Presentation:
Dr. Mooney will provide participants with an overview of Nonverbal Dr. Mooney Learning Disabilities (NLD) and how this diagnosis can affect the student and their classroom setting. The discussion will include brain structure and functions, developmental manifestations, assessment/diagnosis, and will place particular emphasis on interventions for both home school. Case studies will be presented and a question and answer session will be included. Each participant will receive handouts written by Dr. Mooney.
At the end of this seminar the participant will be able to:
- Define a Nonverbal Learning Disability (NLD)
- Discuss the battery of tests recommended for diagnosing NLD
- Identify the eight diagnostic criteria for diagnosing NLD
- Identify at least four neurological diseases, disorders and/or dysfunctions that are closely related to NLD
- Develop at least four suggested interventions to assist the student with NLD
Schedule:
| 7:30-8:15 am |
SIGN-IN and Coffee/Light Fare |
| 8:15 am |
Welcome/Announcements |
| 8:30 am |
Dr. Mooney (Break 10:00-10:30 am) |
| Noon |
Hot lunch- provided |
| 1:00 pm |
Dr. Mooney (Break 2:30-2:45 pm) |
| 4:15 pm |
SIGN OUT |
Conference Location:
Doubletree Guest Suites Seattle Airport/Southcenter
16500 Southcenter Parkway
Seattle, WA 08188-3388
206-575-3388
Hotel Web Site
http://www.doubletree.com/en/dt/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=SEASPDT
See map and directions
Brochure:
NLD Fall 2006 Brochure
All brochures are in Adobe PDF. Download Adobe's free viewer
Registration:
To register on-line via our secure site, choose your option.
Includes delicious hot lunch, refreshments and presenter handouts.
$149 per professional
$125 per parent, family member or individual with LD
How to Register:
On-line (Credit Card (Visa or MC):
Chose registration above.
Mail (Credit Card, Check):
Print off a registration form (will open in new window) and submit by mail to:
Maple Leaf Center
167 N. Main St.
Wallingford, VT 05773
Fax (Credit Card, Purchase Order):
Print off a registration form (will open in new window) and fax it along with payment to:
802-446-3801
Phone (Credit Card):
Have registration and payment information ready and call:
802-446-3601
Educational Credits:
Psychologists: 6.0 CE's. Maple Leaf Center is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Maple Leaf Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Social Workers: 6 contact hours. Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Provider #886387857)
Speech-Language Pathologists: .6 CEUs. Maple Leaf Center is approved by the CEB of the American-Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide CE activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. This program is offered for .6 CEUs (introductory level; related area). ASHA CE provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
Registration Information:
Due to the expected interest level, seating will only be reserved once your FULL payment has been received. Credit card, purchase order, check or money order constitutes full payment.
Can't Attend?: Purchase Dr. Mooney's book, NLD: A Guide to School Success, or DVD, Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (Coming Soon) for self study. Order on-line by clicking the links above.
Confirmation: Confirmation of registration is sent via fax within one week of receipt in our office. If a confirmation ccannot be sent via fax, a post card is mailed. If youy have not received a confirmation within five days of the conference, pleaes call our office at 802-446-3601 to verify registration.
Certificates of Attendance: A certificate of attendance will be mailed after the conference only to attendees who sign in AND sign out, verifying full attendance. Individuals from other states should be aware that the licensing board in each state determines whether or not the activity is accepted in fulfillment of CE requirements.
Refunds: Requests for refunds must be made in writing. A full refund, less a $25 service charge will be made for requests postmarked 15 days prior to the date of a conference. Refunds in the form of gift certificates to future conferences or to the Maple Leaf Center book store will only be granted after the cut-off date.
Maple Leaf Center is not responsibile for any presenter's or participant's statements, acts, materials or ommissions. Videotaping and audiotaping is prohibted. Hand-held audiotaping is permitted with written request prior to the conference only as an accomodation under the ADA. If you have any special dietary needs or if you have require special accomodations due to a disability, please contact the office so that we may provide you with appropriate service.
