Fourth Annual Learning Differences Seminar
The Hamilton Institute presents the Fourth Annual Learning Differences Seminar, with Tiffany Hogan delivering the keynote address, “Supporting Language Comprehension at School and at Home.”
Recent legislation has emphasized support for word reading, with particular focus on early identification and support for children with dyslexia. However, language comprehension—equally critical for reading success—has received insufficient attention. This session will describe the research bases for systematic and explicit language assessment and instruction that must complement word reading instruction for children with dyslexia.
In addition, participants will learn about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), a learning disability affecting language comprehension that occurs in 7-10% of children, the same prevalence as dyslexia. Critically, DLD and dyslexia co-occur in 50-90% of cases, making language support essential for reading success.
This session is designed for general education teachers, special educators, reading specialists, speech-language pathologists, interventionists, administrators, and family members. Attendees will learn evidence-based, practical, and actionable steps for enhancing language comprehension in classrooms and at home, with specific guidance for supporting children with dyslexia and DLD.
Seminar Details
- When: Thursday, October 23, 6-7:30pm
- Where: Virtual, registration required by all – https://wheelerotherprograms.campbrainregistration.com/
- Cost: $20 to the public, but members of the Hamilton and Wheeler community should email Margot Miller (margotmiller@wheelerschool.org) for free registration.
About Tiffany
Tiffany P. Hogan, PhD, CCC-SLP is a Professor at MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston and Research Associate at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Hogan studies language and reading assessment and intervention in schools, especially for neurodiverse children with Developmental Language Disorder, Dyslexia, and/or Speech Sound Disorders. Her advocacy for children with language, speech, and literacy differences has led her to co-found a DLD informational website, www.dldandme.org, and host a podcast, SeeHearSpeak Podcast.
Past Seminars
Cheryl Cook, on Unlocking Math Success: Strategies for Students with Learning Differences
Film screening of “The Disruptors”
Sarah Ward, CCC-SLP on Executive Functioning