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:

- - Myths
  - Language as the foundation
  - Objectives

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