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X-WR-CALDESC:Part 1: Saturday\, September 23\, 2023 \nPart 2: Saturday\
, October 7\, 2023 \n\nJoin us for two 90-minute presentations on the
Whole Child Reading Method\, giving you a quick-start guide to teaching re
ading to our learners of any age. Whether your learner is 4 or 40\, there
is a way to success that works most efficiently\, and these two classes wi
ll focus on how to get there. Participants must attend both presentations\
, as they offer different information\, and one builds on the other.\n\nWhat you will learn: \n• Understanding the basis of the Whole Child Re
ading method\, which is 'We go in through the heart and teach to the brain
.'\no Learning how to create those 'heart' materials and using the ready-ma
de Special Reads materials.\no Learning the strategies of 'teaching to the
brain' and correctly using hemisphere learning techniques has long proven
effective for fast and permanent retention.\n• Understanding the learning w
eakness and strengths of learners with Down syndrome and how to accommodat
e both.\n• Understanding the phonics vs. whole words debate and learning wh
ich to use and when.\n• Teaching individuals with a dual diagnosis of DS/AS
D (autism) and DS/CAS (apraxia)\n\nAbout the speaker \nNatalie Hale
is an award-winning author\, an innovative educator\, a parent of an adul
t son with Down syndrome\, and for over 30 years\, a national and internat
ional speaker on teaching reading to learners with Down syndrome and other
developmental delays. Natalie lives in Los Angeles and continues to trave
l and teach parents and educators across the country and borders through h
er reading workshops in person and online. \n\nSample List of Books: \n- Whole Child Reading: A Quick-Start Guide to Teaching Learners with\n
- Down Syndrome and Other Developmental Delays\n- Down Syndrome Parenting
101: Must-Have Advice for Making Your Life Easier\n- Managing My Money: Ba
nking and Budgeting Basics \n- Oh\, Brother! Growing Up With A Special Nee
ds Sibling \n
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DESCRIPTION:Part 1: Saturday\, September 23\, 2023 \nPart 2: Saturday\,
October 7\, 2023 \n\nJoin us for two 90-minute presentations on the W
hole Child Reading Method\, giving you a quick-start guide to teaching rea
ding to our learners of any age. Whether your learner is 4 or 40\, there i
s a way to success that works most efficiently\, and these two classes wil
l focus on how to get there. Participants must attend both presentations\,
as they offer different information\, and one builds on the other.\n\n
What you will learn: \n• Understanding the basis of the Whole Child Rea
ding method\, which is 'We go in through the heart and teach to the brain.
'\no Learning how to create those 'heart' materials and using the ready-mad
e Special Reads materials.\no Learning the strategies of 'teaching to the b
rain' and correctly using hemisphere learning techniques has long proven e
ffective for fast and permanent retention.\n• Understanding the learning we
akness and strengths of learners with Down syndrome and how to accommodate
both.\n• Understanding the phonics vs. whole words debate and learning whi
ch to use and when.\n• Teaching individuals with a dual diagnosis of DS/ASD
(autism) and DS/CAS (apraxia)\n\nAbout the speaker \nNatalie Hale
is an award-winning author\, an innovative educator\, a parent of an adult
son with Down syndrome\, and for over 30 years\, a national and internati
onal speaker on teaching reading to learners with Down syndrome and other
developmental delays. Natalie lives in Los Angeles and continues to travel
and teach parents and educators across the country and borders through he
r reading workshops in person and online. \n\nSample List of Books: \n- Whole Child Reading: A Quick-Start Guide to Teaching Learners with\n-
Down Syndrome and Other Developmental Delays\n- Down Syndrome Parenting 1
01: Must-Have Advice for Making Your Life Easier\n- Managing My Money: Ban
king and Budgeting Basics \n- Oh\, Brother! Growing Up With A Special Need
s Sibling \n
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SUMMARY:Reading Workshop Part 1
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