Intro to Dyslexia

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide an overview of characteristics of indivduals with dyslexia. Students will gain an understanding of the foundations of literacy acquisition, knowledge of varied reading profiles (i.e., neurological differences in individuals with dyslexia), legal issues surrounding dyslexia, assessment practices for dyslexia, and general approaches to providing literacy instruction to students with dyslexia. Historical perspectives of dyslexia will also be addressed. To count towards the Dyslexia Endorsement, candidates must earn a grade of "B" or higher.