Those of us who live in the Dallas area have wonderful opportunities for quality information on dyslexia and related disorders.  This spring we have two offerings.  The Dallas Branch of the International Dyslexia Association will have its annual conference on February 20^th.  Dr. David Chard will deliver the keynote: “Connect the Dots: From Referral to Identification to Intervention.”  For more information, go to www.dbida.org.  The branches of IDA are reliable sources for information and conferences.

The Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) will have its annual conference on May 1^st.   ALTA is the professional organization for educators of students with written language difficulties, but the conference offers sound information for parents as well. Richard D. Lavoie is the keynote speaker and will address the issue of motivation in “The Motivation Breakthrough: 6 Secrets to Turning On the Tuned-Out Child.”  For more information, go to www.altaread.org.

Shelton will have a booth at both conferences, so drop by to visit while at the conference.