The TLDF 2009

 

The research TIS undertook and presented at the TLDF 2008 indicated that the age of LD detection (in Mumbai) is currently 11.5 years (corresponding to grades six and seven in secondary school).

In addition, research studies and presentations by keynote speakers at the TLDF 2008 indicated that early detection of LD is beneficial in that remedial education delivered earlier is more effective, hence increasing the chances of remediation and a better future for the child.

Hence, with the intention of progressing from these outcomes, TIS has selected ‘Building their tomorrows, today’ as the theme for the TLDF 2009.
1
Keynote: Approaches to Early Detection of Learning Disabilities in Children

Dr. Ken Pugh
President & Director Research – Haskins Laboratories, Yale University, USA
2
Early Detection of Learning Disabilities - The Situation Today: Overview 

Mrs. Lalitha Ramanujan
Director – Alpha to Omega
3
Readiness for Reading, Writing at the Primary Level

Mrs. Vidya Satish
Coordinator of Teacher Training & Professor - Early Child Development at SIES
4
Role of Diagnostic Tools in Early Intervention

Dr. Mrs. Smita Desai
Special Educator & Educational Psychologist, Founder Member – Drishti
5
Quality of life of LD Children and Their Parents at Time of Diagnosis

Dr. Sunil Karande
Professor of Pediatrics, Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College & KEM Hospital
6
LD Screening Checklist for Primary School Children

Ms. Rukhshana Sholapurwala
Special Educator
7
Uneven School Performance: A Red Flag for LD

Dr. Nilesh Shah
Professor & Head, Dept of Psychiatry – LTMG Hospital
8
Implementation of Provisions and Accomodations for the Primary School Child Detected with LD

Ms. Vijaya Vaithilingam
Vice Principal - Fr. Agnel’s
9
LD Across Early Childhood - BioMedical Approaches and Treatment 

Dr. Ken Pugh
President & Director Research – Haskins Laboratories, Yale University, USA
10
Case Study

Ms. Achama Mathew
CEO – Bombay Cambridge Gurukul

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