Dyslexia Therapy for Self Help or as a Career

Renaissance Life Therapies
4.8
18 reviews
  • A very informative course. Definitely I will use it to help my son and husband because they’re both have dyslexia.
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  • An engaging course that gave a deeper comprehension of dyslexia. This class was helpful to me as a teacher and parent of a child with dyslexia.
    ← | →
  • I didn’t like the fact that the course don’t have enough text, illustrations and samples.
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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Welcome to this course on dyslexia therapy. We’re sure that you’ll both enjoy it and find it useful to better understand the nature of dyslexia as a condition and the treatment options that are available to improve the daily lives of dyslexia sufferers.

The course is comprehensive and covers every aspect of dyslexia therapy. It's suitable for people who wish to learn more about the condition, but it is focused towards those people who wish to engage in the practice of dyslexia therapy. As such, you will have access to an enormous amount of resources and practical activities, that will help you with your studies.

Although this course is suitable for anyone who wishes to know more about dyslexia, it's mainly focused towards informing those who want to engage in dyslexia therapy. To that end we’ll spend a fair amount of time on the nuts and bolts of the different aspect of dyslexia. It’s been our intention however, to keep this course light on theory and oriented towards practical engagement with the lived experience of dyslexia and the various ways those with dyslexia can manage the condition.

You’ll enjoy a lifetime access to the course, as well as updates to course material and the many downloadable resources, activities.

This dyslexia therapy for self help and or as a career online course, has all the flexibility and convenience that online learning offers, as well as full support, seven days a week.

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About this course

Understand how dyslexia affects a person's language and reading comprehension as well as a number of other considerations.

Discover how technology can assist a person living with dyslexia.

How to raise awareness in schools and the workplace.

Take part in a range of activities and exercises, that'll help and assist you in treating and managing dyslexia.

Gain a good understanding of dyslexia and many other aspects associated with dyslexia, that often go unregarded.

Gain an understanding of the key roles of a dyslexia therapist.

Anyone wanting to understand dyslexia, or who live with dyslexia.

Anyone who lives or knows someone who has dyslexia.

For people who wish to work in the field of dyslexia.

For anyone wishing to explore dyslexia, or the role of a dyslexia therapist.

This course is fully accredited by a globally recognized CPD body, the Continuing Professional Development Standards Agency.

Taking this course will give you the opportunity to gain a diploma signifying formal certification for 10 hours of CPD credit.

Please note, accreditation is optional. It is by no means compulsory, or a prerequisite for taking the course. Degree requirements vary based on the position you pursue and the area in which you reside or work. Should you wish to opt for accreditation and the diploma, full details and directions will be given at the end of the course.

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Reviews

4.8
excellent
  • A very informative course. Definitely I will use it to help my son and husband because they’re both have dyslexia.
    ← | →
  • An engaging course that gave a deeper comprehension of dyslexia. This class was helpful to me as a teacher and parent of a child with dyslexia.
    ← | →
  • I didn’t like the fact that the course don’t have enough text, illustrations and samples.
    ← | →
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4.5
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Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Christina

5.0
18/09/2017
What I would highlight: A very informative course. Definitely I will use it to help my son and husband because they’re both have dyslexia.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Susan Foust

5.0
18/09/2017
What I would highlight: An engaging course that gave a deeper comprehension of dyslexia. This class was helpful to me as a teacher and parent of a child with dyslexia.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Mamta Mathur

5.0
18/09/2017
What I would highlight: I didn’t like the fact that the course don’t have enough text, illustrations and samples.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Roderick Baulk

5.0
18/09/2017
What I would highlight: Amazing course. Truly interesting, informative and especially, it’s eye-opening. Has a good numbers of quizzes.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Cathy Greco

5.0
12/09/2017
What I would highlight: An educational course, informative and understandable.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2017

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 7 years

Subjects

  • Dyslexia Therapy
  • Causes of Dyslexia
  • Phonological awareness
  • Sound Matching Tasks
  • Reading fluency
  • Self-advocacy
  • Character Traits
  • Awareness
  • Reading Strategies
  • Allergic Treatment
  • Medical Treatments

Course programme

The course syllabus includes:


Module 1: Understanding Dyslexia



1.1 Defining Dyslexia


Activity 1: Which of These Celebrities Has Dyslexia?


1.2 Living With Dyslexia


Activity 2: The Dyslexia Experience


1.3 Causes of Dyslexia


1.4 Related Concerns and Issues - PDF


Quiz: Module 1



Module 2: Diagnosis



2.1 Changes to the DSM and SLD Diagnosis - Plus
Downloadable Resource


2.2 Diagnostic Criteria for SLD with Impairment in Reading - Slideshow and PDF


Resource: Spotting The Signs of Dyslexia


Quiz: Module 2



Module 3: Assessment and Evaluation



3.1 Language


3.2 Phonological awareness


Activity 3: Rhyming Exercises


Activity 4: Ellison Analysis


Activity 5: Blending Synthesis


Activity 6: Discrimination Exercises


Activity 7: Sound Matching Tasks


3.3 Rapid naming and word fluency - Slideshow and PDF


Activity 8: RAN Assessments


3.4 Reading fluency - Slideshow and PDF


Activity 9: Using Fluency Phrases


3.5 Reading comprehension


Activity 10: Comprehension Cube


3.6 Spelling - PDF

Activity 11: Word Search


3.7 Writing


Activity 12: Good Writing Checklist


3.8 Other Considerations


3.9 Sewing it All Up - Slideshow and PDF


Quiz: Module 3



Module 4: Managing Dyslexia



4.1 Assistive and Adaptive Technology


4.2 Remediation Training - PDF


4.3 Self-advocacy


Activity 13: How Much of a Self-Advocate Are You?


Quiz: Module 4



Module 5: Learning The Basics



5.1 Learning The Basics - Language


5.2 Learning The Basics - Spelling - PDF


Activity: How Good is Your Spelling?


5.3 Reading - Slideshow and PDF


5.4 Learning The Basics - Writing


Activity 15: Pronunciation


Activity 16: Silent Letters


Activity 17: Compound Words


Quiz: Module 5



Module 6: Dyslexia in The Classroom



6.1 Building an Inclusive Classroom

6.2 Awareness - PDF


6.3 Differentiated instruction


Activity 18: Climax, Structure, and Elements of a Story


Activity 19: Context Clues Vocabulary Builder Activity


Activity 20: Comprehension and Inference Question
Creator


Activity 21: Poetic Devices Finder


Activity 22: Figurative Language Finder


Activity 23: Character Traits and Motivations


Activity 24: Summarisation and Narrative Sequence


Activity 25: Identifying Facts and Opinions


6.4 Classroom Modifications


Activity 26: Section 504 - Classroom Checklist


Quiz: Module 6



Module 7: Dyslexia in The Workplace


7.1 Awareness


7.2 Workplace Coping Strategies - Slideshow and PDF


7.3 Organisation and Time Management - PDF


7.4 Reading Strategies


7.5 Writing Strategies - Slideshow and PDF


7.6 Memory Strategies


Activity 27: Workplace Dyslexia Checklist


Quiz: Module 7



Module 8: Information Seminars



8.1 Organising Seminars


Activity 28: Creating A Mock Seminar Programme


8.2 Sensitivity Training and Real Change


Activity 29 : Adult Dyslexia Checklist


Quiz: Module 8



Module 9: Intervention for Dyslexia


9.1 Testing


Resource: Dyslexia Assessment Battery Reference Sheet


9.2 Highlighting Strengths - Slideshow and PDF


Quiz: Module 9



Module 10: Clinical Therapy



10.1 Medical Treatments - Slideshow and PDF


10.2 Nutritional/Allergic Treatment


10.3 Sensory Integration, Reading Reflex, and
Optometric Treatment


Resource: Sensory Processing Disorder Checklist

Quiz: Module 10

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