An Interactive Workshop with Eliane Abdel-Malek
What does it really feel like to struggle with reading, writing, math, memory, organization, or processing information, even when you are intelligent and trying your best? Learning disabilities are differences in how the brain processes information. They can affect skills such as reading, writing, spelling, speaking, understanding instructions, organizing thoughts, and working with numbers. They are not a reflection of a person’s intelligence, effort, or potential. Through hands-on activities, guided simulations, real-life examples, and practical discussion, participants will experience some of the challenges individuals with learning disabilities may face.
What You’ll Learn
- • What learning disabilities are and what they are not
• Common learning disabilities, including dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia
• Why an intelligent child may still struggle academically
• How processing speed, working memory, and organization can affect learning
• How learning difficulties can influence confidence, behavior, and emotional well-being
• What parents and educators can do to provide effective support
• Practical strategies that can be used at home and in the classroom
• How to recognize when a child may need additional evaluation or assistance
Who Should Attend
- • Parents and family members
• Teachers and school staff
• Childcare professionals
• College students studying education or child development
• Adults with learning disabilities
• Anyone seeking a better understanding of how people learn differently
Meet the Instructor
Eliane AbdelMalek is a certified ADHD coach through ADDCA in New York and an educator with more than 24 years of experience.
Her professional background includes working as a classroom teacher, earning a special education degree in London, serving as a learning-support teacher, and working as an English Language Learner teacher in Iowa City. Eliane brings professional knowledge, classroom experience, and a compassionate approach to helping families and educators better understand learning differences.
Her professional background includes working as a classroom teacher, earning a special education degree in London, serving as a learning-support teacher, and working as an English Language Learner teacher in Iowa City. Eliane brings professional knowledge, classroom experience, and a compassionate approach to helping families and educators better understand learning differences.
Location
Tavern Blue
805 2nd Street Coralville, Iowa
805 2nd Street Coralville, Iowa