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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Overcoming Dyslexia by Yale University

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About the Course

Dyslexia is everywhere, touching so many children and adults, and while science has made extraordinary progress in understanding and clarifying the condition, this incredible powerful knowledge rarely reaches those who most need to know and would greatly benefit from it. Our goal is to change all this with the course you are about to view, produced by Dr. Sally Shaywitz, the Audrey G. Ratner Professor in Learning Development, both the leading scientist studying dyslexia and the most devoted advocate for helping those who are dyslexic. The course addresses and answers just about all the questions you have: beginning with what is reading and what is dyslexia and sharing with you the most up-to-date 21st century federal definition of dyslexia. If you are dyslexic, you’ll come to learn you are not alone – dyslexia is very common affecting one out of five, that is, 20% of the population, including both boys and girls all over the world. The course addresses a major question we hear from so many parents and teachers– how do I know if my child may be dyslexic? What signs or symptoms should I be on the lookout for? And here’s another very important question we hear from so many parents and educators who are eager to do the best for their child – when should screening for dyslexia begin? What is the best method? What should I look for or ask about? A major source of worry for parents is their child’s slow reading- they ask will this prevent a happy future for the child. Yes, dyslexics are slow readers and here, in Coursera, you will come to understand the brain’s role in dyslexia, including slow reading. Great news to share – you will also be so delighted to learn that surrounding a dyslexic’s slow reading is a phenomenal powerful sea of strengths in big picture thinking and reasoning. Dyslexia is a true paradox: dyslexics may be slow readers but at the same time are incredibly fast thinkers! You can be assured, if you care about a child or someone who is dyslexic and have questions or concerns, you will find it addressed here in this course: everything important to know about and help you select the most effective interventions for a dyslexic child; how to go about choosing the best school, including potentially one that is specialized, for such a child, including what is most important to look for when visiting a potential school; the role of accommodations and how to select the best one; and common co-occurring conditions like ADHD and anxiety – their impact, how to recognize and treat. In the following lessons you will meet wonderful, incredibly insightful and highly successful dyslexics – including governors, cardiac surgeons, nationally renowned attorneys, basketball coaches, economists and dyslexic children and their wonderful families who will share their experiences and advice. Enjoy!...

Top reviews

JC

Jan 6, 2023

Amazing course and highly recommended. I really appreciated how thorough and well-explained each step was. The questions throughout the video and the quizzes at the end really helped me to focus.

SW

Feb 18, 2023

This course was thorough, interesting, and very relevant to me as a literacy specialist. My students will benefit from my new understandings about dyslexia. Thank you very much.

Sidney Worthen

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By Kenneth Y

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Nov 3, 2023

This course help me understand my condition with reading so much better and thanks to the people who took the time out to help folks like me. I learned so much and enjoyed it in the process.

By Jesus P

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Mar 2, 2023

It helped me to not be afraid of who I am. Thanks for giving me the confidence to face my fear of being the only one like this and the tools that are offered with technology. Thanks Jesus Perez

By sid w

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Feb 19, 2023

This course was thorough, interesting, and very relevant to me as a literacy specialist. My students will benefit from my new understandings about dyslexia. Thank you very much.

Sidney Worthen

By Tori J

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Sep 1, 2023

I highly recommend this course and the 2nd Edition book. This is a very thorough course and you learn a lot of great information to equip you to effectively advocate for anyone with Dyslexia.

By Ridwana H

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Mar 9, 2024

I absolutely loved this course. Professor Sally Shaywitz presented it so weell and helped me understand dyslexia exceptionally well. I am so glad I was able to do this course for free.

By Ilya O

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Dec 31, 2022

Phenomenal--one of the most eye-opening courses I've ever taken, both providing insight into my own reading difficulties and into teaching students with reading differences.

By Marcela M C d l L

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Dec 28, 2022

You exceptionally well merit this congratulation for your diligent work and devotion. Congrats on your prosperity. I am glad for you. You have achieved a great deal.

By Dawn S P

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Apr 24, 2023

Very informative course. I purchased the book and look forward to reading the book to review what was said it the course and have something to access when needed.

By Kristel

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Jan 14, 2023

This course taught me many things about dyslexia that I didn't know before. I found it to be comprehensive, informative, and both evidence- and compassion-based.

By Kimberly S

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Jul 23, 2024

This course thoroughly covered all aspects of dyslexia. It was very helpful and provided many insights on how to advocate for children and adults with dyslexia.

By Karen H

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Aug 11, 2023

I found this course highly informative, even after teaching for 23 years I learned many things about dyslexia that I didn't know. The organization was wonderful.

By Maria P

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Jul 27, 2023

I really enjoyed taking this course and learning more about Dyslexia. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, expertise, for making it accessible and affordable.

By Christine K

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Jan 23, 2023

Excellent course to support the 2nd edition book. This is a resource that all teachers need in their hands. Thank you for the opportunity to take the course.

By Laura S

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Dec 29, 2023

Excellent course take take. You can understand the history and definition of Dyslexia. There is so much information and resources provided within the course.

By Fatima S

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Dec 15, 2022

There is a wealth of information here and things now make so much more sense looking back into my childhood. I recently discovered that Im dyslexic.

By Jane E

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Jan 18, 2023

As a teacher of English as a foreign language, I found this course extremely interesting. I'm excited to apply the recommendations to my students.

By Dagmar G

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Dec 26, 2022

Aprendi muito, ouvi falar sobre este diagnóstico, a dislexia, mas aqui me aprofundei muito. Com profissionais experientes e doutores no assunto.

By Sindy A

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Jul 20, 2023

It was an amazing PD. It opened my eyes in so many ways. As I was listening to the speaker , names from my students came up to my mind.

By Kristin R

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Feb 7, 2023

Fantastic course! I highly recommend it for parents of dyslexic children, educators and anyone who works with people with dyslexia.

By Kathleen T

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Jul 18, 2023

I found it extremely informative and valuable for me, as a primary classroom teacher and a parent of a dyslexic college student.

By Allison L

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Mar 6, 2023

Very direct and information was all pertinent. It wasn't an overload of scientific findings, but factual, concrete and helpful.

By Shannon B

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Mar 20, 2023

Fantastic course that gave me a breadth of knowledge about dyslexia I will be able to use in my foundational literacy work.

By Margarita A Z

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Nov 18, 2024

Excelente información, me sirvió mucho para poder ayudar a mis estudiantes, está muy completo todo el curso. Gracias.

By Kristine C

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Jan 21, 2023

Great overview of dyslexia, the strategies to support dyslexic students and adults, and strengths of dyslexic people.

By Christine K

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Aug 18, 2023

Such an informative course! Thank you Dr. Sally Shaywitz for your commitment to students of all ages with Dyslexia!