Objectives
1. Analyze the definition of dyslexia, including its signs and symptoms,
myths, and facts
2. Understand state laws regarding dyslexia and the Oklahoma Handbook
3. Understand the brain systems involved in reading and the impairment of
dyslexics
4. Apply principles of structured literacy
5. Analyze the SLP’s role in the identification and treatment of dyslexia
6. Evaluate and apply tools for practice
7. Evaluate how to build an assessment battery
Outline
- Introduction and Background
- Disclosure for ASHA
- Priming learning:
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- Myths
- Language as the foundation
- Objectives
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Neurobiology & Theoretical frameworks
- Typical neurobiological development
- Dyslexic neurobiological development
- Theoretical frameworks- PA, orthographic
- What is dyslexia? Definition, variability of profiles
- Simulation of dyslexia
Assessment
- Signs and symptoms/Prevalence
- Components of assessment and screening
- SLP Role in Assessment
- Dyslexia handbook and characteristic profile MTSU/ TSRHC
- Case studies: interpreting assessment results (Hands-on look at profiles of dyslexia and co-morbid conditions- Discuss applications)
Intervention Strategies
- Evidence-based approaches-Structured literacy, multisensory
- SLP role- Pa, morphology, sound disorders, DLD, language activities, understanding Co-morbidity/co-occurrence of language disorders and dyslexia
- Accommodations and tools
- Adverse effects of waiting and ineffective intervention
State legislation- dyslexia
Q and A time
Key Takeaways/ Resources
Neurobiology & Theoretical frameworks
Typical neurobiological development
Dyslexic neurobiological development
Theoretical frameworks- PA, orthographic
What is dyslexia? Definition, variability of profiles
Simulation of dyslexia
Assessment
Signs and symptoms/Prevalence
Components of assessment and screening
SLP Role in Assessment
Dyslexia handbook and characteristic profile MTSU/ TSRHC
Case studies: interpreting assessment results (Hands-on look at profiles of
dyslexia and co-morbid conditions- Discuss applications)
Intervention Strategies
Evidence-based approaches-Structured literacy, multisensory
SLP role- Pa, morphology, sound disorders, DLD, language activities,
understanding Co-morbidity/co-occurrence of language disorders and dyslexia
Accommodations and tools
Adverse effects of waiting and ineffective intervention
State legislation- dyslexia
Q and A time
Key Takeaways/ Resources