ADD ADHD Blog.com » Learning Disability http://www.addadhdblog.com A blog about Attention Deficit Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:26:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 ADHD Live Event: Come See Me Live (April 14) http://www.addadhdblog.com/adhd-live-event/ http://www.addadhdblog.com/adhd-live-event/#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:02:40 +0000 Dr. Kenny Handelman http://www.addadhdblog.com/?p=1061 I’m writing this post to let you know that I will be speaking live for the Learning Disability Association of Mississauga on Thursday April 14th from 7-9 pm. Registration is at 6:30 pm.
The title of this talk: Attention Difference Disorder: How to Turn Your ADHD Child or Teen’s Differences into Strengths in 7 Simple Steps.

I am excited about this talk – because I’ll be talking about the strategies which I describe in my book (of the same title) – which will be coming out on June 7th, 2011.

This talk is set up to help to support the LDAO Chapters of North Peel and Mississauga.

Details:
Date: Thursday April 14th, 2011
Time: 6:30 pm registration – talk from 7-9 pm
Where: Mississauga Convention Center – 75 Derry Road West, Salon E, Mississauga, Ontario
Cost: $10 if you register in advance, $20 at the door (and free if you are a member of the LDA chapters). Please note, the money at the door goes directly to fund the programs of the LDA chapters.

Registration is Required:
To register, please phone: 905-272-4100 or email the LDA at: lda1@bellnet.ca (copy and paste this email into your email program)

To get a copy of the PDF invitation, please click here.

I know that this invitation will really only apply to those of you who live in the Toronto area. If you are interested in other events with Dr. Kenny, please be sure to join our email list, and we will let you know of future events.

(also, please remember that if you post a comment on this blog, or email us, we cannot register you for the event, you need to contact the LDA through the info above).

I hope you see you there!
Best,

Dr. Kenny

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Listed below are a few software programs which may assist you. This is a list of a few programs that I have heard about from colleagues. Please note that I don’t have direct personal experience to strongly endorse any of these outright – rather I provide this list as a place for you to get started and to do your own research from here. Hopefully, the power of this community will help you – because people can share their experiences with these programs in the comments below.

  1. Dragon Naturally Speaking: This software is probably the best voice to text software. I have used this one, and I find that the newer version is much more accurate than previous versions. I will say that one of the biggest drawbacks if if someone has a particular accent, or a speech articulation problem, it can be quite frustrating.
  2. Kurzweil 3000 Kurzweil is described on their site as: “Kurzweil 3000™ is a comprehensive reading, writing and learning software solution for any struggling reader, including individuals with learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, attention deficit disorder or those who are Enlish Language Learners.”
  3. Smart has a whole set of resources that help teachers be more interactive with students and use the technology to help with this.
  4. Word Q is a software program which helps with editing, by suggesting possible words and it also includes some aspects of speaking the words back to you.
  5. Text to Speech Software: This software helps to read text out loud to assist with learning.

Have you tried any of these software programs to help with learning (for ADHD or Dyslexia/Learning Disabilities)?

Have you used any other software programs which you would recommend?

Please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.

Best,

Dr. Kenny

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To find these, click here.
Dr. Kenny

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