Dyslexia Mini-Course
Education and Expert Support
Our eight-module mini-course will give you information and resources you need to successfully support your child at home and advocate for them at school. ChildNEXUS Founder and clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Karen Wilson leads the course and conversations with guest experts. Each module includes a pre-recorded video to allow you to move through the course at your own speed.
Course Topics & Speakers
1 - Understanding Dyslexia
2 - Treatment and intervention options
3 - IEP/504 plans
4 - Creating a Partnership with the School
5 - Creating a Supportive Home Environment
6 - Social and Emotional Factors that Impact a Child’s Learning
7 - Celebrating the Whole Child
8 - Wrap-Up
Dr. Karen Wilson, Clinical Neuropsychologist
In addition to being the founder of ChildNEXUS, Dr. Wilson is a clinical neuropsychologist specializing in assessing neurodevelopmental disorders. She has extensive experience evaluating children, adolescents, and young adults who present with learning, processing, or social-emotional challenges. As the Director of West LA Neuropsychology, PC, she uses her in-depth understanding of brain-behavior relationships to help identify the causes of difficulties individuals are experiencing and utilize comprehensive and evidence-based approaches to determine one’s unique neurocognitive profile and develop a treatment plan tailored to each child, adolescent or young adult.
Dr. Bibi Pirayesh, Educational Therapist
Dr. Pirayesh is an Educational Therapist and Educational Specialist/Consultant who offers her clients a full educational therapy suite. In addition to working with students, she helps parents work with their child’s differences, works with teachers and schools, and advocates for students.
Amanda Selogie and Vickie Brett, Special Education Attorneys
Vickie Brett and Amanda Selogie founded their law firm on the principle that all children deserve a quality public education and quality representation to obtain that. At Selogie & Brett, LLP, the attorneys practice special education law and focus on providing children living with disabilities an equal opportunity to access their education in the public school system.
Sari Goodman, Certified Parent Educator and Trainer
Sari Goodman supports parents by developing an understanding of family dynamics to create an action plan that reduces chaos and brings calm. She has been an educator of students, teachers, and parents for over 30 years.
Daniel Franklin, Educational Therapist
Dr. Daniel Franklin is the founder, president, and clinical director of Los Angeles-based Franklin Educational Services, Inc., which provides a wide range of individualized school support services for students of all ages and needs.
Learn from the experts and access the content for 1-year for only $197!
Live Virtual "Ask Me Anything" Office Hours with a ChildNEXUS Team Member will be held Fridays at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET, October 27 - December 22, 2023.
