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May 15th Presentation An Expert Explains the Biological Basis of Dyslexia Recent research has yielded fascinating clues to the underlying biological basis of dyslexia. Join Jeffrey Gilger, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of the Child Development Department at California State University, Los Angeles, as he explains the most recent findings on the genetic and neurological origins of dyslexia and related conditions. Dr. Gilger will speak at the NCBIDA Spring Event to be held Saturday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at the UCSF Laurel Heights Conference Center Auditorium in San Francisco. Dr. Gilger's talk will focus on the biological basis of reading disorders and related developmental problems, such as disorders in attention and the acquisition of oral language. The presentation, geared to a broad audience, will review genetic research and models of brain development, highlighting how this information can be used by teachers, health care practitioners and parents. A developmental psychologist, Dr. Gilger has specialized training in human behavioral and psychiatric genetics. He has worked on a variety of national and international projects and has been a consultant to major journals and the government. He currently serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors of The International Dyslexia Association and as Chair of the IDA's Research Subcommittee. Dr. Gilger has particular interests in giftedness, learning-language disabilities, nonverbal intelligence and practical applications of neurological and genetic research. Register online for the May 15 event at www.dyslexia.ncbida.org/registration-20040515.html or call 650-328-7667. Admission is $40 for IDA members and full-time students; $50 for non-members and $55 for walk-ins on the day of the event. Jeffrey Gilger, Ph.D. Genetic and Neurological Origins of Dyslexia and Related Conditions: An Overview for the Practitioner and Parent Saturday, May 15, 2004 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. UCSF Laurel Heights Conference Center Auditorium 3333 California Street, San Francisco, CA Parking is available.