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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

KH

Aug 12, 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.

IO

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.

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By سارة ص م ا

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Nov 10, 2023

دورة جميلة ومفيدة استمتعت بها واستفدت ولله الحمد

By Laura H

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Apr 26, 2024

I learned so much from the leader in the field.

By Stefanie S

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Jan 27, 2023

I thought this class was immensely informative!

By moataz l

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Jan 12, 2025

Amazing, Lovely, Simple, Engaging and the best

By Bill J

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Mar 26, 2023

Excellent and informative for all teachers.

By ABDULKHALIQ S B A A

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Dec 9, 2023

كانت دورة رائعة حقا واستفدت منها بشكل كبير

By Pradeep R

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Jul 4, 2025

Very informative and easy to understand.

By Haylene P

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Jul 29, 2023

I am so thankful for all that I learned

By Paula L

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Jan 18, 2023

Loved it. So informative. Thanks. Paula

By OTHMAN A H A O A H A

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Oct 11, 2023

رائعة وشاملة وثرية بالمعلومات شكرا لكم

By Williams A

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Feb 27, 2024

Very educative and interactive course

By فرحان ج م ا

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Mar 7, 2023

شكرا جزيلا لكم وبارك الله فيكم جميعا

By Nikki C

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Mar 5, 2024

I love the way the course is set up.

By Semih S

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Apr 17, 2023

Thank you for this gorgeous course.

By Ines N

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Apr 25, 2024

Very complete and easy to complete

By Janine G

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Apr 1, 2023

Extremely informative and helpful.

By Mona

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Dec 12, 2023

رائعة و استفدت كثيرا منها كمعلمة

By Suliman S A

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Nov 17, 2023

دورة رائعة .. شاكر ومقدر للجميع

By ABDULELAH M R A A M R A

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Dec 22, 2023

دورة ممتعه ومفيدة، شكرًا لكم.

By Kimberly B

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Oct 1, 2023

very informative and organized

By Margaret T

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Jun 11, 2024

Excellent, informative course

By Tina E

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Apr 18, 2024

Very informative and engaging

By Ajith G N

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Mar 22, 2024

Very helpful and informative

By Tracy D T

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May 14, 2023

This was a fantastic course!