National symposium on children with learning disabilities at IIT Madras

The event, which will focus on best practices in the intervention for children with specific learning disabilities, will be held on January 21 and 22, 2023. 

Madras Dyslexia Association (MDA), a non-profit organisation founded by parents of children with dyslexia, is organising National Symposium 2023 at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras on January 21 and 22, 2023. The symposium will focus on best practices in the intervention for children with specific learning disabilities. 

The symposium is open to everyone interested in providing meaningful support to children with dyslexia. The association was founded D Chandrasekhar, who belongs to the 1970 batch of BTech (metallurgical and material engineering) at IIT Madras. 

Chandrashekar said, “As the MDA celebrates our 30 years in the service towards children with dyslexia and their stakeholders, we are glad to bring to the people, the experts to share the best practices to facilitate optimal intervention. Children with dyslexia are endowed with many strengths pros and are capable of achieving success in many areas. Let's work together to enable them to develop into productive individuals.” 

Geetha Santha Ram, Director, SpLD Assessment Services, English Language and Literacy Division and Staff Professional Development Division, Singapore Dyslexia Association (DAS), would give the keynote address. Speakers include doctors, occupational therapists and experts in the field of play, parenting and emotional wellness. 

School principals, teachers, special educators and parents have been registering for the symposium with a view to understanding the importance of a multi-pronged approach. Many of the stakeholders have plans to integrate these learnings with teaching-learning practices followed at their respective schools. 
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