Dyslexia 101: Definition, Characteristics, Assessment

Dyslexia 101: Definition, Characteristics, Assessment, available at $39.99, has an average rating of 4.5, with 7 lectures, 5 quizzes, based on 95 reviews, and has 312 subscribers.

You will learn about 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. This course is ideal for individuals who are Educational Professionals in need of quality professional development or Parents and caregivers with struggling readers It is particularly useful for Educational Professionals in need of quality professional development or Parents and caregivers with struggling readers.

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Summary

Title: Dyslexia 101: Definition, Characteristics, Assessment

Price: $39.99

Average Rating: 4.5

Number of Lectures: 7

Number of Quizzes: 5

Number of Published Lectures: 7

Number of Published Quizzes: 5

Number of Curriculum Items: 12

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 12

Original Price: $89.99

Quality Status: approved

Status: Live

What You Will 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.

Who Should Attend

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

Target Audiences

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

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.�

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Dylexia's Definition

Lecture 1: Definition of Dyslexia

Chapter 2: What Dyslexia Looks Like

Lecture 1: Characteristics of Dyslexia

Chapter 3: Assessment for Dyslexia

Lecture 1: Assessment for Dyslexia

Chapter 4: Dyslexia & Special Education

Lecture 1: Special Education Procedures 1:

Lecture 2: Special Education Procedures 2

Chapter 5: Course Wrap Up

Lecture 1: Course Wrap Up Lecture

Chapter 6: Final Video

Lecture 1: Course Exit Video

Instructors

Danielle Kelly, M.Ed., NBCT
Director, Exceptional Children Consulting & Services, LLC

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5 stars: 46 votes

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