Dr. Robert Brooks, has lectured nationally and internationally to audiences of parents, educators, mental health professionals, and business people on topics pertaining to motivation, resilience, self-esteem, family relationships, the qualities of effective leaders and executives, and balancing our personal and professional lives. Dr. Brooks received his doctorate in clinical psychology from Clark University and did additional training at the University of Colorado Medical School.

He is on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and has served as Director of the Department of Psychology at McLean Hospital, a private psychiatric hospital. Dr. Brooks has received many awards for his work including a Gubernatorial Award for Distinguished Public Service for his work against drugs, "Hall of Fame" awards from both CH.A.D.D. and the Connecticut Association for Children with Learning Disabilities for his work with special needs children and adolescents, and the Distinguished Leadership Award from Learning Disabilities Worldwide in recognition of his contributions and commitment to the field of learning disabilities. Dr. Brooks has served as a consultant to Sesame Street Parents Magazine.

Breakout Sessions:

• "Executive Function – What it is, What is its importance, What we can do" – Elena Denis, L.C.S.W.
  
• "Dyslexia – Setting the Record Straight" – Elizabeth Dybell, Ph.D.
  
• "Dyslexia Outside of the Classroom (a/k/a Dyslexia has wings and takes flight!)" – William Van Cleave
  
• "ADHD – Connection to Dyslexia and Treatment"
  – William Van Cleave - Followed by a live tutoring
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• "Diagnosing and Diagnostic Testing"
  – Elaine Whitley, M.Ed., CALT