TIS hosts its seventh annual Forum for Learning Disability in collaboration with CASE

Updated on: Friday, March 15, 2013

TATA Interactive Systems (TIS), recently hosted its seventh annual Forum for Learning Disability.

Held in collaboration with Citi Academy for Special Education (CASE), the 2-day meet centered on the theme ˜Learning Disabilities“ a more inclusive perspective that was aimed at creating awareness, this forum promots remedial measures for Learning Disabilities (LD) and share the latest global knowledge and advances in the area of LD.

The Forum for Learning Disabilities extended the scope from specific Learning Disabilities (Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia) to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Due to an overwhelming response, the select invitation workshop was attended by around 120 delegates from various districts across Maharashtra!

Participants included a select mix of principals, teachers, parents and subject experts (medical practitioners).

Approximately 20 % of children in a classroom get poor marks and one of the causes for this is Specific Learning Disability (SpLD). Through timely counseling and remedial measures, LD can be taken care of.

This workshop addressed some key LD issues like Poor School Performance, 'Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)' and 'Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)'. Assessment and Management sessions for ADHD as well as ASD were also conducted. Other sessions included ˜Management of Autism in the Classroom, ˜Remedial Education and ˜Technology-based Interventions in LD Remedial Education.

Furthermore, the forum went through a panel discussion and a Q&A session and counselling for parents highlighting Role of Parents.

TIS hosts its seventh annual Forum for Learning Disability in collaboration with CASE

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