Dyslexia (REK_045)
About Study Course
Objective
To acquire the knowledge necessary for the profession of speech ans language therapy on specific learning disabilities (dyslexia and dysgraphia). An insight into the history of dyslexia research. Recent research in genetics, neurophysiology, neuropsychology and their association with specific learning disabilities. Explain the causes of dyslexia / dysgraphia, early signs of risk and association with speech and language disorders in childhood. Using a research-based approach, be able to assess the development of reading / writing and identify signs of impairment in children and adolescents. Analyze information and integrate assessment results, plan correction / compensation directions and select the most appropriate treatment techniques, respecting the person's functional capabilities. To carry out scientific research activities within the study course.
Prerequisites
Pedagogy, psychology, speech therapy, physiology.
Learning outcomes
As a result of mastering the study course the students:
- will gain knowledge and understanding of the nature of specific learning disabilities (dyslexia / dysgraphia);
- will gain an understanding of recent research in genetics, neurophysiology, neuropsychology and their connection with specific learning disabilities;
- understand and be able to formulate the causes of specific learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia), risk signs and their connection with speech and language disorders;
- analyze the information obtained and select appropriate research-based methods for the assessment of disorders;
- will be able to determine the direction of correction and will choose the appropriate correction / compensation techniques according to the person's functional capabilities.
As a result of mastering the study course the student:
- will be able to explain typical reading / writing at different ages;
- will be able to demonstrate an evidence-based approach to the diagnosis of learning disabilities (dyslexia / dysgraphia)
- analyze and integrate assessment results and other relevant information to set intervention / treatment goals
- will learn to plan and apply various evidence-based therapy methodologies / techniques in the practice, using the necessary materials and technological solution in person and remotely on telemedicine platforms.
As a result of mastering the study course students:
- will be able to practically use the acquired knowledge about specific learning disabilities (dysgraphia and dyslexia), assessing the risks and signs of reading / writing disorders;
- will be able to analyze information, plan evidence-based therapies for improving reading / writing skills;
- will choose appropriate treatment methodologies / techniques and technological solutions, respecting the person's functional capabilities,
- will monitor and evaluate the achieved results by performing the work individually or in a team.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audiologopaedics, RFA | 6 | Bachelor’s | Required | Andra Vabale |
