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Online Dyslexia Therapist Course


LSE Study

Summary

Price
£17 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
Self-paced
Qualification
Level 3 Diploma in Dyslexia Therapy

Overview

Study this course to figure out exactly what dyslexia is and receive excellent pointers and advice on how to deal with and help dyslexic people. This course can also be a great place to get all the necessary information you need to launch a career as a dyslexia therapist.

Description

A lot of children encounter difficulty in reading and writing. In most cases, they are not yet mentally prepared to perform these tasks. With extra help, however, they eventually overcome these difficulties and start performing well in the said areas. The same thing cannot be said for children with dyslexia, though. They experience an enduring struggle to read and write, and they require long-term assistance to minimise or address the effects of their condition.

While dyslexia is recognised as a learning disability, it should be noted that it is not a form of retardation, disease, or the result of low intelligence. Dyslexic people usually learn differently because their brains exhibit differences in structure and function. In fact, although they have a hard time processing language, many of them possess unusual talents. If you are curious to know more about dyslexia, are affected by it in anyway, or are interested to help people with such condition to make their life better, this course is for you.

The Online Dyslexia Therapist course will provide you relevant information about dyslexia, helping you understand what it is, what are its symptoms and causes, and how it is diagnosed. It will also raise your awareness about the policies and initiatives for helping dyslexic people as well as the tools and strategies used to address this learning disability. Approaches and techniques for assisting dyslexics to improve their reading, writing, and spelling skills will also be provided in the course.

Course Units

Some of the topics that will be discussed in detail within the course include:

  • Defining and Understanding Dyslexia
  • Policy-Making for Dyslexia and Problems Associated with Implementation
  • Government Actions for Assisting Dyslexics
  • Public Opinions Toward Dyslexia
  • Outlining the Causes of Dyslexia
  • Genetic Factors and Brain-Related Causes
  • Different Levels of Descriptions
  • Understanding Visual Stress
  • Dyslexia Education and Modalities
  • Assessing and Identifying Dyslexia
  • Key Players for Dyslexia Awareness
  • Core Models for Dyslexia Assessment
  • Educational Initiatives Supporting People with Dyslexia
  • Understanding the Role of Parents, Teachers and Learning Specialists in Overcoming Dyslexia
  • Addressing Illiteracy
  • Initiatives for Literacy Development and Improvement
  • Encouraging Dyslexics to Learn Reading, Writing, and Spelling
  • Literacy Tools and Strategies
  • Identifying Cognitive Drivers
  • Improving Vocabulary and Ability to Generate Ideas
  • Teaching and Intervention Programs for Dyslexics
  • Determining and Understanding Various Models of Reading
  • Theoretical an Practical Approaches to Assisting Dyslexic
  • Developing and Monitoring Literacy

Expected Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the basics of dyslexia, including its meaning, symptoms, causes, and diagnosis.
  • Know about the policies, initiatives, and programs directed toward helping dyslexics improve their literacy skills.
  • Know how to identify and assess dyslexia.
  • Know different tools, approaches, and strategies for improving reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary, and idea generation among people with dyslexia.

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