Maharashtra Dyslexia Association Mumbai in collaboration with the

Maharashtra Dyslexia Association, Mumbai in collaboration with the Multisensory Language Training Institute of New Mexico introduced the Dyslexia Therapist Training Programme for the first time in India in May 2008

The Multisensory Language Training Institute of New Mexico (MLTI-NM) Graduate level educational institution Provides: Ø training for teachers and therapists who wish to gain an understanding of specific developmental dyslexia Ø curriculum and techniques for teaching reading and written language skills to students with dyslexia and related language learning disorders. Accredited by Ø Ø International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC) and The Alliance For Accreditation and Certification Of Multisensory Structured Language Education, Inc.

Director, MLTI-NM Ms. Sandra Dillon Certified Academic Language Therapist Qualified Trainer and Qualified Instructor

Ms. Masarrat Khan, CEO, MDA Clinical Psychologist Certified Academic Language Therapist Course Co-ordinator, Local Supervisor, Approved Instructor for the programme Working with children and adults with special education needs since 1989 Ms. Manek Chitalwala, MDA Special Educator Certified Academic Language Therapist Local Supervisor and approved Instructor Has been teaching students with special education needs at MDA since 2003

VISITING FACULTY Dr Vrajesh Udani Dr Sameer Dalwai Mrs Shobha Bharat Mrs Tanee Trivedy Dr Sarbani Raha

Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) Successful graduates are eligible to take the professional exam to be registered as a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT). CALTs are specially trained and qualified to treat children and adults diagnosed with written-language learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, developmental reading disorder and other related learning problems at all degrees of severity. Training includes academic instruction, clinical training, and supervised teaching. The core curriculum adheres strictly to the certification requirements laid down by the Alliance for Accreditation and Certification of Multisensory Structured Language Education, Inc. , an organization sponsored by The International Dyslexia Association.

THE FIRST FIVE CERTIFIED ACADEMIC LANGUAGE THERAPISTS IN INDIA The sense of confidence that I am now equipped with knowledge that is comparable to the best in the world. This programme is complete. To put it in simple words, "it works". archanasureka@hotmail. com ARCHANA SUREKA, INDORE The way the kids grasp it and begin to READ !!!!! It’s really a THERAPY as the kids go relaxed after they finish the session. All my students’ parents have blessed me because of this program. The children are reading and are so confident. ramatandon@hotmail. com MASARRAT KHAN, MUMBAI The smile on my Dyslexic students’ faces and to see them read and spell! It's a great satisfaction! brainstormint@gmail. com HARSHITA SHARMA, PUNE RAMA TANDON, DELHI MANEK CHITALWALA, MUMBAI

DYSLEXIA THERAPISTS The best part is how each step is well worked out and flows into the next level. rimashah 7@gmail. com Roshan Irani, Mumbai roshan_irani@yahoo. co. in Lata Iyer, Baroda laturiyer@gmail. com Yipee! I've learnt something that's a sure shot technique from which hundreds of learners will benefit under my guidance. I look forward to help the learners master their language skills specially reading, spelling and handwriting and take them on to new heights as far their skills and confidence are concerned. geetardalal@gmail. com Rima Shah, Mumbai Sophia Santosh, Mumbai sophiasonia 100@hotmail. com Geeta Dalal, Mumbai

May 2009: Batch 2 May 2008: Batch 1 May 2010: Batch 3

May 2011: Batch 4 October 2012: Batch 6 May 2012: Batch 5 June 2013: Batch 7

HANDS-ON-TRAINING ALPHABET ACTIVITY VISUAL REVIEW MULTISENSORY DISCOVERY AUDITORY REVIEW

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SOUND SYMBOL TRACKING HANDWRITING SPELLING

24 OCTOBER 2013 CALTs, Dyslexia Therapists & Therapists-in-Training with Mrs Sandra Dillon, Mrs Kate Currawalla & Mrs Tehmi Morris