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Our 7th annual summit was amazing…
You will see all the video replays below in the order of the Summit (with the exception of Sara Westbrook)
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Friday, November 12th
WELCOME MESSAGE from sperry
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Sperry will start off our online Summit with a warm welcome (just like we were all together in one room). Sperry will offer her heart message to get the Summit off and running!
Keynote speaker
Scott Barry Kaufman PhD
THE ABILITY AND CREATIVITY INSIDE A CHILD WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES
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Scott will share his personal learning story and the research findings that have led him to redefine intelligence, ability and creativity when it comes to children and learning differences. He will also review what we need as humans to reach our full potential.
Scott Barry Kaufman is a cognitive scientist exploring the mind, creativity, and the depths of human potential. He has taught courses on intelligence, creativity, and well-being at Columbia University, NYU, the University of Pennsylvania, and elsewhere. Dr. Kaufman received a B.S. in psychology and human-computer interaction from Carnegie Mellon, an M. Phil in experimental psychology from the University of Cambridge under a Gates Cambridge Scholarship, and a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from Yale University. In 2015, he was named one of “50 groundbreaking scientists who are changing the way we see the world” by Business Insider.
His Books on Amazon (small percentage goes towards our Charity when you purchase):
Keynote speaker
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe
CALM WITHIN THE STORM - A ROADMAP TO EVERYDAY RESILIENCY
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Life is hard and it is not because you are doing it wrong! The world as we know it is ever-changing. Parents and supporters, alongside their children, are facing times of unparallel stress, unrest, and uncertainty. Our physical, emotional, and mental health are being tested everyday. There is an extraordinary need to build, foster and practice resilience so we can navigate our lives. In this learning event, Dr. Robyne will share her theory of ’Everyday Resiliency’ while exploring how we can nurture and cultivate resilient people and family systems. The information presented in this workshop is researched informed, readily available, and is grounded in wise practices. The learning outcomes are multifaceted. Participants will learn how to incorporate resiliency and wellness practices for personal applications, as well as ideas and skill sets that support our children.
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe is a multi-award-winning psychology and education instructor who specializes in resiliency, navigating stress and change, leadership, and personal wellness in the workplace. Described as transformational, engaging, and thought-provoking, Robyne’s keynotes provide practical strategies grounded in global research and case studies that help foster resiliency within others and ourselves. Robyne is available for consultation, training and professional development opportunities ranging from one-to-one to company-wide initiatives.
Her book:
4:00 pm- 5:00 pm EST Keynote speaker - youth and adult talk
Sara Westbrook
U HAVE THE POWER (YOUTH AND ADULT UPOWER SESSION)
Youth with learning differences often face many challenges that impact their emotional and mental health. Feeling like a failure, believing you are not good enough, and not trusting in your own uniqueness are common struggles amongst youth with differences such as ADHD, dyslexia and other learning (dis)abilities.
** This call was not recorded - live only session
In our first youth and adult keynote talk, Sara Westbrook, a professional speaker, singer, author, and Emotional Resilience Strategist, will be sharing incredible personal stories of ways that she has learned to embrace failures and emotional ups and downs.
Saturday, November 13th
Keynote Speakers
Susan Schenk and Sperry Bilyea
THE PATHWAY OF HOPE: THE CHILD MUST BE PART OF THE JOURNEY
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An interactive talk with Susan (Occupational Therapist, Author and Co-founder) and Sperry (Co-founder and Parent) about how the pathway of hope is really about keeping the child as part of the journey and the focus when it comes to supporting them.
Susan’s book below:
You have done everything you were told to do but your child is still struggling? You are in the process of getting an assessment or waiting for an assessment what can you do now to help your child? You have a diagnosis but now what? We are looking at how you can do everything you know to do to support a child but somehow they are not thriving. This discussion will allow parents and professionals to gain insight into what it means to have a pathway of hope.
Keynote speaker
Dr. Todd Cunningham
WHY DO WE ASSESS: PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS NOW AND IN THE FUTURE
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This keynote talk will provide insight into why we assess and the insights they provide in understanding how to support students with learning differences. Dr. Cunningham will offer practical suggestions to support both parents and professionals on how to understand psychological assessment findings. Key issues about when to assess and when to re-assess will also be covered.
Dr. Todd Cunningham is a school and clinical psychologist and an assistant professor [teaching stream] at the University of Toronto when he is chair of the school and clinical child psychology program and head of the Academic Intervention Lab. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Cunningham has been invited to do workshops on assessment throughout Canada. He has given over 650 presentations and workshops internationally to educators and psychologists on learning disabilities and how to support students with learning difficulties.
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Professional Educational Certificate
This summit is designed for professionals as well as parents and youth. We want to serve you in the best possible way in terms of showing what education you have received through our organization.
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