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IDA-GA Outreach Event: Journey Into Dyslexia, Gwinnett County

Thursday, March 8, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (ET)

Suwanee, GA

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Small venue showing of the 75-minute HBO Documentary: Journey Into Dyslexia.

Debra Foster McElhaney, Patrick Whaley, and Dr. Leslie Stuart will serve as discussion facilitators after the showing.

Gathering begins at 6:00 p.m. Refreshments served. Showing of film will begin at 6:30 p.m. Event will end by 8:30 p.m.

Facilitators

Debra Foster McElhaney, M.Ed., is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in North Atlanta. She conducts seminars and workshops related to special needs topics and leads support groups for fathers of special needs children. Debra, an advisory board member of Families of Children Under Stress (FOCUS), has two young adult children, including a "uniquely challenged" daughter.

 

Patrick Whaley graduated in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech University.  In 2010 he won the Georgia Tech InVenture Prize for his innovative design in sports apparel.  This successful young entrepreneur has dyslexia.  Visit http://www.econ.gatech.edu/news-and-events/news/story?id=62932.

 

Dr. Leslie Stuart is a clinical psychologist in private practice.  She primarily conducts psychological evaluations to assess an individual's learning profile.  Dr. Stuart specializes in a variety of learning disabilities, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and language learning disabilities, as well as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders.  She has extensive experience working with schools and a variety of professionals.  She has been in private practice for over 15 years and currently has an office in Atlanta.  

 

 

 

When & Where



Gateway Church
3108 McGinnis Ferry Road
Suwanee, GA 30024

Thursday, March 8, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM (ET)


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International Dyslexia Association - GA Branch



The Georgia Branch of The International Dyslexia Association is a non-profit, scientific and educational organization which was formed to increase public awareness of dyslexia. We are a resource and support system for parents, individuals with dyslexia, and educators.

Many of our members are actively involved in the diagnosis and remediation of dyslexia. Our members are educators, psychologists, physicians, individuals with dyslexia, and parents who have dealt with learning disability issues within local public and private schools.

With its approximate 300 members, the Georgia Branch provides an information and referral hotline, community outreach activities, yearly conferences, teacher training workshops, and e-newsletters. The Branch encourages teachers to train in multisensory language instruction.

Membership in the local branch is included in the cost of IDA membership. If you are one of the many people affected by dyslexia or if you have family members or students with dyslexia, we urge you to join the IDA and become an active participant.