Dyslexia is everywhere and affects millions of children and adults and, while research has made incredible advancements in understanding and defining the disorder, this profound knowledge is not always available to the people who need to be aware and could greatly be benefited by it. We want to make this change with the Coursera you're about to watch, created by Dr. Sally Shaywitz, the Audrey G. Ratner Professor in Learning Development, both the most renowned researcher in the field of dyslexia as well as the most passionate advocate for helping those suffering from dyslexia. The course will address and answer every question you may have, starting with reading, and what exactly is dyslexia, and providing you with the most current 21st century federal description of the term dyslexia. If you're dyslexic, you'll discover that you're not alone. dyslexia is a very widespread condition that affects one in five people, which is 20 percent of the population, comprising both girls and boys across the globe. This course will address a key issue that is asked by so many teachers and parents: what can I do to determine whether my child is dyslexic? What are the signs or symptoms I look out for? Here's a second concern we get from many parents and teachers who want to provide the best possible care for their child. When should dyslexia screening begin? What is the most effective method? What should I look out for or inquire about? One of the biggest concerns parents face is their child's reading speedand they wonder if this will hinder a positive future for their child. Dyslexics can be slow readers. Here in Coursera you will be able to comprehend the role of the brain in dyslexia, which includes slow reading. It's a great thing to know and you'll be awed to discover that the dyslexic's slow reading speed is an incredible powerful ocean of abilities in big picture understanding and thinking. Dyslexia is an absolute paradox. Dyslexics can be slow readers, but they are also extremely fast-thinkers! It is a fact that should you be concerned about the child or someone else with dyslexia and has concerns or questions about it, it will be covered in this course that will provide you with everything you need to be aware of and assist you choose the most effective strategies for children with dyslexia and how to select the most suitable school, and the possibility of a school that is specifically designed for a child with dyslexia and what's essential to be looking for when you visit a school; the importance in accommodations, and the best way to choose the most appropriate one; and the most common co-occurring disorders such as ADHD and anxiety, their effects, and ways to identify and manage. In the next lessons, you will meet amazing extremely insightful and accomplished dyslexics, including cardiac surgeons, governors and nationally recognized attorneys Basketball coaches, economics, and dyslexic children as well as their amazing families who will be sharing their stories and tips. Enjoy!
