Language, Literacy, and Language Based Learning Disabilities

What exactly is a language-based learning difficulty? Our first module discusses the co-occurrence of language difficulties and how to properly have your child assessed. We also cover ways to support children and form strong bonds with them. In our second module, we describe techniques for establishing a good relationship with parents, teachers, and administrators. We also address some major language disabilities: dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. Children with language based learning disabilities struggle with auditory and visual processing skills. In this module we discuss concepts behind information processing, memory, and sustaining attention. We also describe how to manage symptoms of ADHD. In our final module we take a look at how to navigate life outside of school. We describe ways to promote social skills, increase independence, gain employment, and create healthy lifestyles.

Childhood Language Development- Module 1: Learning to Communicate and Speech Problems • What is Speech, Language, and Listening • How Do Children Learn to Communicate? • Understanding Speech Problems • Stuttering and Pronunciation Problems • Common Voice Problems Module 2: Understanding Language Problems • Toddlers and Preschoolers with Delayed Speech or Language • Vocabulary Problems • Morphological and Syntax Problems • Word Retrieval Problem • Social Language and Playing Module 3: Understanding Listening Problems • Auditory Processing Problem • The Effects of a Language Processing Problem • An Auditory Memory Problem • Receptive Language Comprehension • Therapy and Home Help Module 4: Causes of Delayed Development and Therapy That Works • Abuse, Neglect and Congenital Conditions • Cognitive Disabilities Neurobiological Disorders • Autism, Social Behaviors, Cerebral Palsy • Inclusion • Therapies That Work Language Based Learning Disabilities Modules- Module 1: Difficulties and Assessments • A Child’s Learning Environment • Levels of Support in Public Schools • Private Assessments • Collaboration • Forming a Strong Bond with Your Child Module 2: Overview of Language Disabilities • Navigating School • Promoting Active Learning • Dyslexia • Dysgraphia • Dyscalculia Module 3: Nuts and Bolts of Memory Information Processing • Memory • Managing ADHD • Sustained Attention • Managing Upper Level Demands Module 4: Cultivating Independence • Succeeding at Life • Navigating Life Outside School • Promoting Social Skills • Cultivating Independence After High School • Independent Living

All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements: Internet Connection • Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless) Hardware Requirements • Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher • Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended Software Requirements • Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher • Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx) • Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended • Cookies MUST be enabled • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled) • Adobe PDF Reader

This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.