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Neuro-psychology

Type: Hybrid Onsite and Online

Prerequisite: Open to all

Course for: Educators, individuals, as well as groups

Dates: September 17-December 10, 2026

Cost: $880 Early bird rate available until August 1. After August 1 , the fee is $980.

Instructors: Presentations from Dr. Rachna Varia, Co-Founder of Mindwell Associates; Dr. Karin Varblow, Jennifer Appleton, CALT-QI.

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Neuro-Psychology Hybrid Course

Jennifer Appleton, CALT-QI

Featuring Presentations from Dr. Rachna Varia, Co-Founder of Mindwell Psychology, and Dr. Karin Varblow, Behavioral Pediatrician

This hybrid onsite and 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.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

This hybrid onsite and 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. All sessions will be live streamed for those unable to onsite.

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

9/17/26, 7:30 - 9:30
9/27/26, 10:00 - 3:00, Dr. Varia, in person and available online.
10/4/26, 10:00 - 3:00, Dr. Varia, Virtual
10/15/26, 7:30 - 9:30
11/5/26, 7:30 - 9:30
11/19/26, 7:30 - 9:30, Dr. Varblow, Virtual
12/10/26, 7:30 - 9:30

COST

$980-EARLY BIRD RATE OF $880 IS AVAILABLE UNTIL 8/1/26

REQUIRED READING

Stanislas Dehaene, Reading in the Brain

GRADUATE CREDIT

Graduate Credit available from Trinity University Washington for an additional fee. Contact us at questions@asdec.org for information.

CLASS SCHEDULE

Class 1: Welcome and Overview

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 PM EST
Duration: 2 hours
Format: Virtual
Instructor: Jennifer Appleton, M.Ed., CALT-QI

Class 2: Neuropsychological Testing Fundamentals

Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm EST
Format: Onsite Location: Greene Mill Preserve Clubhouse, 41080 Solti Way Leesburg, Virginia and 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, October 4, 2026
Time: 10:00 am-3:00 PM EST
Format: Synchronous Online
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 15, 2026
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm EST
Format: Synchronous Online
Instructor: Jennifer Appleton, M.Ed., CALT-QI

Class 5: Book Study

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 PM EST
Format: Synchronous Online
Instructor: Jennifer Appleton, CALT

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.

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 19, 2026
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 PM EST
Duration: 2 hours
Format: Synchronous Online

Class 7: Presentation of Class Research