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ASDEC courses are open to the general public. Some courses have prerequisites as indicated in the Courses page. Details on Payments can be found on the Payment page.

All classes are open to educational professionals, tutors and to parents. 

Below please see a list of all upcoming courses.

Upcoming events

    • October 03, 2023
    • July 06, 2025
    • NA
    • 57
    Register

    Please sign up for a referral to an available Academic Therapist. ASDEC will refer families to our Academic Therapists.  Most of our therapists have openings during the school day which is the optimal time for instruction. You will receive an email from us when we find an Academic Therapist with an opening.

    Please note that ASDEC Academic Therapists work with students one-to-one a minimum of three times per week. Academic Therapists may work with your child at a school, library, or home office.

    • June 19, 2024
    • May 31, 2025
    • onsite and online
    • 12
    Register

    Welcome to ASDEC. Please complete the registration form, along with payment. We will  contact you within 48 horus of receiving your information.

    • August 05, 2024
    • August 05, 2025
    • ONLINE
    Registration is closed


    This high-level course teaches all five levels of Sounds In Syllables to participants who have earned certification as Academic Language Therapists.

    August 5 -7, 2024 9:30 - 3:30

    October 26, 2024 9:30 - 3:30

    August 5, 2025 9:30 - 3:30

    Cost: $1800  Includes materials


    • September 11, 2024
    • 7:30 PM
    • November 06, 2024
    • 9:30 PM
    • Online
    • 17
    Register

    Required for Therapy Level Certification 

    ASDEC faculty present Sounds In Syllables (SIS), Levels 4&5, this includes Multisensory Grammar and Study Skills presentation from Marilyn Zecher. This is by invitation only. 

    This will be live instruction with  Jennifer Appleton, Joy Jacques and Marilyn Zecher, there will also be up to 8 hours of asynchronous training of SIS.

    Cost $975

    Trinity Graduate credit is available. After you complete registration please contact [email protected] to request your Trinity registration form

    Class time: 7:30 - 9:30 Eastern Standard Time

    September 11 & 25

    October 2, 9, 23, 30

    November 6 & 13



    • September 12, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • October 24, 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • Online
    • 14
    Registration is closed

    Required for Therapy Level Certification 

    ASDEC faculty present Sounds In Syllables (SIS), Level 2&3. This is by invitation only.

    Thursday evenings 7:30-9:30 EST pm. September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, and 24. 


    Regular rate: $975

    Trinity Graduate credit is available. After you complete registration please contact [email protected] to request your Trinity registration form



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    • September 19, 2024
    • December 12, 2024
    • Online
    • 8

    Neuro-Psychology of Learning Differences

    This hybrid online course offers full, up-to-the-minute research findings in the brain functions underlying learning, with emphasis on language-learning. Participants will learn about the history of psychology, brain structure, brain development, and neurological anomalies that produce learning differences.

    The course will discuss how to use different intervention strategies based on a better understanding of how neurological conditions affect learning. Specifically, participants will learn how to respond to behaviors and create more effective learning environments both in a one-to-one teaching environment as well as in the classroom.

    Participants will also learn how to read and analyze neuro-psychological testing to design the most effective learning interventions. This class is ideal for all teachers, academic therapists, tutors and parents who wish to better understand the neurological strengths and weaknesses of their learners.

    Dates: September 19- December 12, 2024

    SPACE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR THE  ONSITE PRESNTATION WITH DR. VARIA, THE SESSIONS WILL BE LIVE-STREAMED AND RECORDED.

    Cost: $925 Early Bird Rate until August 1-payment must be received to secure discount. After 8/1 the fee is $975

    Refund Policy
    Courses: 50% if withdrawal is at least ten working days before the start of class. No refunds are available less than 10 days prior to the start of class. If a course is sold out, ASDEC will not refund payment at any time. For more payment details please go to: http://www.asdec.org/ASDEC_payment

    • October 04, 2024
    • January 06, 2025
    • Online
    • 0

    Multisensory Math 1 Online

    Instructor: Marilyn Zecher

    Based on the Orton-Gillingham philosophy of teaching, Marilyn Zecher's Multisensory Mathematics I applies the research-based Concrete-Representation-Abstract (CRA) approach to teaching mathematics as advocated by the National Math Panel and the NCTM. Participants learn to apply this methodology in guiding students from foundation skills and numeracy to place value, operations, fractions and decimals. Participants learn to use manipulatives effectively to reinforce concepts, aid memory and enhance performance for all students. Strategies for helping students learn and retrieve math facts are stressed as well as structured procedures for computational accuracy. This approach is especially effective with students who learn differently, inclusion classes and ESL learners. The approach is effective for initial instruction as well as remedial work at all levels and is compatible with all curricula and programs.

    Program Dates:
    October 4-January 6, 2025

    With two 90 minute online sessions  with instructors - evening and weekend options available. Scheduling of online sessions will occur after the start of the class.

    You will receive instructions to login to the course on the first day of the course. 

    You will receive your math manual  by the first day of the class. Please provide a SECURE mailing address for delivery of your math manual.

    Refund Policy

    Courses: 50% if withdrawal is at least ten working days before the start of class. No refunds are available less than 10 days prior to the start of class. If a course is sold out, ASDEC will not refund payment at any time.  For more payment details please go to: http://www.asdec.org/ASDEC_payment 


    • November 21, 2024
    • 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Online
    • 6
    Register


    ASDEC presents
    "Dyslexia and ADHD: Connections and Treatments," with Dr. Karin Varblow.  Dr Varblow  is a pediatrician with expertise in Behavioral Pediatrics and treating children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). After serving individuals as a general pediatrician for over a decade, she opened her own practice to work intensively with families whose children have behavioral issues.  Her interest in ADHD and Behavioral Pediatrics has developed into more of a passion, and her treatment style addresses the unique needs of the patients and their family members. 

    Dr. Varblow will discuss the intricate relationship between dyslexia and ADHD which frequently co-occur but can also mimic or mask each other, making diagnosis challenging. The presentation underscores the importance of understanding the distinct characteristics of both dyslexia and ADHD so that clinicians and academic therapists may learn to differentiate them. By doing so, clinicians may tailor appropriate treatment plans that address the unique needs of students with Dyslexia and ADHD. 


    Parents and other caregivers are welcome to attend this session so that they can better understand their child's learning behavior and identify the most effective treatment options.

    Date: November 21 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. EST

    Location: Online

    Cost:  Early Bird rate $275 until 8/20. 

    Regular fee: $300




    • December 17, 2024
    • 9:00 AM
    • December 29, 2024
    • 4:30 PM
    • Online
    • 15

    Required for Therapy Level Certification 

    ASDEC faculty present Sounds In Syllables (SIS), one of the most powerful Orton-Gillingham based methods designed to teach reading (decoding, fluency, and comprehension). These methods integrate research-based evidence from neurology, cognitive sciences, psychology, speech-language pathology, and linguistics to produce the most durable remediation for students with even the most severe learning disabilities.


    June  17--June 29, 2024



ASDEC - Dyslexia Therapy, Training, and Parent Advocacy

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Phone: 301-762-2414
Email: [email protected]

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ASDEC is accredited by the International Mulitsensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC), one of two organizations in the US to receive the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) endorsement for meeting teacher training standards in reading.


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