Dyslexia - An Introduction - Online Course - Community Learning - 09:30-12:30

About this course

The aim of this course is to offer basic information and insights into what dyslexia is, how it impacts on people’s lives, learning and work (positively and negatively); human support, adaptations and technology which can assist people living with dyslexia 

By the end of the course, learners will know how dyslexia affects people; the strengths which dyslexia can give; how dyslexia can be perceived as part of a rich pattern of human diversity; how to access assessment and diagnosis; where and how to obtain human support and assistive technology 

This is a short, introductory course for people with little or no knowledge of dyslexia or the support available. It is very suitable for parents of children with dyslexia seeking guidance on what dyslexia is, its impact, and sources of support, or for adults who think they might have dyslexia but need more knowledge and insight about it and about how to access assessment and support. 

You will need: - Note-taking materials -either pen and notepad, voice recorder (learners are very welcome to record oral teaching as a reasonable adjustment but will be asked not to record personal disclosures) 

Learners will be sent PowerPoint presentations and supplementary handouts. 

This course is based on interactive teaching and learning. Learners are asked to be prepared to participate in quizzes, question and answer, discussions based on personal experience, and case study discussion 

This is an online course. A suitable electronic device such as a laptop, tablet or smartphone with internet access will be required. Learners will be required to download and use Zoom (free software).

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

• Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
• Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking.  If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been a resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in the UK with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas:

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Greater London, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West Midlands and West of England.