All Systems Go for the First Pan-Asian Conference on Learning Disabilties in the Philippines!

All is set for the First Pan Asian Learning Difficulties Conference to be held in the Philippines at the Crowne Plaza, Ortigas Ave. cor ADB Ave, Quezon City from 25 to 27 October 2007.

The conference theme, LEARNING DIFFICULTIES: AN ASIAN PERSECTIVE will include topics such as understanding, policy and advocacy initiatives, assessment, intervention and therapy of children with learning difficulties in Asia.

This conference is relevant to all professionals who work with and parents and families of children, adolescents and adults with learning difficulties, and persons with learning difficulties. It will have keynote addresses, paper presentations during parallel symposia, interactive demonstration lessons and poster sessions.

Invited plenary speakers include Steve Chinn, Ph.D. (UK), Dina Ocampo, Ph.D. (Philippines), John Everatt, Ph.D. (UK), Linda Siegel, Ph.D. (Canada), Lourdes Ledesma, Ph.D. (Philippines), and Ian Smythe, Ph.D. (UK).

Interested parties may contact the following details:

Phone nos.: (632) 724 3871 or (632) 4169285

Fax no.: (632) 7279762

Email: panasian.LDconference@gmail.com

Parents of Children with Learning Difficulties are Invited

"How can my child cope in the mainstream?"
"Is my child ever going to be good enough?"
"How do I listen and talk to my child with a learning disability?"
"How do I explain to his siblings that he had LD?"
"How do i get my child to do homework?"
"Will my child ever go to college and become successful?"

Pan-Asian Learning Difficulties Conference can help you find out the answers to these questions. On October 26, 2007, the Pan-Asian LD Conference is offering Family Sessions for all parents of children with learning difficulties. They can learn from fellow parents and the best psychologists, educators, and medical practitioners in the field. This will be held at the Orchid Room of Crowne Plaza, ADB Ave. corner Ortgas Ave., Quezon City, Philippines. Seminar fee is Php 2,500 (inclusive of lunch, snacks, and hand-outs). Register now at http://www.wordlabschool.edu.ph/

Looking for Miss Nelson

By Raffy

Miss Nelson is Missing

The story takes place in school. Miss Nelson is the main character in the story who is a teacher in room 207. A problem occurs when Miss Nelson is missing. Miss Swamp is the new teacher of the day. She forced them to study, to work, and to do their home work. The kids hated her so they went to the police and go to Miss Nelson’s house to find her. The problem is resolved when Miss Nelson came back. The story ends when Miss Nelson taught them a lesson because the kids are behaved when Miss. Nelson came back.

I liked the story because it is a little funny. The best part is when the kids made up comments like she was going to the Mars planet and she was being attacked by enraged butterflies. The least liked part is when the kids thought that Miss Nelson was being eaten by sharks. I would recommend this book to others because I like it.

Miss Nelson is Back

The title of the story is Miss Nelson is Back. The story took place in the school. The main characters in the story are Miss Nelson , the kids and Mr. BlandsWorth. The first problem in the story is when Miss Nelson was gone for a week. So Mr. BlandsWorth came in. The second problem in the story was when the kids hated Mr. BlandsWorth. So the kids hatched a plan. They dressed up like Miss Nelson. The third problem in the story was the kids skipped school. So Miss Nelson dressed up as Miss Swamp to teach the kids a lesson. In the end, Miss Nelson came back and the kids felt happy.

Raffy is a 4th grader in The Learning Child School. He enjoys playing chess and reading books of Captain Underpants.

Parent Education Seminar on Home Support

Wordlab (Alabang Reading Clinic) recently held a Parent Education Seminar last Saturday, October 13, 2007, entitled, “Home Support: How to Help My Child with Learning Difficulties.”




Invited speaker was Ms. Hazelle Preclaro, Ma. Ed. Ms. Preclaro is the Executive Director of Wordlab School, Inc. She received a master’s degree in Reading Education from Columbia University in New York. She is currently an assistant professor in the Reading Department, College of Education, University of the Philippines, Diliman. Parents of students enrolled in Wordlab attended the seminar.

A Wrinkle in Time

by Raphael

The book A Wrinkle in Time is by L’Engle. The main characters are Meg, Charles Wallace and Calvin. They are chosen to save Mr. Murry from IT. IT is an evil mind that wants to take over the universe. They got help from Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who and Mrs. Which. Mr.Murry tried to save Earth from IT, however he got caught and became a prisoner. They traveled through time and space. They started from earth and able to go to Uriel, Happy Medium’s place, Camazotz and to Ixchel. All of the places they have been to are free from IT except Camazotz, which is a dark planet. They were able to get Mr. Murry, however, Charles was hypnotized by IT. So Meg had to go back to Camazotz to rescue Charles. She was able to save Charles by showing her love for him. In the end they were able to go home.

In my opinion the most important theme in the story is family. The characters have a strong bond together. This bond helped them because they did not give up.

Values are actions that help people face challenges. In the story the characters have values that help them fight IT. First, Meg’s value is her faults. It helped her when she fought being hypnotized by IT. Second, Charles Wallace has the value of being tough, as he tried to get information from The Red Eye Man. Next, Calvin is a good friend that he tried to pull Charles out of the trance. After that, Mr. Murry has courage that helped him when he took the risk on tesseracting to Camazotz. Then, Mrs. Murry tried to be strong by not showing her sad emotions to her kids. Last, The three Mrs.s has the knowledge and they gave it o the three kids. I believe that these values can be applied to everyone. If you do you become a better person.

Raphael has recently finished a public-speaking course and will compete in an upcoming swimming meet.

The Twits

by Patrick

The story takes place in Mr. and Mrs. Twit’s house. Mr. and Mrs. Twit are characters in the story that are smart and bad. Muggle Wump and Roly Poly Bird are other characters in the story that are good and kind. A problem occurs when Mr. and Mrs. Twit eat birds and torture monkeys. The problem was solved when Muggle Wump and Roly Poly Bird wanted Mr. and Mrs. Twit to be stuck upside down. The story ends with Mr. and Mrs. Twit dying because they got the shrinks.

Patrick is a big fan of Pokemon and Yugioh. He also has a twin sister, Anna.

Allen Iverson

by Ken

Allen Iverson is a great player. First, he can crossover any person bigger than him. Second, he can shoot jump shots and make three points. Third, he can steal a ball from any player smaller or bigger than him. Fourth, he is a great point guard. Fifth, he is the fastest player in the NBA. Finally, he is the star or MVP of the 76ers.

Ken is a huge basketball fan. He likewise plays the game in school and in his local league.

EGYPTIANS

by Jolo

Egyptians are brilliant. First, they made a strong coffin so the thieves wouldn’t steal the amulets. Second, they made mummies so the spirit would guide them in the afterworld. Third, they hid Ramses because some broke into the Valley of kings. Finally, but Egyptians are weird because they leave the heart in the body.

Jolo likes to play RPG games in his spare time.

INSANE COMEDY

by Isak

Bruno was ill of T.B. Then, he was trampled by horses. He was found dead in Niagara Falls wearing sunglasses. After that some “Insane Amateur” student operated on him with an Emergency Light. Next the doctor came drunk from the vineyard. Then the doctor sent him in a parasailing trip even though he’s dead. Next the doctor and his assistants went to a veterinarian, she was taken hostage. Then saved herself by taking out her “Magnum Revolver”. Finally she found treasure on Bruno and Dr.William. Yeehaw!

Isak is in the fourth grade and enjoys reading classic literature.

Alone Across the Ocean

by Froi

First, Amelia Earhart is boisterous. She plays what the boys like. Second, she is a dreamer. She dreamt and became a famous pilot. Third, she is famous because she is the first woman passenger to cross the Atlantic Ocean. Last, she is restless because she wanted to cross the Atlantic Ocean as the pilot.

Froi takes pride in his written works and enjoys playing RPG games.

YOUR 1K IS FOR KIDS: Make A Difference! Be a Donor!

An open letter from concerned parents of a child with learning difficulties:

Dear Friends,

Everyday, we see our son agonize over the lack of understanding of his teachers about his dyslexia and its effect of how he learns. He's a smart 13 yr old who is a gifted musician and an avid boxer. But he needs more explicit and systematic instruction to learn his school subject matter content because dyslexia affects how he perceives language in both written and oral forms. The frustration he lives with everyday as he attends one of the best boys' schools in the country is hard for any parent to bear.

The most crucial factors for the successful education of children with dyslexia and learning difficulties are better informed and compassionate teachers and schools. This is why our whole family has thrown all its support behind our young man and for the Pan Asian Learning Difficulties Conference in order to advocate among teachers and schools about dyslexia and learning difficulties and how these affect the learning of otherwise very clever and intelligent children and adults. We appeal to you to do the same. Send help to the organizers of the conference, Wordlab School, Inc so that it can offer more free slots for teachers to attend the conference.

You can send your donations directly to us. One donor line is equivalent to only P1,000.00. Just send a text message with your name, address and the amount your sent so we can give these to the organizers. They in turn will send you the receipt.

Help us send more teachers to the conference and make a difference in the lives of thousands of children with dyslexia and learning difficulties. Thank you for listening and we look forward to your affirmative response.

All the best,

Che and Dina Cristobal

Deposit Peso Donations at:

Bank of the Philippine Islands-Aurora Branch CA# 3151-0466-56

Land Bank of the Philippines - G. Araneta Branch SA# 0681-0702-81

Kindly address all check donations to Wordlab School, Inc. Email or text us after you've made your donation. The KIDS would want to thank you by name!

email: panasian.LDsecretariat@gmail.com or text (+63915)4338160