Literacy Dev & Rdg Disab.

Catalog description

This course addresses the critical components and theories of literacy (and language) development and provides an introduction to the nature and needs of students with reading disabilities, including dyslexia. The course focuses on scientifically based research on the effects of learning disabilities, including dyslexia, on learning to read and write. The course addresses the historical development of the field of literacy, relevant laws and policies, and the impact on students with learning disabilities, including dyslexia.