I have dyslexia. What does it mean?

What you'll learn

What dyslexia means for you: exploring an official definition as well as understanding your personal experience.
The indicators of dyslexia and how they impact on developing skills in education and life.
Why your dyslexia was not identified sooner. The reasons why people are overlooked and not diagnosed as children.
The strengths associated with dyslexia and how to use them for your benefit.
How to take a positive approach to overcoming your difficulties and maximising your strengths.
The concept of multiple intelligences which explains how dyslexia is a difference not a weakness.
Where to find future resources to help you continue to move forward and succeed in life.

Requirements

This course is for adults who have been diagnosed with dylexia and want to understand what that means.
If you are looking for an optimistic approach to dyslexia, this course will reassure you and help you move forward.

Description

This course is for adults who have been identified as having dyslexia and want to understand what that means. You will learn about the indicators of dyslexia and understand why some things in life have been a struggle for you. You will also learn that dyslexia is often misunderstood. There are many strengths associated with dyslexia and you will explore what this means for your future success. This course will reassure you about dyslexia and show you that it is a valuable part of who you are and you can use it to your advantage.

Who this course is for:

Adults who have been diagnosed with dyslexia.
Anyone who has been told they have dyslexia but does not understand what that means.
People with dyslexia who want to feel more positively about their diagnosis.
Dyslexic people who want to discover their strengths.