Rethinking Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

with

Dr. Rosemary Tannock, PhD (Special Education)

Canada Research Chair in Special Education & Adaptive Technology, OISE.

Professor of Special Education & Psychiatry, University of Toronto.

Senior Scientist, Neurosciences & Mental Health, Hospital for Sick Children.

“The Vital Link Conference”

Vancouver, B.C.

October 19, 2007

sponsored by

The Learning Assistance Teachers’ Association

A Provincial Specialist Assocation of the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation

                 

Alan Peterson, Conference Chair, explains the registration process

to Rae Perry, LATA Webmanager.

Beth Sparks, Past President,

prepares to welcome delegates

to the conference.

Alan Peterson welcomes a delegate

to the conference while Don Beggs,

Member-at-Large, locates her

registration package.

Delegates take a minute to peruse the free materials

available at the registraton table.

 

                       

Don Beggs hands one of the

delegates her registration package.

Janice Neden, LATA President, speaks with

delegates before the conference begins.

Delegates browse some of the publishers' tables.

               

The Big Picture:

Understanding the ABC's &

Lifespan Perspectives of ADHD

Delegates listen attentively as Dr. Tannock talks

about the significance of inattention.

Dr. Tannock presents some ideas on differentiating

instruction for students with ADHD.

 

                   

Some of the over 200 delegates who attended the conference engaged in critical dialogue with each other about their thoughts on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

 

                               

Time for a break!

Janice Neden, LATA President, speaks to the

delegates during the Annual General Meeting

held during the lunch break.

Dr. Tannock answers a question

from a delegate.

Dr. Tannock poses for a picture with the 2007-08 LATA Executive.

From L to R, Don Beggs (Member-at-Large), Rae Perry (Webmanager),

Opal Blackhall (Secretary), Sandra Bava (Treasurer), Dr. Rosemary Tannock,

Dr. Beth Sparks (Past President), Janice Neden (President),

Maryanne Reavie (Journal Editor), Alan Peterson (Conference Chair)