Training - Parents / Carers

Part of an Accredited Course

Practical Solutions for Dyslexia (Virtual)

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£120

Virtual / Online

This course provides an awareness and understanding of dyslexia, along with an overview of dyslexia friendly teaching practices and approaches.

How to Succeed at Work and Home as a Dyslexic Adult

£12.99

eLearning

This eLearning module examines the unique traits that have helped some of the world's best-known dyslexic individuals rise to success. From developing determination and self-esteem, to seeking the right kind of help and support, this module identifies how all dyslexic individuals can develop and use these traits to unlock their own potential. This programme supplements “Self Fulfilment with Dyslexia: A Blueprint to Success”, by the BDA Vice President, Margaret Malpas MBE, and includes activities, case studies, and videos to provide further opportunities for learning.

Part of an Accredited Course

Accredited Level 5 - Certificate in Dyslexia; Literacy, Support and Intervention (Jan 23 cohort onwards)

From £2250

eLearning

The BDA Level 5 Certificate in Dyslexia; Literacy, Support is the first step toward becoming a dyslexia specialist and is often regarded as the first step towards a Level 7 AMBDA approved programme. Candidates who have completed the Level 5 certificate will have enough knowledge to deliver specialist tuition to individuals requiring support with dyslexia.

An Overview of Assistive Technology

FREE

eLearning

The development of technology that can assist those who have dyslexia, as well those who have other types of disability, to cope with certain tasks that they find difficult has transformed the landscape of coping strategies that we are able to offer to these individuals. This is a specialised field, however, and there is not generally a great awareness amongst the education/work population of exactly what is available.

Part of an Accredited Course

Screening for Dyslexia Pre 16 (Virtual Learning)

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£120

Virtual / Online

This training course is designed to take delegates through the complete processes of screening and identification of dyslexia, exploring the issues of best practice within this activity. Through the practical demonstration of screening tools, it will identify what a screening tool does along with its uses and limitations. Delegates will learn how to evaluate screening tools, individual profiles and reports from a tool and develop understanding of what the next steps might be for the individuals involved.

Part of an Accredited Course

Fundamentals of Dyslexia Support

£120

eLearning

This eLearning module examines the fundamental approaches required when providing dyslexia support to an individual, and looks at simple strategies to support some of the more common areas of difficulty.