LDA NEWS 

A Publication of the Learning Disabilities Association of the Lower Shore, P.O. Box 1497, Salisbury, Maryland 21802.

Editor: Cathy Hyneman
Elections

Any LDA/LS member who is interested in being involved with the Lower Shore Executive Committee is encouraged to contact Judy Davis or Frankie Shipper with your intent. Nominations are now being accepted for Executive positions. The slate of offices include: President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Treasurer, and Membership Chairperson. We are particularly in need of someone who will consider the office of Treasurer. Mrs. Maritza Shaw has been our Treasurer for several years and has declined the position for the 1998-1999 year. She has done a super job and we will miss her support and encouragement. The Executive Committee
 

 Welcome New Members!
Ms. Debra Ryan and Ms. Connie Fries  have joined LDA of the Lower Shore. Please encourage friends and associates to join our group. 

Easter Seals Support Group
Easter Seals hosts a parent support group at 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the SonLife Church, Grenada Drive, Salisbury, Maryland. Call Ms. Beverly Ward at (410) 546-2894 for further information. 


 
Support Group For Parents in Worcester County
A support group for parents who have children with disabilities will be held the last Wednesday of every month. If interested, please call Evelyn Hasson at 410-632-1100 for further information.

A new program for the disabled, entitled "WAND", Worcester Activities Network for the Disabled, is forming for Worcester County residents. It is a joint venture between the Worcester CountyHealth Department and Inter-Faith Caregivers, Inc. Call Jon Bailey at 410-629-0164, ext. 3045 for details.


A Word (S) From Judy
The LDA International Conference held in March in Washington D.C, was a wounderful opportunity for those who attended to hear presentations by leaders in the learning disability field. There was a wide range of topics available and the information shared was from the latest trends and research. We had a good representation from out group, LDA/LS, with about  a dozen members attending either one day or the entire seminar.

My particular interest is with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder. I was thrilled to hear Dr. Sam Goldstein, author of several professional books, including; Managing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Overcoming Underachieving: An Action Guide To Helping Your Child Succedd in School. Dr. Goldstein described behaviors associated with ADHD and LD. However, children can learn to succeed, in spite of their disability, with: family support, resilient personalities, opportunities for postivive experiences, and educational, medical and therapeutic interventions.

This is our last newsletter until the fall. Best wishes for a relaxing summer! 

Books...
The following is a list of references that the Learning Disabilities Association of the Lower Shore has donated to the Wicomico Library. There materials are available for library patrons to learn more about children with learning difficulties. Check them out!

Books:
Albert, Linda. Cooperative Discipline
Arnen, David. Windows in the Mind.
Levine, Melcine (M.D.). Developmental Variation and LD.
Silver, Larry. ADHD: Dr. Larry Silver's Advice to Parents 

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