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Learning Disorders (April 2025)

Event Date(s): Apr 7, 2025 - 12:00am to Jun 9, 2025 - 11:59pmAvailable Credits: 10.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ 10.50 Nursing Contact Hours 10.50 Social Workers 10.50 Participation 10.50 Psychologists CE Credit Register For This Course

Course Details

                               Registration Deadline: April 21, 2025

Learning disorders are one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders and have a significant impact on psychosocial functioning. Individuals with learning disorders are at greater risk for psychiatric disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety), as well as other neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), and neurological conditions (e.g., epilepsy). They are also at greater risk of diminished educational, occupational, and financial gains, as well as incarceration, especially for those impacted by racial and economic disparities.

Within the last 20 years, there have been substantial scientific gains in understanding the genetic and environmental factors that lead to specific atypical patterns of brain development that are associated with learning disorders. We have also made gains in characterizing the profiles of youth with learning disorders to enable early identification and intervention. In this course, we review this information for each of the major learning disorders, including dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. We also discuss learning disorders that are less well understood, including slow processing speed and nonverbal learning disorder.

For each disorder, we present real-world clinical scenarios to illustrate the diagnostic hallmarks and associated signs and symptoms. We discuss neuropsychological profiles associated with each disorder, common comorbidities, and their developmental progression, including what might be expected with appropriate intervention. We discuss diagnostic challenges and how eligibility for special education services and accommodations in school is determined.

 

Course materials are available beginning April 7, 2025, and all coursework must be completed by June 9, 2025? 

Pricing

Registration Deadline: April 21, 2025

Physicians and Doctoral-level Professionals: $445.00
Other Professionals: $345.00

Cancellation Policy

Refunds will be issued for cancellation requests made during the first week of the course, but an administrative fee of $25.00 will be deducted from your refund. Cancellation requests made during the second week will receive a credit toward a future offering of the same course. No refunds or credits will be granted after April 21, 2025.

Q&A Schedule

Week Start Date

Date of Q&A

Time of Q&A

      Faculty Name

Week 1: 4/7/2025

 

11:30 AM -12:00 PM EDT

 Molly Colvin, PhD

Week 2: 4/14/2025 

 

 12:30-1:00 PM EDT

 Ellen Braaten, PhD

Week 3: 4/21/2025

 

12:30-1:00 PM EDT

 Ellen Braaten, PhD

Week 4: 4/28/2025

 

12:30-1:00 PM EDT

 Ellen Braaten, PhD

Week 5: 5/5/2025

 

 12:30-1:00 PM EDT

 Ellen Braaten, PhD

Week 6: 5/12/2025

 

 12:30-1:00 PM EDT

 Molly Colvin, PhD

Course Summary

Available Credits:10.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ 10.50 Nursing Contact Hours 10.50 Social Workers 10.50 Participation 10.50 Psychologists CE Credit
Course Topic:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Essentials, PTSD
Course Format:Online CBT Course, Online Course
Target Audience:

This program is intended for:

  • Psychologists
  • Psychiatrists
  • Pediatricians
  • Mental Health Professionals
  • Teachers
  • Educators
Event Starts: Apr 7, 2025 - 12:00am
Event Ends: Jun 9, 2025 - 11:59pm
Cost: $445.00

Learning Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

Unit 1:

  • The participants will be able to define and describe the most commonly occurring learning disabilities in children and adolescents
  • The participants will be able to articulate the most commonly occurring warning signs of learning disabilities
  • The participants will gain an understanding of the relationship between brain development and learning disorders

Unit 2:

  • The participants will be able to define and describe at least 3 of the signs and symptoms of dyslexia.
  • The participants will be able to identify and describe at least 2 new findings from current research in dyslexia. 
  • The participants will identify 2 of the neurobiological influences of dyslexia. 
  • The participants will be able to identify and summarize the most effective treatments and accommodations for students with dyslexia throughout the lifespan.

Unit 3:

  • The participants will be able to define and describe at least two signs and symptoms of dysgraphia
  • The participants will be able to identify and described the neurobiological influences of dysgraphia
  • The participants will be able to identify and summarize the most effective treatments and accommodations for students with dyscalculia across the lifespan.

Unit 4:

  • The participants will be able to define and describe at least two signs and symptoms of dyscalculia
  • The participants will be able to identify and described the neurobiological influences of dyscalculia
  • The participants will be able to identify and summarize the most effective treatments and accommodations for students with dyscalculia across the lifespan.

Unit 5

  • Participants will define and describe at least three symptoms and signs of a nonverbal learning disability.
  • Participants will define and describe the construct of processing speed and its relationship to learning disabilities.
  • Participants will identify the symptoms of ADHD and describe its relationship to learning disabilities.

Unit 6:

  • Participants will be able to describe a 504 plan and an individualized education program (IEP)
  • Participants will describe when it is appropriate to refer a child for neuropsychological assessment.
  • Participants will identify and describe three neurological/genetic and three neurodevelopmental/neuropsychiatric disorders that are frequently comorbid with learning disabilities.

We have a dedicated staff member who is available by phone 5 days per week between 8 am and 5 pm by calling 866-644-7792 or email at mghcme@mgh.harvard.edu. All inquiries will be dealt with in a timely  (within one business day) and professional manner. Requests for credits or refunds will be reviewed by the Director of the Division of Professional and Public Education, Massachusetts General Hospital. Please refer to our cancellation policy for additional information.”