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Dyslexia Therapy for Self Help or as a Career

Name: Dyslexia Therapy for Self Help or as a Career
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Dyslexia Therapy as a Self-Help Model for Dyslexics & Dyslexia Therapy as a Career

Created byLibby Seery

Last updated 9/2017

English

What you'll learn

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.

Course content

10 sections • 45 lectures • 1h 21m total length

Course Introduction3:31
Hello and a warm welcome to this course, dyslexia therapy. My name is Libby Seery and I'm the course creator. In this lecture you'll learn a bit about me and a bit about this course and who it's intended for.
About Me1:41
The Dyslexic Experience0:18
Defining Dyslexia3:04
Gain an understanding of dyslexia, including how it's mainly associated with difficulty in reading, but can also affect writing and speech. You'll learn that IQ and dyslexia are not related and at present dyslexia isn't curable.
Which of These Celebrities Has Dyslexia?0:02
Which of these celebrities have dyslexia?
Living With Dyslexia3:46
Living with dyslexia in present times, is probably the most difficult era for dyslexics, and in this lecture we discover why.
Causes Of Dyslexia3:26
In this lecture we'll discover how dyslexia has a strong genetic component, and there are some environmental triggers that exacerbate dyslexia.
Related Concerns and Issues0:02
Section 1

Language2:13
Here we discuss why general language ability is assessed to determine if someone has dyslexia.
Phonological Awareness3:44
With 75% of dyslexia sufferers having "phonological awareness", it's important to understand what this actually is.
Rapid Naming and Word Fluency0:03
This is all about rapid naming and word fluency
Reading Fluency0:03
This lecture also has an activity on using fluency phrases.
Reading Comprehension1:21
Here we discover why assessing reading comprehension in dyslexic people is not straightforward.
Spelling0:03
This is all about spelling - plus a word search activity .
Writing1:13
Whatever a person's language problems are, they'll be strongly evident in their writing. Here we learn why.
Other Considerations1:12
Factors to consider when assessing or being assessed for dyslexia are understood in this lecture.
Sewing it All Up0:15
A gentle conclusion to this section!
Section 3

Learning The Basics - Language6:22
Now we look at the four broad areas of basic skills that are taught and addressed through dyslexia teaching methods.
Learning The Basics - Spelling1:19
Learning The Basics - Reading0:02
This lecture is all about learning the basics with regards to reading
Learning The Basics - Writing3:28
Now we look at some special considerations with regards to writing, including elements such as spelling, grammar, organisation and dysgraphia.
Section 5

Building An Inclusive Classroom2:29
This lecture covers the importance of receiving tuition in specialised classes, especially with regards to language learning.
Awareness0:02
This lecture is about awareness.
Differentiated Instruction5:21
This lecture covers the five key areas where special attention needs to be paid, and a different teaching approach needs to be adopted in order to be most effective for dyslexic students. This lecture has a number of downloads associated with it.
Classroom Modifications3:06
There are many things that educators can do to make the learning environment dyslexia friendly, so let's discuss them.
Section 6

Awareness2:29
This lecture covers the importance of effective awareness raising of dyslexia in the workplace.
Workplace Coping Strategies0:18
Organisation and Time Management0:30
Organisation and time management!
Reading Strategies1:13
Here we understand why dyslexic people need to be ruthless, decisive readers in the workplace.
Writing Strategies0:02
Memory Strategies0:52
This lecture covers the importance of external memory aids in the workplace.
Section 7

Organising Seminars2:38
Information seminars are invaluable in advocating for the rights of dyslexic people, and creating an inclusive and productive environment. We'll discuss how to help people go from a state of misunderstanding to one of understanding.
Sensitivity Training And Real Change1:56
The main goal of sensitivity training is to help non-dyslexic people, gain an understanding of what it's like to be dyslexic, so we'll cover a few factors that help inform what dyslexia does as well as what it is.
Section 8

Medical Treatments0:02
Nutritional / Allergic Treatment1:49
We'll cover the importance of sensitivity to allergens, in which some symptoms can be mistaken for dyslexia, and how being deficient in certain nutrients can have a negative effect on cognitive functions.
Sensory Integration, Reading Reflex And Optometric Treatment3:17
Dyslexia and sensory processing disorder (SPD) often go hand in hand and interact negatively, so it's important that these are identified as distinct diagnosis and treated accordingly. This lecture covers how sensory integration therapy may provide a viable method of dealing with this additional issue.
Section 10
BONUS: CPD INSTRUCTIONS0:42
PLEASE SEE THIS LECTURE ON DETAILS FOR CPD ACCREDITATION

Requirements

There are no special requirements other than a high-school reading level and a pen and pad or other way of writing things down!

Description

We are the World’s number one provider of Self Development and Arts Therapy Courses, with more than 180,000 students in 192 countries.

This course is the perfect choice for both individuals and professional therapists looking to expand and enhance their repertoire and portfolio. Although the course alone won’t qualify you as a therapist, many of my students that are considering a career in coaching, take the course so they can advertise themselves as a professional coach that uses cutting edge Dyslexia Therapy techniques, which as you can imagine, gives them the edge over coaches not as familiar with these techniques.

Dyslexia Therapy for Self Help and Dyslexia Therapy as a Career

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.

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

Who this course is for:

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.

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Introduction To The Course8 lectures • 16min

Diagnosis3 lectures • 4min

Assessment and Evaluation9 lectures • 10min

Managing Dyslexia3 lectures • 11min

Learning The Basics4 lectures • 11min

Dyslexia in The Classroom4 lectures • 11min

Dyslexia in The Workplace6 lectures • 5min

Information Seminars2 lectures • 5min

Intervention for Dyslexia2 lectures • 3min

Clinical Therapy4 lectures • 6min

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