DYS 671 - Dyslexia Therapy Theory and Practice of Multisensory Basic Language Skills I

Credit Hours: 3
This course is an extension of DYS 670 and expands on the introduction to the study of multisensory structured language skills for students with dyslexia and related disorders. Specifically, the course focuses on the characteristics of dyslexia and related disorders, definitions, basic terminology, and research-based components of Orton-Gillingham based instruction. The course provides practical application of the theoretical underpinnings of reading development to guide a therapist’s instructional decisions for students with dyslexia and related disorders.