An Evening with the Experts
Tuesday, November 17, 6:30pm – 9pm, Culver City
A Rare Opportunity for Every Special Needs Parent,
Provider or Educator
Three of Calfornia's most distinguished neuropsychologists discuss the importance of independent educational testing and assessment for special needs children.
What do test results tell us about a child.
What makes a test reliable.
What are the limitations of a school psychologist's assessment.
Why it's critical to analyze test results in conjunction with real time observations.
How does your expert help you prepare for your hearing or trial.
Dr. Betty Bostani: Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in the diagnosis and assessment of children on the autism spectrum.
Dr. Mary Large: Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in neuropsychological, developmental, and forensic evaluations.
Dr. Robin Morris: Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in conducting IEE's and evaluating children's programs and placements.
Parents and Caregivers of special needs children
Professionals who work with special needs children
Teachers, Special Education Administrators, Regional Center Representatives
Defining standardized tests and how professionals and educators use them to analyze brain processes.
How test scores are used in making recommendations for a student at an IEP/IPP team meeting, and/or in an administrative hearing.
Why particular assessments are more appropriate than others when assessing a child with autism and other specific disabilities.
Common deficiencies seen in District/Regional Center testing and recommendations.
The importance of observing a student in a classroom and observing a District's offered placement in the context of an educational evaluation.
The importance of using expert psychoeducational testimony at the IEP and hearing levels.
Come prepared with questions for our panelists about testing, assessment, educational programming and therapeutic treatment options.
Time is limited but we will do our best to answer all your questions.
SEATING IS LIMITED For more information and to register please call Jennifer Olson at (310) 204-6624 or email Jennifer@bonniezyates.com.
WALK-INS ARE WELCOME Seating is limited and registration is suggested, but walk-ins on the day of the seminar are welcome.
LOCATION AND TIME
Date of Event: Tuesday, Nov 17 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: Los Angeles Meeting & Event Center
Location: 10601 W. Washington Blvd.
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90232
Parking: Parking is Free
For Information and Registration:
Location:
Call Jennifer Olson
at (310) 204-6624 or email Jennifer@bonniezyates.com.
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
Walk-ins Are Welcome
Call Jennifer Olson at (310) 204-6624 (Larger Map)
If you have a question for one of our experts we would
be happy to include it in our Q&A session.
Time is limited but we will do our best to answer all your questions.
On November 17, 2009, parents will have a unique opportunity to learn from three autism experts how they use their testing, observation and analysis to refute inappropriate District/Regional Center recommendations and establish the basis for a research based, intensive intervention.
This is a seminar and panel discussion about educational testing for children and adults with disabilities.
Although it has general applicability for all disabilities,
it is especially focused on autism. It will offer valuable information for parents, students, clinicians, educators and medical professionals.
Although not always well understood by the general public, assessment from a qualified expert is critical to obtaining intensive autism services.
A qualified neuropsychologist is uniquely capable of developing assessment evidence that can be used to persuade the school District to settle an educational dispute without the need for litigation.
For this reason, it is crucial that parents understand the role that a neuropsychologist plays in an autism case.
Bonnie Z Yates
Bonnie Yates is an attorney with over 25 years of experience. In 1994, when her second child was diagnosed with autism, Ms. Yates focused her legal practice exclusively on special education to help her son obtain the educational services he needed. Ms. Yates and her team of lawyers, education consultants and legal analysts have helped hundreds of children obtain vital educational services.
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