Understanding dyslexia — what it is, how to recognise it, and how to support people who learn differently.
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Dyslexia is one of the most common specific learning difficulties, thought to affect around one in ten people to some degree. Yet despite how widespread it is, dyslexia remains widely misunderstood. Many people still believe the outdated myths that it is simply about ‘reading words backwards’, that it is a sign of low intelligence, or that it is something a child will ‘grow out of’. None of these is true. Dyslexia is a lifelong difference in the way the brain processes written and spoken language, and with the right understanding and support, people with dyslexia thrive at school, in work and in life.
The course covers the cognitive basis of dyslexia, why it is not linked to intelligence, the strengths commonly associated with dyslexic thinking, prevalence and persistence, common myths, signs in children and in adults, conditions that co-occur with dyslexia (ADHD, dyscalculia, dyspraxia), the path to formal assessment, multisensory teaching and learning strategies, assistive technology, reasonable adjustments at work, and how to create inclusive environments where people with dyslexia can succeed.
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It costs £9.00 — a one-off payment with no subscription. The price includes the online course, the assessment, and your certificate.
Yes. It is independently accredited by Assured CPD. Your certificate carries a unique ID and QR code that an employer or inspector can verify online at nexiscpd.co.uk/verify.
You study online at your own pace, then take a multiple-choice assessment with an 80% pass mark. As soon as you pass, your Assured CPD certificate is emailed to you and available to download instantly.
This certificate has no legal expiry.
Yes — the course is 100% online and works on any device. You get 12 months of access to the course materials from the date of purchase.
Enrol and begin straight away. Pass the assessment and your Assured CPD certificate is emailed instantly.