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- Level Foundation
- Duration 13 hours
- Course by Yale University
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Dyslexia is everywhere, touching so many children and adults, and while science has made extraordinary progress in understanding and clarifying the condition, this incredible powerful knowledge rarely reaches those who most need to know and would greatly benefit from it. Our goal is to change all this with the Coursera you are about to view, produced by Dr. Sally Shaywitz, the Audrey G. Ratner Professor in Learning Development, both the leading scientist studying dyslexia and the most devoted advocate for helping those who are dyslexic. The course addresses and answers just about all the questions you have: beginning with what is reading and what is dyslexia and sharing with you the most up-to-date 21st century federal definition of dyslexia. If you are dyslexic, you’ll come to learn you are not alone – dyslexia is very common affecting one out of five, that is, 20% of the population, including both boys and girls all over the world. The course addresses a major question we hear from so many parents and teachers– how do I know if my child may be dyslexic? What signs or symptoms should I be on the lookout for? And here’s another very important question we hear from so many parents and educators who are eager to do the best for their child – when should screening for dyslexia begin? What is the best method? What should I look for or ask about? A major source of worry for parents is their child’s slow reading- they ask will this prevent a happy future for the child. Yes, dyslexics are slow readers and here, in Coursera, you will come to understand the brain’s role in dyslexia, including slow reading. Great news to share – you will also be so delighted to learn that surrounding a dyslexic’s slow reading is a phenomenal powerful sea of strengths in big picture thinking and reasoning. Dyslexia is a true paradox: dyslexics may be slow readers but at the same time are incredibly fast thinkers! You can be assured, if you care about a child or someone who is dyslexic and have questions or concerns, you will find it addressed here in this course: everything important to know about and help you select the most effective interventions for a dyslexic child; how to go about choosing the best school, including potentially one that is specialized, for such a child, including what is most important to look for when visiting a potential school; the role of accommodations and how to select the best one; and common co-occurring conditions like ADHD and anxiety – their impact, how to recognize and treat. In the following lessons you will meet wonderful, incredibly insightful and highly successful dyslexics – including governors, cardiac surgeons, nationally renowned attorneys, basketball coaches, economists and dyslexic children and their wonderful families who will share their experiences and advice. Enjoy!Modules
Course Introduction
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10
Videos
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4
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- What is Dyslexia?
10
Videos
- Course Introduction
- 1 What is Reading
- 2 History - part 1
- 2 History - part 2
- 3 Who is Affected by Dyslexia? - part 1
- 3 Who is Affected by Dyslexia? - part 2
- 4 Understanding The Why - part 1
- 4 Understanding The Why - part 2
- 5 The Brain's Role in Dyslexia - part 1
- 5 The Brain's Role in Dyslexia - part 2
4
Readings
- Meet the Faculty
- Disclaimer
- The Book
- Newly Published Research
Screening, Evaluating, and Diagnosing Dyslexia
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7
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Screening, Evaluating, and Diagnosing Dyslexia
7
Videos
- 6 Diagnosing Dyslexia - part 1
- 6 Diagnosing Dyslexia - part 2
- 6 Diagnosing Dyslexia - part 3
- 7a Should My Child Be Evaluated for Dyslexia?
- 7b How Does a Child Make Progress?
- 7c How to Screen for Dyslexia
- 7d How to Diagnose Dyslexia
How to Identify and Help Children with Dyslexia
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9
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Effective Interventions for Young Children
9
Videos
- 8a What are the Best Interventions for Dyslexic Children? - part 1
- 8a What are the Best Interventions for Dyslexic Children? - part 2
- 8b How Do We Know If a Reading Program is Effective? - part 1
- 8b How Do We Know If a Reading Program is Effective? - part 2
- 8c How Does a Dyslexic Child Make Progress in Their Communication Skills? - part 1
- 8c How Does a Dyslexic Child Make Progress in Their Communication Skills? - part 2
- 8c How Does a Dyslexic Child Make Progress in Their Communication Skills? - part 3
- 9 How Do You Take Care of The Whole Child? - part 1
- 9 How Do You Take Care of The Whole Child? - part 2
Choosing a School
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9
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Choosing the Right School for Your Dyslexic Child
9
Videos
- 10a Finding the Right School for Your Child - part 1
- 10a Finding the Right School for Your Child - part 2
- 10a Finding the Right School for Your Child - part 3
- 10b Thinking About a Specialized School - part 1
- 10b Thinking About a Specialized School - part 2
- 11a A Closer Look at Specialized Schools - part 1
- 11a A Closer Look at Specialized Schools - part 2
- 11b Laura Cassidy and LKA - part 1
- 11b Laura Cassidy and LKA - part 2
Succeeding in Adulthood
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8
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Preparing for College and Adulthood
8
Videos
- 12a How Do Dyslexic People Succeed in Life? - part 1
- 12a How Do Dyslexic People Succeed in Life? - part 2
- 12b How to Get Ready for College - part 1
- 12b How to Get Ready for College - part 2
- 13a How Can Adults with Dyslexia Become Better Readers? - part 1
- 13a How Can Adults with Dyslexia Become Better Readers? - part 2
- 13b How Much Reading is Involved? - part 1
- 13b How Much Reading is Involved? - part 2
Anxiety and ADHD
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4
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- Comorbid Conditions
4
Videos
- Lesson 14a Anxiety - part 1
- Lesson 14a Anxiety - part 2
- Lesson 14a Anxiety - part 3
- Lesson 14 ADHD
Assistive Technologies and Accommodations
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8
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
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- Assistive Technologies and Accommodations
8
Videos
- 15 How Can Technology Assist the Dyslexic Reader? - part 1
- 15 How Can Technology Assist the Dyslexic Reader? - part 2
- 16a What Are the Most Critical Accommodations? - part 1
- 16a What Are the Most Critical Accommodations? - part 2
- 16b What Can a Dyslexic Student Do to Succeed in College? - part 1
- 16b What Can a Dyslexic Student Do to Succeed in College? - part 2
- 16c How is Dyslexia Identified in College and Graduate Students - part 1
- 16c How is Dyslexia Identified in College and Graduate Students - part 2
Legal Protections and Accommodations
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9
Videos
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1
Assignment
1
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- The Law
9
Videos
- 17a What Legal Protections are Available to Those with Dyslexia? - part 1
- 17a What Legal Protections are Available to Those with Dyslexia? - part 2
- 17b How Should Disabilities Be Compared to the General Population - part 1
- 17b How Should Disabilities Be Compared to the General Population part 2
- 17c How are Requests for Accommodations Typically Being Responded to? - part 1
- 17c How are Requests for Accommodations Typically Being Responded to? - part 2
- 17d What Happens When There is a Violation of the Law? - part 1
- 17d What Happens When There is a Violation of the Law? - part 2
- 17d What Happens When There is a Violation of the Law? - part 3
Moving forward
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1
Videos
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- 18 What to Remember about Dyslexia
Auto Summary
"Overcoming Dyslexia" is a foundational course in Science & Engineering, led by esteemed instructor Dr. Sally Shaywitz. It offers a comprehensive understanding of dyslexia, addressing key questions on identification, screening, and effective interventions. With insights into the condition's paradox of slow reading and fast thinking, the course is ideal for parents, educators, and individuals affected by dyslexia. Lasting 780 minutes, it features inspiring stories from successful dyslexics, providing both knowledge and hope. Subscription options are available through Coursera's Starter plan.
Instructors
Sally E Shaywitz M.D.
Instructors
Bennett Shaywitz