Why Calling Dysgraphia “SLD in Written Expression” Matters!
Addressing the Complexities of Writing Challenges
COMING SOON!
Do you frequently get called in to support students with dysgraphia? Are your efforts to improve their handwriting not meeting academic expectations?
Writing is complex—it extends far beyond the motor act of handwriting. As such, Dr. Spinks-Franklin, a distinguished Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, will start this course by highlighting the practical implications of using the more accurate term Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) in Written Expression (as defined in the DSM-V), instead of “dysgraphia.”
Dr. Spinks-Franklin will unpack the multifaceted nature of SLD in Written Expression, examining how deficits in executive function (e.g., organization, planning, working memory), language skills (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation), and handwriting (e.g., legibility, speed) all play a role in a student’s writing challenges. With this enhanced understanding, you will be able to advocate for a team approach in supporting students with these difficulties. She will discuss a variety of evidence-informed interventions that your team can collaborate on and implement, including concrete executive functions strategies to support writing, language interventions, and assistive technology, in addition to handwriting remediation. She will also share a case study to demonstrate how a coordinated team approach can lead to improved school participation and academic improvement for a student with SLD in Written Expression.
Leave the course equipped with a concrete understanding of SLD in Written Expression, and how you and your school team can effectively support student success! Closed Captioned in English.
BONUS: Practical Toolkit: Cheat Sheet: Addressing Complexities of Writing Challenges
Adiaha Spinks-Franklin, MD, MPH, FAAP is a board certified Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician. She has more than 20 years’ experience in caring for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities and behavior disorders, and in training pediatric health care professionals in the US and abroad. She holds leadership positions in many national pediatric professional organizations. She identifies as Wonder Woman.
Disclosures: Dr. Spinks-Franklin receives a speaking fee from Apply EBP, LLC. She has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
At the completion of the course, you are expected to:
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- Identify 3 features of Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) in Written Expression
- Determine 3 domains of executive functions that are often impacted in Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) in Written Expression
- Apply 3 evidence-informed strategies to promote successful school participation of a student with SLD in Written Expression in a given case scenario
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1.5 hours of lecture
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- What Is Dysgraphia vs Disorder in Written Expression?
- What Are the Characteristics of SLD in Written Expression?
- How Is SLD in Written Expression Diagnosed?
- What are co-existing conditions with SLD in Written Expression?
- What Are the Evidence-informed Interventions for a team approach to treat SLD in Written Expression?
- Case Study
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1.5 CE hours of training are awarded after:
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- watching the video, passing the post-test (with a score of 70% or higher), and completing the course evaluation.
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For OTs and OTAs
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- Apply EBP, LLC is an AOTA-approved provider of CEUs (see imprimatur below for details).
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- 0.15 ASHA CEUs | Intermediate Level
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- ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures
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For Teachers
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- Apply EBP is an approved sponsor of CTLE for educators in New York State (#23827)
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If you would like to obtain CEUs for another state, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
Learners must watch the video and complete course requirements, including scoring 70% or higher in the post-test to receive a certificate. Three (3) post-test retakes are allowed; if you exceed this limit, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
Webinar Price: $65 for 60-day access to watch and re-watch
Payment Options
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- Pay via Credit Card or PayPal: You are registered instantly!
- Pay via Purchase Order: Email vicki@applyebp.com
Cancellation Policy
There is no cancellation once webinar is purchased. You will have access to this course for at least 60 days. If the webinar becomes unavailable before the learner has had access for 60 days, Apply EBP, LLC will refund the full amount to the learner. Please email or call us if you have any questions.
Accommodations Request
Please email or call us before registering for the course with any questions or requests for accommodations. We will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations.
Complaints Resolution
We welcome all feedback. Please email or call us if you have any complaints so that we may work with you towards a resolution.
Contact Info:
Carlo Vialu
646-269-9039
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