Autism Spectrum Disorders Seminar Series 2024-2025

Autism Spectrum Disorders Seminar Series 2024-2025

Join Kern Autism Network, Inc. in our return seminars approach at providing up to date information to parents, educators, therapist, SLP, MFT, LSW, doctors and community at large. These series of seminars will occur throughout the 2024-2025 school year with speakers in the field of Autism expertise, with topics meant to address the entire Autism Spectrum as defined by the DSM-5.

Topic: “Dyslexia or Irlen Syndrome"-Do you have a struggling reader or writer?

Description: This seminar is the perfect roadmap to give your staff a better understanding of these common and sometimes misunderstood disorders.

• Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of dyslexia, dysgraphia, and Irlen Syndrome.
• We will discuss the different warning signs and what pertains to each age.
• We will debunk the most common myths about these conditions.
• We will look at the different types of dysgraphia and examples of what to look for in writing samples.
• You will discover why screening your child for these conditions is essential.
• Everyone will walk away knowing the best interventions and accommodations so each child can thrive.
• All attendees will receive access to Heather Steinbeck's digital Resource Guide

Dyslexia is a language processing disorder affecting one's ability to read accurately and/or quickly. When this happens, it plays a huge role in comprehension and receiving effective classroom instruction. Dyslexia causes one to have difficulty with spelling and written expression.

Irlen Syndrome, also known as Scotopic Sensitivity, is just as common as dyslexia. It also affects a large percentage of our population. Often, it can be mistaken as ADHD, dyslexia, and other issues but it can also co-exist with these too. Irlen Syndrome is a perceptual processing disorder, which causes the brain to become overstimulated from light, print, and patternss within the environment. When the brain become overstimulated several things can happen when someone is trying to read, write and pay attention. It is important that we understand the difference between these two conditions.

Guest Speaker: Heather Steinbeck, M.A.

Heather Steinbeck is a dedicated wife, mother of two, and educator. She has advocated for children with learning differences for over a decade. Heather earned her Master's in Teaching and Learning with a concentration in Reading from Point Loma University. She continued her education and pursued certifications in becoming a Dyslexia Screener and Consultant, Orton-Gillingham Educator, and Irlen Syndrome Screener.

Heather has been in public and private schools for over a decade. She brings a wealth of experience with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and Irlen Syndrome. She teaches an Orton-Gillingham-based reading program and loves teaching children with dyslexia. Heather's philosophy revolves around recognizing every child's uniqueness and diverse learning needs. She desires to empower children with dyslexia, educate families, and enlighten teachers about dyslexia, dysgraphia, and Irlen Syndrome.

Who should attend: Parents, caretakers and community at large.

This seminar will be held at the Hyatt Place of Bakersfield on Coffee Road.

Parking Options: Ample parking in the area. Doors open at 8:45 a.m. for check-in and seminar starting promptly at 9:30 a.m.

NO children please, as we do not have childcare nor the area to accommodate.

NOTICE: No Refunds-if you are unable to attend, please contact us so that you can pass the registration to another relative, co-worker or colleague to attend in your place.

Host or Publisher Kern Autism Network, Inc.