Dyslexia Course
 for Parents

  Dyslexia Parents Resource

Is the course suitable for me?

The course is suitable for:

• parents with a dyslexic child in school;
  
  
• parents home-schooling a dyslexic child.

Parent with a dyslexic child in school

If your child is experiencing difficulties with reading, spelling or math/s in school, the course will give you:

• an understanding of their difficulties with learning;
• the skills you need to assist them with their homework, spellings, and basic number work;
• methods to overcome the particular blocks to learning that a dyslexic child experiences;
• a greater awareness of their visual and auditory difficulties;
• the ability to help them see their difficulties in the context of their other strengths;
• the knowledge and understanding you need when you approach the school to see that everything possible is done to assist your child's learning.

Parents home-schooling a dyslexic child

A common reason for home-schooling or home educating a child is because the child is experiencing failure in school. Parents feel that the school does not respond to the learning style of their child, and parents are upset and angry that the school cannot do more. Sometimes the child is also being bullied because of their difficulties with learning.

However, having decided to home-school, parents can feel that, whilst they are enthusiastic to help their child as much as possible, they lack the special skills required. Whilst the Dyslexia Certificate course is not a general teaching course, it will train parents in the crucial techniques and strategies they need. With these skills, a home-schooling parent will be able to help a dyslexic child (or a child experiencing similar difficulties) to overcome the learning barriers associated with their learning difficulty.

Teachers

You might find the Dyslexia Certificate course more suitable.

Two courses?

What is the difference between the Certificate and the Parents' courses?