Exploring the Effects of Processing Speed on Attention & Opportunities, Tools and Strategies for Success

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Exploring the Effects of Processing Speed on Attention & Opportunities, Tools and Strategies for Success

Many educators encounter students who struggle with slow processing and attention difficulties but may feel uncertain about how to best support them. This webinar will provide a deeper understanding of these learning profiles and equip you with practical tools and strategies to enhance student engagement and success. Learn how to improve communication, adapt instructional approaches, and implement techniques that boost productivity—creating a more supportive and effective learning environment for all.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Understand Processing and Attention Challenges – Identify the key characteristics of students with slow processing speed and attention difficulties and how these impact learning and classroom performance.
• Apply Educational Therapy Techniques - Learn which techniques target these areas and how to use them to push processing speed and increase student attention.
• Implement Effective Classroom Strategies – Explore practical interventions, scaffolding methods, and accommodations that help students stay focused, retain information, and complete tasks efficiently.
• Enhance Student Productivity – Discover strategies to foster independence, increase task initiation, and create a supportive learning environment that minimizes frustration and maximizes success.
• Apply Tools for Engagement and Motivation – Utilize evidence-based strategies to improve student participation, sustain attention, and build confidence in their learning abilities.

About Your Speaker:

Melanie Davda, MAED, PCET

Melanie Davda joined Fraser Academy in 2013 after seven years with the Vancouver School Board public schools. She holds a Master of Education degree specializing in educational therapy and is certified as both an Educational Therapist (PCET) and a Dyslexia Therapist. At FAx, Fraser Academy’s Outreach Centre, Ms. Davda oversees Educational Therapy and Consulting, where she is dedicated to making learning and literacy accessible to all students. With a passion for empowering learners, Ms. Davda helps students build confidence and competence while supporting families in advocating for their child’s educational needs. She also provides professional development for educators and conducts Level B Psychometric Assessments for students. In addition, she serves as an Instructor for Level I Educational Therapy with the National Institute for Learning Development (NILD). Ms. Davda finds her greatest joy in witnessing moments of understanding—when the "light bulb" turns on for a student—or when a previously reluctant reader discovers a newfound passion for reading.