Understanding Dyslexia Course
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This course provides an introduction to dyslexia, including how it affects learning, information processing, and everyday functioning across the lifespan. It also explores the wider concept of neurodiversity, common co-occurring conditions, and how appropriate assessment and support can help individuals with dyslexia succeed.
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Duration: 1 hour
CPD Points: 1
Certificate Included
Latest Course Update:
19 Jun 2026
Course details
Understanding Dyslexia Online Training Overview
By completing this course, participants will be empowered to identify dyslexia, implement supportive strategies, foster inclusive environments, and comply with the SEND Code of Practice and equality legislation. This training ultimately helps reduce barriers to learning and working, promoting success and wellbeing for individuals with dyslexia.
What You will learn
Dyslexia Awareness Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:Â
- Describe what dyslexia is and its effects on reading, writing, memory, and information processing
- Recognise common signs of dyslexia at all ages
- Identify common co-occuring conditions, including ADHD, autism, developmental language disorder, and dyspraxia
- Explain the importance of appropriate assessment, early identification, and supportive strategies for individuals with dyslexia.
Lessons
Course Content
- Understanding Dyslexia – Course Introduction
- What is Dyslexia?
- The Delphi Definition of Dyslexia
- Cognitive Difficulties
- Recognising Signs of Dyslexia
- Signs of Dyslexia in the Early Years
- Dyslexia in the Early Years – Next Steps
- Signs of Dyslexia in Primary School
- How Dyslexia Affects Primary School Children
- Dyslexia in Primary School – Next Steps
- Signs of Dyslexia in Secondary School
- How Dyslexia Affects Secondary School Children
- Signs of Dyslexia in Adults
- Diagnostic Assessment
- Factors to Consider About Dyslexia
- How Dyslexia Is Identified
- Dyslexia Screening
- Dyslexia Checklists
- Diagnostic Assessment for Dyslexia
- Who Can Carry Out a Diagnostic Assessment?
- Why Seek a Diagnostic Assessment?
- Choosing a Qualified Assessor
- Neurodiversity and Co-occurring Difficulties
- Anxiety and Mental Health
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
- Dyspraxia
- Visual Difficulties
On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a free, CPD-accredited course certificate in Dyslexia Awareness.
Who is this for?
Who is Dyslexia Awareness Training for?
For anyone whose role is to support, teach, manage, or care for children or adults, this course will help you recognise common signs, understand how dyslexia affects day-to-day learning and communication, and respond with greater confidence.
It’s particularly useful for staff who work with children, young people, or adults in settings where clear communication, learning support, and inclusive practice matter.
Ideal for:
- Teachers, tutors, and classroom staff
- SENCOs and learning support assistants
- Care workers and supported living staff
- Healthcare professionals
- Youth workers and community support staff
- Managers and HR staff
- Parents, carers, and guardians
This training is especially useful when supporting people who struggle with reading, writing, memory, processing information, or communication, or people with additional learning needs.
You will gain a clearer understanding of dyslexia across different age groups and helps them respond more effectively in education, care, healthcare, and workplace environments.
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Our online course platform is accessible round the clock, on any device, supporting flexible learning around shift patterns and lifestyle.
For teams, we offer a complementary learner management system so that you can have visibility of each participant’s progress and results.
Understanding Dyslexia Certification
After successfully completing the assessment quiz, participants will receive a Caredemy Understanding Dyslexia Training Certificate to download, demonstrating their understanding of trauma-informed care.
Pricing
Our Dyslexia training is priced individually at £30 +VAT, and is available at a discounted rate for teams of 5+ or when purchasing multiple courses.
Understanding Dyslexia FAQ
Understanding Dyslexia: Frequently Asked Questions
Your course is instantly allocated to you online upon completion of your purchase. Simply log into the learning platform and it will be listed in your dashboard. If you need help or advice, contact [email protected].
Yes, the Understanding Dyslexia course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD Standards Office. Completing this course is worth 1 CPD point.
Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited Understanding Dyslexia course certificate to download or print at home for free. We also have an option for you to request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.
Yes, the Understanding Dyslexia course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes, so you can complete the quiz as many times as you like.
Yes, the Understanding Dyslexia course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.
Yes, make sure you check the box at enrolment to tell us you want to assign the course to someone else.
We offer a complimentary learner management system to view the learner's course progress, view quiz results and certification. We also offer a dedicated compliance matrix to aid with audits and inspections.
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