Dyslexia in the Community
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The training is aimed particularly at those working with young adults in the community, especially those who are disaffected, offending, or at risk of offending, and those whose dyslexia affects their potential as employees or trainees.
The course aims to equip people who are in contact with this group of young adults in the skills of recognition and with practical strategies to help them achieve their potential.
What are the benefits?
- Improved understanding of dyslexia and dyslexic difficulties in language.
- Greater understanding of the behavioural and self esteem issues surrounding dyslexia and literacy failure
- Strategies to aid a struggling student with personal organisation and memory skills
- Strategies to help a struggling student with interpersonal and communication skills
- Strategies to aid a struggling student with skills for successful living and working
Course content and structure
The course involves lectures, workshops and the exchange of ideas and experience and covers:
- An understanding of dyslexia
- Principles of learning for literacy
- An understanding of how language works
- Strategies for helping with reading, writing and spelling
- Strategies for helping with organisation, memory, speaking and listening
Attendance is for two days (10 hours in total).
Course venue and dates
Contact us to enquire about block booking this course for an institution or a service, such as Probation Team.
