Free Program

On LD/ADHD For Parents

WESTPORT — The Connecticut Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities (CACLD) has announced the first talk in a series of family education programs funded by a grant from The Westport Young Woman’s League.

The first program will be held on Wednesday, March 19, at the New Learning Center in Westport from 7 to 8:45 pm. John Ryan will speak on “Utilizing Multiple Intelligences Theory to Access Strengths of Children with LD/ADHA.” Dr Ryan will explore the aspects of Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theory about learning aptitudes and how that theory can be applied to developing learning strengths in children identified with LD and/or ADHD. Dr Ryan, a clinical psychologist with more than 20 years experience in the field of learning disabilities and ADHD, will be providing participants with information on how to informally determine their child’s preferred learning style and how to encourage that style throughout their child’s development. He is currently the director of Future Horizons, a support center for adolescents and adults with LD and/or ADD in Southington.

This program is free of charge and open to the public. Registration is required. To register call CACLD at 838-5010.