Kathryn Burke is the Executive Director of the Centre for Literacy, an Edmonton based organization supporting students with learning disabilities. She served for 5 years as the Executive Director for the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta, and prior to that was a healthcare executive. She has frequently appeared on television and radio to speak about learning disabilities. She holds an Honours Undergraduate and Master’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Calgary. She is the author of the best selling non-fiction book, An Accidental Advocate.
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When to Worry: Early Warning Signs of Learning Disabilities
Presented By
Kathryn BurkeSession Details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| September 30, 2019 | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Location
Grade Levels
AllSome young readers gain reading skills with minimal difficulty; others struggle to acquire those same basic literacy skills. The difficulties some students experience are often unexpected and leave parents confused about the cause of the problem. Sometimes problems with learning to read may be early signs of a learning disability or disorder in reading. This session, designed for parents and caregivers, will provide insight about the early signs of a learning disability or disorder in reading, and what parents can do to help their child.
Target Audience
Parents; School volunteers