This is Part 1 of a two-part series. This course will focus on identifying the core components of dyslexia. Participants will engage in activities that simulate what a student with dyslexia might experience in the classroom. Discussion will focus on common myths, early identification and risk factors, development of reading skills, ​and an overview of the roles and responsibilities of the SLP.
Note: This presentation has a short embedded video with poor sound quality. Participants may need to increase computer/device volume to hear it. The presenter also provides verbal explanation, and the video itself does not contain information that is critical to the course or exam.
Course created on October 15, 2019
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AG Bell - LSLS/1.5 Domain 4, Domain 9; ASHA/0.15 Introductory, Professional; IACET/0.2; IBCCES/1.5; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.5; SAC/1.5
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the core features and profile of a child with dyslexia.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify 3 areas of difficulties students with dyslexia may experience, apart from word recognition difficulties.
- After this course, participants will be able to ​describe the roles of speech-language pathologists in identification and intervention of dyslexia.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Simulation |
| 10-15 Minutes | Myths |
| 15-20 Minutes | Definition of dyslexia |
| 20-25 Minutes | Early warning signs |
| 25-30 Minutes | Simple view of reading |
| 30-40 Minutes | Simulation |
| 40-45 Minutes | Word recognition difficulties |
| 45-50 Minutes | Brain and genetics |
| 50-60 Minutes | Comorbidities |
| 60-70 Minutes | Simulation |
| 70-85 Minutes | SLP's role |
| 85-90 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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Heather Caska
MS CCC-SLP
Heather Caska, MS, CCC-SLP is a licensed pediatric speech-language pathologist and clinical director for Way to Grow Pediatric Therapy and Dyslexia Center. Heather graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Arizona and completed her Masters in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology at Northern Arizona University.
Heather has worked as a speech-language pathologist for 8 years and has experience working with children with various communication disorders and language learning disabilities. She is passionate about bringing more dyslexia awareness to the SLP community and increasing early identification of dyslexia. Heather has presented at local universities and school districts, as well as state conferences on the role of the SLPs in language/literacy disorders. She is on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Branch of the International Dyslexia Association and is the Professional Development Chair for the Arizona Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
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AG Bell - Listening and Spoken Language Credential
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Introductory Level
0.15 ASHA CEUs
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Kansas Dept for Aging and Disability Services
Approved for 1.5 continuing education clock hour(s) for Kansas licensed Speech Pathologists by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Long-Term Sponsorship number: LTS-S1370.
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