Common Ground Speaker Series: The Ever Changing Brain (Virtual)
@ Zoom - requires registration
Common Ground is hosting an event that is particularly relevant our community
Fumiko Hoeft, MD, PhD, with Ben Powers
The Ever Changing Brain:
Best Practices for Nurturing Every Child’s Unique Neurodiversity
Wed, Nov 8, 7pm-8:15pm PT (Virtual via Zoom)
Our experts will discuss the current science and innovations in brain research in regard to neurodiversity that impact students’ learning and learning outcomes. Details and register.
Our children’s brains are developing and changing everyday. An understanding of the current science and innovations in brain research in regard to neurodiversity across all children has never been more crucial or accessible. Renowned expert Dr. Fumiko Hoeft will walk us through the multi-faceted impact of biological, social and cultural influences on learning and learning outcomes, and impart her wisdom on successful strategies to help our children maximize their unique strengths, motivation and resilience as they navigate the classroom and home. Moderated by Ben Powers, a researcher and educator who works with students with dyslexia and ADHD and is Executive Director of The Southport School and CoLAB in Connecticut.
