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Upcoming Events

GPS Parent Series | Bright Kids Who Couldn't Care Less: Tools for Tackling Motivation

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 9:15AM ET

 

It is an all-too-common concern for caregivers…What causes kids to lose motivation, and what can we do about it?

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Psychologist and learning expert Ellen Braaten comes to GPS to provide insight into the children and adolescents who have lost interest in engaging in anything other than video games and social scrolling. These kids need more than simple encouragement or the “right” school, teacher or coach to get back on track.

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Braaten will offer a compassionate guide to help us understand the myriad biological, psychological and social factors that affect motivation. She will explain how to best identify your child’s unique strengths, weaknesses and personality traits. You will gain vital tools for tackling the motivational difficulties that are pervasive today and learn to build a plan that boosts your child’s confidence and engagement in real life.

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About GPS Parent Series:

World-renowned authors and clinicians present relevant, research-based information to support positive youth development. Our free programs empower and strengthen families, individuals and communities by sharing practical strategies to help humans of every age thrive. GPS is free, open to all, and CEUs are available to school staff.

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To register for this free virtual event, click here.

AEP Connections | Understanding Dyslexia from Diagnosis to Treatment

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 12:00PM ET

 

Dyslexia is the most common of all known learning disorders, affecting 1 in 5 children in the U.S. and accounting for 80% of those diagnosed with an LD. This course will cover all aspects of dyslexia, including current definitions, early signs and symptoms, what constitutes an appropriate assessment, and the most effective treatments. We will explore the most current research as well as the brain’s role in dyslexia. Since dyslexia can co-occur with other conditions such as ADHD and anxiety, we will explore how to recognize and treat those conditions.

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Who should attend?

Special education teachers, speech-language therapists, occupational therapists, counselors, regular education teachers, administrators, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, physical therapists, principals, nurses, parents, and anyone who works with someone on the autism spectrum, ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, dyslexia or any other neurodivergent learning needs. This presentation is geared for school-aged children 6 through 18 years. No prerequisites are required.

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To learn more and register, click here.

Association of Educational Therapists | 2025 Annual Conference

Friday, November 7, 2025

 

Dr. Braaten is thrilled to be the Keynote Speaker at the 2025 Annual Conference of the Association of Educational Therapists (AET)! Check back soon for more information about registration.

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About AET:

The Association of Educational Therapists is an international professional organization for educational therapists providing leadership, certification, professional development, and resources to members, clients, allied professionals, and the public.

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Learn more about AET here.

Recent Past Events

AEP Connections | Anxiety, Social Relationships and Processing Speed: A Guide to Understanding its Impact with Students

May 2, 2024 & December 3, 2024

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AEP Connections | Understand Dyslexia from Diagnosis to Treatment

April 18, 2024

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The Quad Preparatory School | Annual Conference: Breakthroughs in Twice-Exceptional Futures

March 21, 2024

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Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Academy | Child & Adolescent Psychopharmacology 2024

March 8-10, 2024

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Learning & the Brain Annual Conference | Improving Student Attention, Motivation, and Mindsets in a Disengaged, Distracted Age

February 22-24, 2024


Research Institute for Learning and Development
38th Annual Executive Function Conference | Executive Func
tion, Motivation, and Engagement: Fostering Social-Emotional Learning and Positive Behavior in Students
November 9-10, 2023

MassGeneral for Children Family-Centered Care Series | Understanding and Treating ADHD
October 17, 2023

Rozzie Bound Co-op Author Event: Emily Kline, PhD & Ellen Braaten, PhD

April 29, 2023

Wakefield (MA) Special Education Parent Advisory Council | Dr. Braaten Talks Processing Speed

February 9, 2023

Test Anxiety - cohosted by Signet Education

June 15, 2022

Facebook Live Event: ADHD - What Now?

June 2, 2022

CBS Boston Mental Health Roundtable

May 19, 2022

Understood.org Expert of the Month

November 10, 2021
November 18, 2021 &
December 2, 2021

MassSupport Network Twitter Chat

April 29, 2021

Understood Live Event

April 22, 2021

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