Dyslexia and Autism – Overlap, Distinctions, and Effective Support Strategies

Thursday, June 5, 2025 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET | 2 CEs

Live via Zoom

Dyslexia and autism are two distinct neurodevelopmental conditions, yet they frequently co-occur, mimic, or mask each other, making accurate diagnosis and effective intervention challenging. This session, led by Dr. Karin Varblow, will explore the critical differences and surprising similarities between dyslexia and autism, shedding light on how these conditions intersect in cognition, communication, and learning.

Objectives:

• Explore the latest research on neurodiversity, executive functioning challenges, and sensory processing in dyslexia and autism.  
  
• Learn practical strategies to create a supportive and structured learning environment for neurodiverse individuals.  
  
• Discover effective communication techniques and individualized engagement strategies for educators, therapists, and parents.  
  
• Identify key accommodations that enhance learning outcomes for individuals with dyslexia and autism.  
  
• Develop a deeper understanding of how to recognize, differentiate, and support individuals with neurodiverse needs.  
  
• Gain essential tools to promote success in both academic and social-emotional development.
  

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ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

Dr. Karin Varblow

Dr. Varblow does not practice medicine the way most doctors do. She has forged her own path, and this makes a profound difference to her patients and their families. On paper, Dr. Varblow looks very much like many other doctors. She got her BA from Duke University and her MD from The George Washington University School of Medicine, where she was a National Health Service Corps Scholar. She completed her Pediatrics residency at INOVA Fairfax Hospital for Children, which was then affiliated with the University of Virginia. 

But take a look between the lines, and you begin to see that Dr. Varblow is a unique behavioral pediatrician who will truly and deeply understand your child and your family. She is a former educator and social worker, a former general pediatrician, a current mom with neurodiverse family members, and an individual with ADHD herself. Each step in her journey led her to the inevitable role she created for herself: that of Neurodivergence Specialist with expertise in medication management, parent support, behavior modification, care coordination, neurodivergence
advocacy, and strategy development. Her patients’ families refer to her not only as their doctor, but also their cheerleader, navigator, case manager, educator, advisor, and go-to source of wisdom, compassion, and life-changing transformation.

Can't make the live event? A recording will be emailed to you 2 weeks post-event.

• Event registration is non-refundable upon purchase.
• Recordings will be made available by June 19th, 2025

The Hochman Method®: An Overview

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ET | 1.5 CEs

Live via Zoom

Want to make writing instruction more effective and impactful for your students? Join us for a webinar that breaks down the Hochman Method—a proven, evidence-based approach that helps students strengthen their writing, reading, communication, and critical thinking skills across all subjects and grade levels.

Co-Directors of Academics at The Writing Revolution, Alexandria Chalonec and Christine Teahan, will walk you through the core principles of the Hochman Method and share practical insights on how to bring it to life in your classroom, school, or district. Whether you're new to the Hochman Method or looking to expand its use, this session will give you the tools and strategies to make it happen.

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ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

Christine Teahan

Christine Teahan teaches courses, works with high-impact partner schools and helps on various programmatic projects at TWR. As specialty courses manager, she coordinates the development and maintenance of courses, webinars and offerings outside of TWR’s main introductory course, Advanced Thinking Through Writing (ATTW) I. Among these, Christine developed the ATTW STEM course. Before joining TWR, she served as a special education teacher, teaching middle school English language arts, math, science and social studies. She holds an M.A. and a B.A. in special education.

Alexandria Chalonec  

Alexandria Chalonec teaches courses, works with high-impact partner schools and helps on various programmatic projects at TWR. Alexandria led the process of embedding TWR’s strategies in Louisiana Department of Education Guidebooks to enhance student writing and understanding. Within the organization, she supports the onboarding of new faculty and ongoing faculty development. Before joining TWR, Alexandria taught English language arts and social studies at The Windward School and served as a learning specialist and special education teacher at the Urban Assembly School of Business for Young Women. She earned a Master of Science in education through the New York City Teaching Fellows program, graduating with honors.

Can't make the live event? A recording will be emailed to you 2 weeks post-event.

• Event registration is non-refundable upon purchase.
• Recordings will be made available by July 2nd, 2025