Dyslexia And Other Learning Disabilities

Short description: 

Most elementary school teachers have limited resources related to dyslexia and other learning difference. The purpose of this workshop is to open the door for these educators to a better understanding of dyslexia and other learning differences. This workshop intends to support all teachers in their passion to help every child reach his or her fullest potential

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Explain Dyslexia and other common learning disabilities including Dysgraphia, Dyspraxia, and Dyscalculia 
• Identify the types, symptoms and likely causes of learning disabilities 
• Understand the challenges and deficits associated with learning disabilities  
• Explore various management strategies to deal with and manage children with learning disabilities 

About Instructor 

Tooba Zafar Sial has done her Masters in Clinical Psychology with thriving practice. She has worked as a Coordinator- Life Skills Education at Aahung holding rich experience in conducting trainings and developing content on Gender equality as she has closely dealt with Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) nuances for 2 years with communities and beneficiariesincluding minorities. Moreover, she has served as a Mental Health Counselor at Listening Booth where she did therapeutic work with adolescents collaborating with NED University, SZABISTand IBA. Working in Civil hospital, Institute of Behavioral Psychology, and Umeed-E-Nau Clinics as Associate Clinical Psychologist counted in her significant roles. She has been a trainer and workshop facilitator in trainings for caregivers, which mainly focused on handling psychosocial well-being in adolescence and young adulthood with EDLAB. She has also been an evident personnel in terms of online sessions and speakers including , various radio shows on FM 91, 105, 107that were aim to highlight the significance of gender discrimination, gender equality and child sexual abuse. She had also been trainer specialist for Karachi Down Syndrome Project (KDSP) for Child Sexual Abuse training.