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The Society for Reading and Literacy - Special Interest Group (SIG) on "Learning Differently"
Date:	11 September 2002 (Tuesday)
Time:	6.45pm - 8.30pm
Venue:	Lecture Hall, Queenstown Community Library
Registration:	Call Maggie of SRL Secretariat at Tel : 6235-0326
Topic:	Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - What it is, What it's not (Learn about what it is, how the diagnosis is made and some general strategies that help and that hinder the progress of a child with ADHD).
Discussion Leader:	Dr Diana M Nomanbhoy, PsychoEducational Consultant & Leader of SRL'sSpecial Interest Group on Learning Differently
Note:	SIG meetings are open / free to all SRL members. Non-members who wish to attend are welcome and will have to sign up as SRL members at the meeting ($40 for annual membership).

Public Forum - "Busy Parents, Hyperactive Children"
Date:	11 May 2002 (Saturday)
Time:	1.30pm - 4.30pm
Cost:	$10 per person. Prior registration needed. Download Flyer here.
Venue:	Sheraton Towers Singapore
Speakers:	Prof Eric Taylor, Professor & Head, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, London. Ms Carolyn Kee, Senior Psychologist, Child Guidance Clinic, Institute of Mental Health Dr Ng Koon Hock, Consultant Psychiatrist, Thomson Medical Centre

The Society for Reading and Literacy - "Learning Differently Special Interest Group"
Date:	7 March 2002
Time:	6.45pm (do come early to meet and mingle)
Venue:	Auditorium, Queenstown Library
Other Info:	Moira Dempsey will be leading a discussion on: NEED HELP GETTING YOUR CHILD TO FOCUS?!!? TRY THE BRAIN GYM METHOD. The session will be FUN and experiential to demonstrate how Brain Gym can be used to assist in the focussing process. Participants will be encouraged to try some of the movements and exercises out. Spaces are limited, so do call early to register your place. The Learning Differently Special Interest Group (SIG) provides an on-going platform for parents and professionals to meet, discuss and learn about children who learn differently - what works and what doesn't help them. For this year a series of 5 to 6 relevant talks/ discussions have been planned. SIGs are open/ free to all SRL members. Non-members will be required to become members. To RSVP and for more information about membership, call: Maggie, at the SRL Secretariat Tel: 6235-0326