Speaker Series to Discuss Children's Learning Difficutlies
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and Springer School will host a two-part Young and Healthy Speaker Series, "Struggling to Learn," to help parents of children with learning difficulties.
Educators from Springer School and pediatric leaders from Cincinnati Children's will present topics "Why Is My Child Struggling" and "Common Learning Difficulties."
The first session, "Why is My Child Struggling," will take place from 7-9 pm, Thursday, May 9. This talk helps parents determine what is causing their children's learning problems. The specialists will offer guidance to find resources and emotional support. Additional discussion will be on the types of educational evaluations and what they can do for children.
"Common Learning Difficulties," will take place from 7-9 pm, Thursday, May 23. This session will provide parents with a framework for understanding where learning breaks down. Parents will receive information on how attention, memory and language difficulties affect learning, as well as techniques for addressing these problems at home.
The Speaker Series is the first program of its kind dedicated to providing educational opportunities for parents. The series, to be held twice annually, will initiate dialogue among parents about topics often presented in Young and Healthy magazine, a publication written and published by Cincinnati Children's. For more information on the Young and Healthy Speaker Series, contact Cincinnati Children's Family Resource Center at 513-636-7606, or go to www.cincinnatichildrens.org and click on events.
Springer School serves children ages 6-14 with diagnosed learning disabilities. Its comprehensive academic program focuses on teaching students the strategies and skills needed to succeed in traditional school settings. Individualized student programs may include language therapy, psychotherapy, and/or motor skills training.
Cincinnati Children's vision is to be the leader in improving child health. The medical center currently employs over 6,500 professionals, serving the health care needs of infants, children and adolescents, and provides research and teaching programs that ensure delivery of the highest quality pediatric care to our community, the nation and the world. The 426-bed facility consistently ranks as one of the country's top 10 pediatric hospitals.
Contact Information
Contact: Amy Caruso, 513-636-5637, amy.caruso@cchmc.org
