In a world where reading, writing and communication are vital skills, dyslexia presents a significant challenge for millions of people. Those with dyslexia often face misunderstandings and negative attitudes that limit their potential and prevent them from accessing various opportunities. Would you like to help people with dyslexia succeed? If so, then this course is for you. You'll discover the profound impact dyslexia can have on individuals' lives and how you can assist them to thrive and excel in their pursuits.
We begin with an overview of dyslexia, covering its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, effects and management. You’ll learn about interventions and methods of support for different types of dyslexia. Discover why affected individuals struggle with writing and spelling and how these issues can be corrected. We’ll explore techniques for improving speaking and listening skills, including how dyslexic students can learn maths and the sciences efficiently.
What you will learn:
- Recognise the symptoms, possible causes, and diagnosis of dyslexia
- Outline the different types of dyslexia, including their management and support strategies
- Explain why people with dyslexia struggle with writing and spelling
- Discuss the role of speech therapists in helping dyslexic individuals improve their language and communication skills
- Define dyscalculia and its key characteristics
- Analyse the challenges dyslexic students face in different types of science subjects
- List the strategies that can be used to support dyslexic learners in foreign language classrooms
- Describe the common co-occurring conditions with dyslexia and explain how they can impact an individual's life
- Identify the therapies and interventions that can help children with dyslexia
- Summarise the benefits of the multisensory structured language method for dyslexic learners in language education
Get your FREE ticket, and you will be sent the link to the course in your receipt.
This course is online, and has no time limit. You can take it at your own pace.
If you have any questions, please email: sutraining@bucks.ac.uk