Subject Matter Expert
Emerson Dickman, JD
Past-President of the International Dyslexia Association
Emerson Dickman, JD. is a Special Education Attorney and Child Advocate in New Jersey with 40 years of experience. He speaks about dyslexia on the national and international stage, promoting awareness and advocacy. He, along with his wife Georgette Dickman, won the Margaret Byrd Rawson Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Dyslexia Association in 2012.
Course curriculum
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Understanding Dyslexia & Dysgraphia Intro Video
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1.1 Understanding Dyslexia & Dysgraphia Course Overview
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Understanding Dyslexia & Dysgraphia Course Learning Guide
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2.1 Video: The Reading Brain
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Discussion Post #1: The Reading Brain
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2.2 The Five Components of Reading and Writing
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2.3 The Alphabetic Principle
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2.4 The Simple View of Reading
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Module 2 Knowledge Check
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3.1 Dyslexia Simulation
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Dyslexia Reading Simulation Reflection
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3.2 Video: What Is Dyslexia?
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Discussion Post #2: What is Dyslexia?
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3.3 What is Dyslexia? The Definition
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3.4 Dyslexia: Core Deficits
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3.5 Video: What Does Dyslexia Look & Sound Like?
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3.6 Student Testimonials: Struggling with Reading Difficulties
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3.7 Dyslexia Case Studies
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Module 3 Knowledge Check
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4.1 Dysgraphia Writing Simulation
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Dysgraphia Writing Simulation Reflection
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4.2 Video: What is Dysgraphia?
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Discussion Post #3: What is Dysgraphia?
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4.3 Dysgraphia Core Deficits
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4.4 Dysgraphia Red Flags Across the Grade Levels
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Module 4 Knowledge Check
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5.1 Myth #1: Dyslexia Causes People to See Letters and Words Backward
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5.2 Myth #2: Dyslexia Stems from a Lack of Interest in Learning To Read
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5.3 Myth #3: Having Dyslexia or Dysgraphia Means You are Not Very Smart
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5.4 Myth #4: Dyslexia Occurs More Often in Boys Than Girls
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5.5 Myth #5: Dyslexia & Dysgraphia Will Be Outgrown and Someday It Will All Just “Click”
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Module 5 Quick Quiz
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6.1 Screening
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6.2 Intervening
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6.3 Accommodating
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6.4 Teaching Students with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia in the Elementary School Classroom
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6.5 Teaching Students with Dyslexia in the Middle and High School Classroom
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Download: Tip Sheet & Tools for Supporting Struggling Students
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Module 6 Knowledge Check
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About this course
- $35.00
- 41 lessons
- 0 hours of video content
What They're Saying...
Course Reviews
Great Introductory Course
Samantha Veenhuis
This is a great course for anyone with limited knowledge of dyselexia. It provides a simple, yes deeper understanding of how dyslexic individuals process language and attempt to make sense of it. Due to the prevalence of dyslexia, I think this is ...
Read MoreThis is a great course for anyone with limited knowledge of dyselexia. It provides a simple, yes deeper understanding of how dyslexic individuals process language and attempt to make sense of it. Due to the prevalence of dyslexia, I think this is a course that all teachers should take. It is only a brief introduction which may be sufficient enough for some, but numerous resources are also provided for those interested in learning more.
Read Lessinformative and interactive
Jennifer Lechner
great basic information on dyslexia and some great resources to learn more.
great basic information on dyslexia and some great resources to learn more.
Read LessSimple to Understand Overview
Kathy Prater
This course provides a detailed, but simple overview of what dyslexia may look like. I encourage anyone working in the education field from young children through college-aged students to watch. The simulations are excellent in helping to unders...
Read MoreThis course provides a detailed, but simple overview of what dyslexia may look like. I encourage anyone working in the education field from young children through college-aged students to watch. The simulations are excellent in helping to understand how these students are struggling.
Read LessGreat for elementary classroom teachers
Kristen Koeller
This is a great overview of dyslexia for elementary teachers. If you are a teacher and you have wondered what dyslexia is and how to help dyslexic students in your classroom, this series is worth every minute of your time -- and it's only 35 min...
Read MoreThis is a great overview of dyslexia for elementary teachers. If you are a teacher and you have wondered what dyslexia is and how to help dyslexic students in your classroom, this series is worth every minute of your time -- and it's only 35 minutes!
Read LessGreat program!
Evanne Mingori
Great information!
Great information!
Read LessAmazing!
Jessica Hoff
What a depth of knowledge in an easy and interesting format. I have learned so much from this program and will recommend it to others.
What a depth of knowledge in an easy and interesting format. I have learned so much from this program and will recommend it to others.
Read LessGood basic information on dyslexia and access to links for further investigation.
Debra Williams
Presented in an orderly, interactive, and easy to understand format.
Presented in an orderly, interactive, and easy to understand format.
Read LessGreat in depth understanding
jade garrett
This was a great training in helping those who work with students with reading difficulties. There is such a wide range and this this course helps provide tools and information to support these students throughout their education and into life as ...
Read MoreThis was a great training in helping those who work with students with reading difficulties. There is such a wide range and this this course helps provide tools and information to support these students throughout their education and into life as well.
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