“Management of Children with Learning Difficulties”- Workshop

(Dyslexia and Attention problems)

Venue :Montessori Training and Research Center

The workshop was organized by Dr. Usha Naik a leading child psychiatrist DAAP and Mrs. Manisha president [DAAP]. Mrs. Begum Bilquis Latif was the guest of honour. Workshop was attended by teachers of many reputed Montessori schools in Hyderabad.

The 2 day workshop dealt with 4 main aspects

· Sensory Processing Disorder by Mrs. Farida Raj- Special Educator and Author of the book “Breaking Through

· Assessment by Mrs. Pooja Jha- Rehabilitation Psychologist

· Behaviour Management by Mrs. Gouri Reddy- Child Psychologist

· English Teaching by Ms. Afshan Jabeen- Dyslexia Therapist and AMI Montessorian.

The main aim of the workshop was to sensitize parents and empower teachers towards children having difficulties such as ADD, ADHD and slow learners. The session emphasized on “Specific Learning” issues at school level and showed ways to recognize and help children ‘at risk’. We also got to know of diverse teaching techniques in English for such special children.

During the sessions, Dr. Shakila Naidu added valuable insights and shared her views on the topics covered. The OIS

S.I unit teachers got an opportunity to present the techniques/ teaching strategies used in our resource room.

The presentation on behaviour management was beneficial; we could implement a few activities in the 3B classes in our school.

In all, it was a good learning experience.