Learning disability

IBM Foundation and National Center for Learning Disabilities Release Watson-Enabled Tool for Teachers

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Thursday, August 16, 2018
Education, Human behavior, Educational psychology, IBM, Educational technology, Learning disability, Teacher

ARMONK, N.Y., Aug.16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the IBM (NYSE: IBM ) Foundation and the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) announced their collaboration on a suite of classroom resources focused on supporting teachers who work with students with learning and attention issues.

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  • ARMONK, N.Y., Aug.16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the IBM (NYSE: IBM ) Foundation and the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) announced their collaboration on a suite of classroom resources focused on supporting teachers who work with students with learning and attention issues.
  • "We know teachers are hungry for this information, and our collaboration with the IBM Foundation to infuse these evidence-based strategies into general education materials is a crucial next step to support teachers across the country."
  • These resources provide teachers with evidence-based strategies to help them more effectively meet the needs of individual students with learning and attention issues.
  • "Our partnership with NCLD enhances Teacher Advisor's machine learning capabilities so more teachers can effectively and efficiently meet individual students' learning needs."

Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Celebrates Community and Young People Who "Make Waves"

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Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Childhood psychiatric disorders, Educational psychology, Education, Psychiatry, Special education, Abnormal psychology, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Childhood, Learning disability, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder controversies

Playing on the name of the event, Tudisco said we need to create "a tsunami to wash away the stigma of learning disabilities and ADHD."

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  • Playing on the name of the event, Tudisco said we need to create "a tsunami to wash away the stigma of learning disabilities and ADHD."
  • Nine high school students, five of whom attended the event, were presented with the Fred J. Epstein Youth Achievement Awards, recognizing young people with learning disabilities and ADHD for remarkable accomplishments.
  • The honorees, who came from five states and Canada, demonstrate what young people with learning disabilities can achieve through dedication, talent, initiative and the support of their families and teachers.
  • About Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, Inc.
    Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, Inc. is a Westport-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the parents of children with learning disabilities (LD) and attention deficit disorders (ADHD) via its educational programs, award-winning website and blog, and free e-newsletter at http://www.SmartKidswithLD.org .

Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Announces the 2018 Fred J. Epstein Youth Achievement Award Winners

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Dyslexia, Special education, Education, Epstein, Learning disability, Human behavior, Family

WESTPORT, Conn., May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The 2018 Fred J Epstein Youth Achievement Awards (YAA) were presented at the Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities annual benefit on Friday, April 27, 2018 at the Indian Harbor Yacht Club in Greenwich, Connecticut.

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  • WESTPORT, Conn., May 15, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The 2018 Fred J Epstein Youth Achievement Awards (YAA) were presented at the Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities annual benefit on Friday, April 27, 2018 at the Indian Harbor Yacht Club in Greenwich, Connecticut.
  • The award, named for pioneering pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Fred J. Epstein, recognizes outstanding achievement by young people with learning disabilities (LD) or ADHD.
  • Dr. Epstein credited his significant learning disabilities as a major factor in his success and became an inspiration to children with LD.
  • About Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, Inc.
    Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, Inc. is a Westport-based nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the parents of children with learning disabilities (LD) and attention deficit disorders (ADHD) via its educational programs, award-winning website and blog, and free e-newsletter at http://www.SmartKidswithLD.org .

Program to Assist Virginia Students with Disabilities Expands

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Education, Educational psychology, Special education, Human behavior, Developmental disability, Peer mentoring, Learning disability

ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) Alexandria Campus and College Steps announced a new partnership to enhance the college experience for students with disabilities, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities, and Developmental Disabilities.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) Alexandria Campus and College Steps announced a new partnership to enhance the college experience for students with disabilities, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities, and Developmental Disabilities.
  • "We are thrilled to expand upon this partnership NOVA currently has with College Steps to better serve our students."
  • It serves both high school transition students interested in a college-primer experience prior to graduation, as well as students already enrolled in college.
  • Students work with trained peer mentors who are supported by a full-time, on-site Program Coordinator.