Dyslexia Therapy for Self Help or as a Career (Udemy.com)
Dyslexia Therapy as a Self-Help Model for Dyslexics & Dyslexia Therapy as a Career
Created by: Libby Seery
Last updated September 2017
What you will 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.
How it compares
Against the other 662 rated Udemy courses in Health & Fitness on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 17% of them
- Reviews273#324 of 663 by number of reviews
- Length1.4 hoursshorter than 76% of them
- Last updatedSeptember 2017earlier than 90% of them
Course 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
Instructor Details
- 4.4 Rating
273 Reviews
Libby Seery
LIBBY SEERY - Ad.Dip. Psych, PGDip.CBT, Dip.Couns, Dip.NLP, Dip. Psych. Coach
All of my online courses are fully accredited with the CPD Standards Agency and offer students the opportunity to gain CPD credits/hours.
I am a Psychotherapist and counsellor.
I am a highly trained specialist with a wealth of experience, working with people from all walks of life; including referrals from charities I'm involved in, to very high profile clients from all over the world.
As well as my client work, I have had a number of works published and have appeared on TV and radio.
As an accredited CPD training provider, I have more than 120,000 students, from 190 countries, and have been honoured with a number of awards for my contribution to education.
I also write and lecture in my subject, as well as training other doctors and counsellors in specialist areas of counselling.
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Reviews
By Clare Ann Matz on 2/3/2019
Interesting description of how the world and schooling is seen through dyslexic students eye. I didn't enjoy the computer generated audio/visuals. A human would have been more ingagging.
By Kailyn Angella on 1/15/2019
I really enjoyed the course! I am a certified special education teacher but have never taken any courses specifically regarding Dyslexia. I learned so much from Libby! It is fast, to the point while covering a lot of important information. The quizzes along the way helped me to check my own understanding, while the short video clips made the course completely manageable. Truely a wonderful class!
By Kathryn Collishaw on 6/17/2018
I thought the course had some good insights but didn't connect well with the teaching style, I found the delivery quiet dry and struggled to hold my attention. I also found the organisation of the material odd and not easy to follow, lacked cohesivenss.
By Dianne Orr on 3/8/2018
I enjoyed the course and have found it helpful as what drew me to this course was my on journey with Dyslexia. I have been using some of the ideas already, eg. using different colours, check lists, prioritizing when reading. I hope to put more of these ideas into practice. My checklist total was 63, so I can use all the resources I can gain access to.
By Hannah Chater on 2/18/2018
This course is brillant for anyone who wants to learn about Dyslexia. It is really thorough and informative with a instructor that provides clear and in depth explanations on a selection of topics that impact in the lives of those who are Dyslexic. I definitely recommend taking this course and will be taking more of these interesting courses.Thank you Libby, I have really enjoyed this course!
By Leroy Laurent on 12/26/2017
I have enjoyed the course and the ability to complete it on my various computers and tablets was awesome. I work in the field of Dyslexia ( DSA Students) and am mildly Dyslexic myself. I particularly like the links to the real world and the reminder that Dyslexic people can be placed at a disadvantage at work or education. Perhaps some You Tube clips on actual testing and assessing would have helped more. This certainly whets the appetite and I hope there are more courses that may specialise in some of the key areas. Thank you and what an excellent start of teh year for me.
By Ailia Hasnain on 10/28/2017
Hi, This on-line course is highly recommended. I am working as a volunteering in a school and my special interest is to work with SEN, recently I completed my SEN diploma and wanted to do learn about dyslexia. Here I got the platform to learn more about dyslexia. Thanks a lot to tutor Libby.
By Janice Horner on 8/12/2017
Another great course by Libby Seery. Her courses are first class with an abundance of resources. This particular topic is very interesting and I'm looking forward to learning more about Dyslexia. I have just completed the course which has provided me with the knowledge to fully understand the challenges someone with dyslexia has to try and conquer. As always great course, brilliant tutor.
By Ella Hughes on 7/24/2017
Quality of Information and presentation of information was generally good. There were a few spelling and grammatical errors. I particularly liked the different modalities of presentation - unlike some online courses where there's just an overload of text to read. This had a more personal touch. The accompanying resources were adequate and useful. I would have liked a case study presented or visual example of how dyslexia presents itself in the classroom. I felt the quizzes were far too easy with predictable, obvious answers. I would like to suggest that the Sections are re-titled to 'Modules' in line with course information and content. Overall, I learned a lot and would recommend this course to others. Well done Libby you are a great presenter. I look forward to studying with you again.
By Lakesha Burr on 11/5/2016
I really enjoyed this course. It is extremely informative, whether you or a loved one has dyslexia, or you are a provider of services to those who have dyslexia. The course author provides a thorough explanation of what dyslexia is and what it is not. She also offers A LOT of useful resources. I would definitely recommend this course, and consider it a very useful tool that I will refer to time and time again.
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