Dyslexia Course for Parents (JANUARY 2024)

The Dyslexia Association of Ireland is delighted to be offering our next Parents' Course on Dyslexia in a blended learning (hybrid) format. The course content will be delivered to participants live via Zoom over 2 evenings and the remainder of the course content will be sent to participants via pre-recorded videos and information handouts. 

Dates:  Tuesday 23rd January 2024 & Tuesday 30th January 2024, from 7pm to 9pm on both evenings.

Course Fee: A reduced rate of €50 is available to current members of the DAI. The fee for non-members is €75.

This Parents' Course aims to:

• Give parents an overview of dyslexia in the context of the Irish education system
• Provide parents with the key information they need to act as advocates on behalf of their children
• Equip parents with some practical strategies they can implement themselves to help their children.

Topics covered will include:

• What is dyslexia?
• The assessment and afterwards
• Understanding school & supports that are available
• Self-advocacy
• Strategies in school & at home
• Self-esteem and well being

Presenters: A member of our Information Team and a member of our Educational Psychology Team