Dyslexia 101: Definition, Characteristics, Assessment

Comprehensive Definition, Characteristics, Assessment, & Special Education

What you'll learn
Students will develop and apply skills needed to provide quality reading instruction to students in various grade levels.
Provide a current and thorough definition of Dyslexia.
Illustrate the correlation between brain function and reading.
Discuss the brain structure of an individual with Dyslexia.
Compare a Dyslexic's brain structure with that of a neuro-typical individual.
Requirements
Technology capable of downloading and printing PDF support materials to use as references upon course completion.
Working knowledge of phonics and the basic reading process.
Description
Dyslexia is a complex, neurobiological disorder. Many myths about Dyslexia exist including the belief that it doesn't really exist. Struggling readers are simply unmotivated and lazy. This course was created using current research in diagnostic practice in order to provide professionals, parents, and caregivers a comprehensive insight into the reasons why reading is such a laborious process for some individuals. Within this course brain based research is presented, along with a comprehensive definition of Dyslexia including its characteristics. The assessment process for Dyslexia is also discussed, as well as the Special Education Process. Information contained within the lectures is based on current research, industry practice, and tailored to meet the needs of educational professionals, parents, and caregivers of struggling readers. Take this course to enhance current skills, or to be able to develop and apply entirely new ones needed to assist in dispelling Dyslexia's myths. 

Overview

Section 1: Dylexia's Definition

Lecture 1 Definition of Dyslexia

Section 2: What Dyslexia Looks Like

Lecture 2 Characteristics of Dyslexia

Section 3: Assessment for Dyslexia

Lecture 3 Assessment for Dyslexia

Section 4: Dyslexia & Special Education

Lecture 4 Special Education Procedures 1:

Lecture 5 Special Education Procedures 2

Section 5: Course Wrap Up

Lecture 6 Course Wrap Up Lecture

Section 6: Final Video

Lecture 7 Course Exit Video

Educational Professionals in need of quality professional development,Parents and caregivers with struggling readers