Assessing and Treating Dyslexia: What SLPs Need to Know
Course: #9028Level: Introductory 1.5 Hours 6943 Reviews
This is Part 2 of a two-part series. This course will focus on assessment and intervention for students with dyslexia. Assessment techniques and tools, including how to use assessment data to determine strengths and areas of need in children with dyslexia, are discussed. The course also addresses evidence-based intervention techniques and service delivery options to effectively manage dyslexia in the school and outpatient settings. Part 1: Course 9054
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AG Bell - LSLS/1.5 Domain 4, Domain 9; ASHA/0.15 Introductory, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.5; IACET/0.2; IBCCES/1.5; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.5; SAC/1.5
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe assessment techniques and tools to identify individuals with dyslexia.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify patterns of children who fit the profile of individuals with dyslexia.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the principles and key elements of evidence-based intervention techniques and approaches to manage dyslexia.
Course created on October 17, 2019
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Review of dyslexia |
| 10-20 Minutes | Assessment |
| 20-25 Minutes | Structured literacy |
| 25-30 Minutes | Phonological awareness |
| 30-35 Minutes | Sound-symbol relationships |
| 35-45 Minutes | Syllable types and syllable division rules |
| 45-55 Minutes | Spelling patterns |
| 55-60 Minutes | Morphology |
| 60-65 Minutes | Written language/reading comprehension/executive functioning |
| 65-75 Minutes | Treatment plans and goals |
| 75-85 Minutes | Resources |
| 85-90 Minutes | Summary; Q&A |
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Heather Caska
MS CCC-SLP
Heather Caska, MS, CCC-SLP is a licensed pediatric speech-language pathologist and clinical director for Way to Grow Pediatric Therapy and Dyslexia Center. Heather graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Arizona and completed her Masters in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology at Northern Arizona University.
Heather has worked as a speech-language pathologist for 8 years and has experience working with children with various communication disorders and language learning disabilities. She is passionate about bringing more dyslexia awareness to the SLP community and increasing early identification of dyslexia. Heather has presented at local universities and school districts, as well as state conferences on the role of the SLPs in language/literacy disorders. She is on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Branch of the International Dyslexia Association and is the Professional Development Chair for the Arizona Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
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