Calendar
WORKSHOPS and CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Upcoming Engagements
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"
"When we heard your presentation on Stress and Learning at the CHADD
conference in Anaheim, 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
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 - Aneheim, 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
