​​Class 1: Welcome and Overview

• Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025

• Time: 7:30 - 9:30 PM EST

• Duration: 2 hours

• Format: Virtual

• Instructor: Jennifer Appleton, M.Ed., CALT-QI & Jennifer Cofone, M.Ed., CALT-QI in training 

• Content:

• • Introduction to the course

  • Overview of expectations

  • Discussion of research ideas and assignments

  • Assignment: Write a brief summary of your research interests and goals for the course (1 page).

 

Class 2: Neuropsychological Testing Fundamentals

• Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025

• Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST (break included)

• Duration: 4 hours

• Format: Onsite in Arlington & Live Streamed

• Instructor: Dr. Rachna Varia, Co-Founder of MindWell Psychology

• Content:

• • Definitions and applications of neuropsychological testing

  • Understanding and interpreting scores

  • Assessment of cognitive areas: memory, processing, executive functioning, emotional testing, autism rule-out

  • Assignment: Complete a quiz on neuropsychological testing fundamentals.

 

Class 3: Advanced Neuropsychological Testing

• Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025

• Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST (break included)

• Duration: 4 hours

• Format: Onsite in Herndon & Live Streamed

• Instructor: Dr. Rachna Varia

• Content:

• • Case examples

  • Orthographic and phonological dyslexia

  • ADHD and dyslexia

  • Dyslexia and low intellectual functioning

  • Visual motor/dysgraphia

  • Assignment: Analyze a provided case study and prepare a report on the findings.

 

Class 4: Independent Study and Application

• Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025

• Time: 7:30 - 9:30 PM EST

• Duration: 6 hours total (Asynchronous and Synchronous)

• Format: Virtual

• Instructor: Jennifer Appleton, M.Ed., CALT-QI

• Content:

• • Part 1: Asynchronous

  • • Read sample neuropsychological assessments

    • Prepare a 2-page application plan

  • Part 2: Synchronous

  • • Discuss application to therapy lessons

  • Assignment: Submit the 2-page application plan and participate in the discussion.

 

Class 5: Book Study

• Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025

• Time: 7:30 - 9:30 PM EST

• Duration: 11 hours total (Asynchronous and Synchronous)

• Format: Virtual

• Instructor: Jennifer Cofone, M.Ed., CALT-QI in training

• Content:

• • Study of Stanislas Dehaene, Reading in the Brain

  • 2-hour discussion

  • Assignment: Write a book review (3 pages) and participate in the discussion.

 

Class 6:  "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. 

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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. 

• Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025

• Time: 7:30 - 9:30 PM EST

• Duration: 2 hours

• Format: Virtual

 

Class 7: Presentation of Class Research

• Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025

• Time: 7:30 - 9:30 PM EST

• Duration: 3 hours

• Format: Virtual

• Instructor: Jennifer Appleton, M.Ed., CALT-QI

• Content:

• • Presentation and discussion of reports and insights gained throughout the course

  • Assignment: Prepare and present a research report (5-7 pages) based on your findings and insights from the course

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