Dr. Carole Samango-Sprouse

Weinfeld Education Group, LLC Presents…

Diamonds in the Rough
Smart Kids Who Learn Differently

March 11- 13, 2010
University of Maryland
Shady Grove
9630 Gudelsky Drive
Rockville, MD 20850

Biography:

Dr. Carole Samango-Sprouse is the Director of NDC for Young Children(www.ndcforyoungchildren.com). The Center specializes in neurodevelopmental assessments of children with complex disorders such as Autism, Chromosomal Variations, and Dyspraxia. Dr. Samango-Sprouse has authored more than 65 scientific, peer reviewed articles regarding the relationship between brain, behavior and neurodevelopment. She has served on numerous parent advocacy boards such Autism Treatment Network and the Autism Genetic Research Exchange (AGRE). She advocates for targeted treatment programs and syndrome-specific goals for each child based on the neurogenetic disorder, their developmental progression and their individual learning style. She has trained pediatric residents at various medical settings and lectures for more than twenty-five years. Dr. Samango-Sprouse has founded the Focus Foundation(www.thefocusfoundation.org) which is dedicated to increasing awareness and early treatment for children with X and Y disorders, dyspraxia and dyslexia.