Dyslexia Course for Parents (May 2025)

Dyslexia Ireland is pleased to announce our upcoming Parents' Course on Dyslexia. The course will be delivered live via Zoom over two evenings. The two evening sessions are recorded and shared with participants for later reference. Additional course content will be provided through pre-recorded videos and information handouts.

Dates:  Wednesday 14th May 2025 (7pm to 9pm)  &  Wednesday 21st May 2025 (7pm to 9pm).

Course Fee: A reduced rate of €50 is available to current members of Dyslexia Ireland. The fee for non-members is €75. A subsidised ticket of €25 is available for those on social welfare/low income.

This Parents' Course on Dyslexia 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 to help their children.

Topics covered will include:

• What is dyslexia?
• The assessment process and what comes next.
• School and the supports that are available.
• Self-advocacy.
• Support strategies in school and at home.
• Self-esteem and wellbeing.

Course Presenters: Natasha Thompson-Duggan, the Training and Development Coordinator at Dyslexia Ireland and a member of our Information Team.