Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disabilities and can heavily influence a person’s ability to learn and engage in day-to-day life. This Dyslexia Awareness Certification is a great option for education professionals, administrators, or anyone in business, such as HR or management roles.
Understanding dyslexia and its many manifestations can lead to more inclusive, positive work environments and enhance job satisfaction, both for those with dyslexia and those working alongside them.
This course covers:
- A background to dyslexia, including its symptoms and how others can offer support
- The theories behind the causes of dyslexia, its neurological origins and how it’s diagnosed
- An overview of the types of dyslexia and their respective treatments
- How dyslexia affects phonetic learning, speech, literacy, writing, spelling and listening
- The link between brain function, dyslexia and creativity, with a focus on music, art and writing
- Living and working with dyslexia as an adult, including its impact on work life and coping skills
- Learning difficulties often found alongside dyslexia, including ADHD
- Treatment and support for those with dyslexia, including speech therapy for children
- Dyslexia as a legal issue, including UK disability law and how it applies at work and school
The course covers 14 modules and around 15 hours of learning.
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