Community Lecture Series
The Dyslexia Foundation Live Simulcast Conference-UCLA
"Dyslexia and Literacy: “Understanding Executive Functions, Language, and Reading"
Friday, February 15
Light snacks will be provided throughout the day. Feel free to bring a bag lunch if you are coming for the day. You can also walk to Southport village for a "grab and go" quick bite (Spic and Span, Sammy's Southport Pizza, The Sono Baking Co. & Cafe) or sit and eat at The Horseshoe or The Grey Goose. All within walking distance to TSS.
Conference Agenda:
(Register below for specific workshops or for the whole day of presentations)
11:30 AM- 11:40 AM EST
Welcome
Dr. Benjamin Powers
11:40 AM – 1:00 PM EST
“Neurobiological Underpinnings for Executive Functions”
Dr. Laurie Cutting
1:00 PM – 1:20 PM EST
Break
1:20 PM – 1:35 PM EST
Einstein Award – Presenter: Claudia Koochek
Recipient: Dr. Maryanne Wolfe
1:35 PM – 2:40 PM EST
“Executive Functions: Genetic, Behavioral, and Assessment Considerations”
Dr. Eric Willcutt
2:40 PM – 3:40 PM EST
“Oral Language, Working
Memory, and Executive Functions” Dr. Bonnie Singer
3:40 PM – 4:40 PM EST
Break
4:40 PM – 6:00 PM EST
“Classroom Strategies that facilitate Executive Functions”
Dr. Kelly Cartwright