Learning About Learning Difficulties | Wanaka | Parents and General Public

At OCULA, we’re exceptional at what we do. Here, we’re all about eyes. But more to the point, we’re all about your eyes. Our care is comprehensive and cutting edge, and our clinic is world-class.From the moment you step inside, our team of specialists work together on an extensive, tailored treatment plan to ensure your vision and eye health is the best it can be.

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AN EDUCATIONAL TOOLBOX
7pm-8.30pm : Parents and General Public Session
 
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Does your child struggle with learning and you're not sure why? Are you an educator in need of the tools to help a student progress? This seminar will delve into how we use our brains to learn, how to tell if your child or student is affected by a vision, language or sensory processing disorder - and what to do about it.  You'll also learn how a vision, language or sensory processing disorder is related to dyslexia.
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Presented by OCULA, in conjunction with SHOUT and Dynamic Development Occupational Therapy Service, this seminar will feature three presentations by Danielle Ross, Behavioural Optometrist (BO), Hallie Pearson, Speech &amp; Language Therapist (SLT) and Fiona Brown, Paediatric Occupational Therapist (OT).
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A child with learning difficulties can often be 'pigeon-holed' into a specific bracket. But many signs and symptoms of a visual, language or sensory processing disorder are similar, and can be confused if not properly diagnosed.
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Each speaker will cover:
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What a SLT/OT/BO actually does.
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Common misconceptions.
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How a does a SLT/OT/BO fit in with dyslexia?
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SLT – language delays and developmental language disorders
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OT – sensory processing disorders
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BO – vision &amp; visual information processing disorders
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Signs / symptoms and statistics on prevalence
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Best age for assessment and comments on B4School check
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You will then have a chance to ask any specific questions you may have during a Q&A session.
“Being informed and knowing what therapy will make the difference for your child and their learning is the key for progression. Come, learn about what we do, we who we work with and how we can help your child, or a child you work with.”
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Entry is by GOLD COIN donation, with all proceeds going towards the Upper Clutha Childrens Medical Trust. 
Tea, Coffee and Cake will be provided following the seminar. 
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