IIT Madras hosts national symposium for children with learning disabilities
New Delhi:
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras hosts a national symposium for children with specific learning disabilities. The Madras Dyslexia Association (MDA) will host the National Symposium 2023 on January 21 and He IIT Madras campus on January 22. Meaningful support for children with dyslexia.
According to a statement from IIT Madras, the symposium aims to highlight a needs-based, multi-pronged approach to interventions for special children. It is essential to make it possible to develop, practice, and adopt it.
Madras Dyslexia Association is a first generation entrepreneur founded by D Chandrasekhar in 1970 batch of BTech (Metallurgy and Materials Engineering) in IIT Madras. In 2009 he was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award by IIT Madras.
Highlighting key aspects of the National Symposium 2023, MDA President Chandrashekar said: Best practices to facilitate optimal intervention. Dyslexic children have many strengths and can be successful in many areas. Work together to help them grow into productive individuals. ”
Experts with practical experience in the field are invited to the symposium to gain a better understanding of the influencing factors, challenges and solutions. Geetha Santha Ram, Director, SpLD Assessment Service, English and Literacy Division, Staff Professional Development Division, Singapore Dyslexia Society, will be the keynote speaker. Speakers at the event include doctors, occupational therapists, and experts in the fields of play, parenting and emotional health.
