thursday Evening Lecture Series: "How Stress Puts the Brains of Kids with Learning Disabilities at Ris"7:00-8:30. Click here to register:
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"When we heard your presentation on Stress and Learning at the CHADD
conference in Orlando, we felt like you were talking directly to us. We´re looking forward to
having you do this presentation at our daughter´s school in North Carolina. So many parents and
teachers need to hear what you have to say about how to help kids manage stress."
-Dr. & Mrs. M.
Previous Engagements
December 8, 2011 - Cambridge, MA
Cambridge Parent Advisory Council on Special Education Presentation and discussion: Why school is so stressful for students with learning disabilities,
ADHD and other special education needs. Recommended strategies for reducing stress and supporting kids´ success at school.
November 12, 2011 - Orlando, FL
Presentation at CHADD´s 23rd Annual Conference on ADHD, Disney´s Contemporary Resort: "Creating Better Tomorrows." Topic: STRESS! Why the Brains of Students with
Learning Disabilities/ADHD are At Risk and What You Can Do About It--NOW !"
Read CHADD´s Pre-Conference Blog about Dr. Schultz´s presentation
September 22-24, 2011 - Charleston, SC
16th Annual Conference on Advancing School Mental Health. Sponsored by the Center for School Mental Health, University of Maryland Medical School, Department of Psychiatry."Stress! Why the Brains of Students with LD and ADHD are at Risk and What You Can Do".
April 25, 2011 - Newton, MA
Fessenden School (Note: open only to the Fessenden Community).
Fessenden´s 4th Annual Boys Education Panel Discussion: "Boys Who Bully"
March 18, 2011 - The Harbour Club Ballroom, Charleston, SC
An Evening with Dr. Jerome Schultz, Hosted by Trident Academy.
Keynote Speaker. "Stress and its Impact on Learning, Social Relationships and Self-Esteem in Children with LD and ADHD".
March 9, 2011 - Mansfield, MA
9th Annual Alternative Education Collaborative Conference. "The Relationship Between Stress and Learning".
February 7, 2011 - Center School, Hopkinton, MA
Staff Development and Clinical Consultation. "Understanding ADHD in Young Children".
October 21, 2010
Featured Expert. About Our Kids on Sirius Doctor Radio (Channel 114), Presented by NYU Medical Center. "Gifted Kids with ADHD: The Challenges and the Joys".
June 29, 2010 - Southborough, MA
Southborough and Northborough MA Public Schools Staff Development Program "Building the Ideal Public School Program for Students with Language-Based Learning Disabilities"
April 28, 2010 – Holiday Inn, Waterloo, Ontario
"Nowhere to Run–No Place to Hide" STRESS: Unmasking the real reason kids with special needs hate school, and what to do about it."
Keynote Speaker at "CHILL OUT!" A conference on child mental health sponsored by the Student Support Leadership Initiative of Canada
April 10, 2010 - Park Plaza Hotel, Boston, MA
"Therapeutic Considerations when Treating Children with ADHD, LD, NVLD, Aspergers and other Special Needs"
Child Psychotherapy Course - Harvard Medical School Department of Continuing Education
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March 24, 2010 - Beverly, MA
Staff Development. North Shore Academy Lower School"Understanding the Relationship Between Learning Disabilities, Fragile Emotions and Worrisome Behaviors "
A program of the of the North Shore Educational Collaborative
February 17-20, 2010 – Baltimore, MD
"STRESS! What Parents and Teachers need to KNOW and DO" and "LD After Hours:
Extra-Curricular Challenges (and solutions) for Kids with LD." and
"Stress and Anxiety: Why Students with ADHD, LD, NVLD and Asperger Syndrome Are So Vulnerable"
47th Annual International Conference. Learning Disabilities Association of American (LDA).
February 8, 2010 – Hebrew College, Newton, MA
"Recognizing and Managing Stress in the Jewish Day School Environment."
Guest Lecturer, Online Course. Community of Practice (CoP) – Diverse Learners Group.
January 25, 2010 – Ottoson Middle School, Arlington, MA
"Good Stress/Bad Stress: How to Recognize and Manage Stress in Ourselves, our Families and our Students.
A Practical and Positive Approach to Dealing with the Pressures of Life."
Arlington Parent Forum, Arlington Public Schools
November 21, 2009 - Congress Centrum, Hamburg, Germany
"The Relationship Between Stress and Learning: What to Know, What to Do. Demystifying Executive Functioning and
its relationship to ADHD and LD."
European Council of Independent Schools (ESIC) International Conference, Featured Speaker
November 9, 2009 - Seefurth Center, Waltham, MA
"The Art and Craft of Supervision: A Course for School-based Practitioners Committed to Enhancing the Professional
Development of Trainees, Interns and Assistants. "
Download the Art and Craft of Supervision Flyer
October 30, 2009 - Boston Marriot Hotel, Burlington, MA
18th Annual World Congress on Learning Disabilities:"Increasing Global Awareness and Understanding of
Learning Disabilities through Instruction and Best Practices "
Learning Disabilities Worldwide (LDW)
October 8, 2009 - Convention Center, Cleveland, OH
Pre-Conference Institute:"Stress and Anxiety: Why students with AD/HD, LD, NVLD and Aspergers
are so vulnerable, and what
you (and they) can do about it. "
21st Annual CHADD International Conference on ADHD
March 23 & 30, 2009 - Cambridge, MA
"Guest Lecturer, Harvard Medical School"
Demystifying ADHD: Practical Strategies for Clinicians in Training
March 9, 2009 & April 13, 2009 - Lexington, MA
"Understanding Children with Fragile Emotions and Challenging Behaviors"
Professional Development. Hastings Elementary School
March 6, 2009 - Newton-Wellesly Hospital, Newton MA
"STRESS! How it affects learning, social skills and behavior, and what to do about it"
Spring Mental Health Series, Middlesex Partnerships for Youth
February 25, 2009 - Salt Lake City, Utah
"A Relationship to Be Concerned About: Stress and the Child with LD"
2009 International Conference of the Learning Disabilities Association of America
January 30 & 31, 2009 - Park Plaza Hotel, Boston, MA
"Helping Students with Challenging Behaviors and Fragile Emotions Succeed in School"
Harvard Medical School Department of Education
School Mental Health Conference
January 27, 2009 - Waltham, MA
"Why do they DO that? Understanding the student with Fragile Emotions and Challenging Behaviors - Pt. 3"
EDCO Collaborative (Three session course for teachers)
January 26, 2009 - Waltham, MA
"The impact of Stress on Learning"
EDCO Collaborative Training for Teachers
December 12, 2008 - Cambridge, MA
"Helping Students with Bipolar Disorder Learn Effectively"
Harvard Medical School Department of Continuing Education Course. "
Bipolar Disorder from Childhood to Adulthood"
December 4, 2008 - Holliston, MA
"Good Stress/Bad Stress: How to Recognize and Manage Stress in Ourselves, Our Families and Our Students.
A practical and Positive Approach to Dealing with the Pressures of Life"
Parent/Teacher Association and Simmons College Collaborative Training
November 19, 2008 - Cambridge, MA
"Understanding Neuropsychological Testing and Learning Styles"
Support Group for Adults with LD/ADHD. Sponsor: Mass Rehabilitation Commission Cambridge, MA
November 15, 2008 - Anaheim, CA
"Stress and Anxiety: Why Students with ADHD, LD, NVLD and Asperger Syndrome Are So Vulnerable"
20th Annual CHADD International Conference on ADHD
November 8, 2008 - Burlington, MA
"What, Me Worry? Understanding Stress in kids with LD/ADHD"
International Conference Learning Disabilities Worldwide
October 24, 2008 - Washington, D.C.
"Keynote Presentation: STRESS—Why Students with Special Needs are Particularly at Risk and What You
Can Do About It "
The Lab School of Washington, D.C., 13th Annual Scientific Research Conference
September 11, 2008 - Concord, MA
"Keynote Presentation: Stress & Learning: Implications for Kids, Parents and Staff "
Concord Area Special Education Collaborative (C.A.S.E.)
August 26th 2008 - Plymouth, MA
"Staff Development Day - Bullying and the Child with Special Needs "
Plymouth Area, Special Education Collaborative
