Why supporting adults with dyslexia and co-occurring difficulties?

This Level 4 Unit provides a framework for the support of adults with dyslexia and co-occurring difficulties in a variety of post-compulsory education environments.  The holistic requirements of the individual will be considered, as well as the barriers that adults can face once they leave school. A range of barriers to competent performance, including the operating environment will be examined as a foundation to identify appropriate provision.  The materials in the unit will be pertinent to those supporting adults in further or higher education in work-based training and apprenticeships or other environments in which learning takes place with adults.

What can I expect from the course?

On completion, participants will be able to:

• Recognise the impact dyslexia has on day-to-day adult life
• Identify what support can be provided by the  setting and locate external agencies that also offer support
• Demonstrate an understanding of underlying cognitive factors in dyslexia and co-occurring difficulties