Understand DYSLEXIA Online Course - CPD Certified

Module 1

What is Dyslexia?

Student Objectives

To understand what dyslexia is;
To learn about the symptoms of dyslexia;
To understand how dyslexia can affect other aspects of life;
To learn about different people in the community who can help those with dyslexia;
Plus much more...
Module 2

The Causes and Diagnosis of Dyslexia

Student Objectives:

To learn about the possible causes of dyslexia;
To understand neurological causes of dyslexia;
To understand how heredity can play a role in dyslexia.
To understand how heredity can play a role in dyslexia.
Plus much more...
Module 3

Types of Dyslexia

Student Objectives:

To learn about different types of reading deficits
To understand which deficits are related to dyslexia and which are not
To understand interventions and treatments of different types of dyslexia
To learn about the signs of different types of dyslexia
Plus much more...
Module 4

Dyslexia and Phonics

Student Objectives:

To learn the definition of phonics
To understand the importance of phonics in literacy and speech
To understand how dyslexia affects the learning of phonics
To learn how phonics is taught
Plus much more...
Module 5

Dyslexia and Writing and Spelling

Student Objectives:

To understand why dyslexia can cause an individual to struggle with writing;
To understand how writing issues are corrected;
To understand where spelling issues come from;
To learn how spelling is taught;
Plus much more...
Module 6

Dyslexia, Speaking and Listening

Student Objectives:

To learn how dyslexia can affect all levels of communication;
To learn how a speech therapist can help dyslexic children with their speaking and listening skills;
To learn how speaking and listening skills can contribute to reading and writing skills;
To learn techniques for improving speaking skills;
Plus much more...
Module 7

Dyslexia and Mathematics

Student Objectives

To learn about dyscalculia;
To understand what difficulties are associated with dyscalculia;
To learn about potential causes of dyscalculia;
To learn about the effect of dyscalculia on a person's life;
Plus much more...
Module 8

Dyslexia and Science

Student Objectives:

To understand how dyslexic students can learn physics;
To understand how dyslexic students can learn biology;
To understand how dyslexic students can learn chemistry;
To learn general tips on teaching scientific concepts;
Plus much more...
Module 9

Dyslexia and Creativity

To learn about how dyslexia and creativity are connected

To understand how the brain is connected to dyslexia and creativity;
To learn about dyslexia and drawing;
To learn about dyslexia and music;
To learn about dyslexia and creative writing.
Plus much more...
Module 10

Dyslexia for ESL (English as a Second Language) Learners

Student Objectives:

To learn about the language learning experience for dyslexic learners;
To learn how dyslexic learners can take part in ESL and foreign language learning;
To understand what it means to anticipate language learning abilities;
To learn about the MSL (Multi-Sensory Structured Language) method of teaching for dyslexic language learning;
Plus much more...
Module 11

Living and Working with Dyslexia as an Adult

Student Objectives:

To learn about signs of dyslexic adults at work;
To learn the general signs of dyslexia in adults;
To learn how to deal with writing issues in the workplace;
To understand how to cope with reading issues in the workplace;
Plus much more...
Module 12

Co-Occurring Conditions with Dyslexia

Student Objectives:

To learn about the conditions often seen with dyslexia;
To understand dysgraphia and how it can be overcome;
To learn about the symptoms of dyspraxia;
To understand ADD/ADHD;
Plus much more...
Module 13

Treatments and Support for Dyslexia

Student Objectives

To learn about any therapy and interventions that can help children with dyslexia;
To understand how speech therapy can help a child with dyslexia;
To learn about possible medications that can help dyslexia;
To understand how ADD/ADHD treatments can help dyslexia;
Plus much more...
Module 14

Dyslexia and the Law

Student Objectives:

To understand why and when dyslexia can be classed as a disability;
To learn how the law protects disabled people;
To learn about different UK laws dedicated to protecting dyslexic people;
To understand how these laws apply at work and at school;
Plus much more...