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MA/PgDip/PgCert
Adult Dyslexia Diagnosis and Support (ADDS)

Location
This course is taught nationally through qualified trainers

Duration
From 1 to 5 years (part-time)

Start date
Start dates occur throughout the year Number of places 100 to 200 people are enrolled each year Target group size per course is 12

Simple timetable info
Normally taught through half or full day sessions (by arrangement) staged over several months

How to apply
Direct to LLU+ or through trainers working in off-site courses. See details on the website: www.lsbu.ac.uk/lluplus/

Course contact
Olu Adamolekun
adamolekun@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 6293

Non-standard entry requirements
AP(E)L arrangements are available for experienced candidates

Course units
PgDip

– Understanding Dyslexia

– Developing Individual Learning Support for Adult Dyslexics PgDip

– Testing and Diagnostic Report Writing

– Writing Diagnostic Reports for the Disabled Student Allowance

– Research Methods: The Teacher as Researcher MA

– Dissertation


Course description

The ADDS courses explore the nature of dyslexia, underpinning theories and research on language processing difficulties and their implications for teaching and learning, diagnosis and developing support. It offers a range of student-centred practical methodology for identifying strengths and difficulties of dyslexic adults with special reference to their cognitive style, as well as a critical analytical approach to using psychometric assessments. The PgDip has been approved by SASC for entitlement to the Practicing Certificate (which is the DIUS recommended accreditation for writing reports for the disabled students’ allowance).

LLU+ is a national consultancy and professional development centre which aims to improve the quality of individuals’ education and training to enable them to achieve success. LLU+ works primarily in the areas of literacy, numeracy, dyslexia, family learning and English for speakers of other languages, but also has specialists in learning support, language, maths, the application of learning styles and approaches to teaching and learning. LLU+ offers organisations consultancy and advice, project development, trainer education, research and development and professional development networks.

Career opportunities

In post-course feedback, most of the respondents have been promoted or found new employment as a result of their successful completion of this course.

Typical background of applicant

Most applicants work in the Further Education or Higher Education sectors and have several years’ experience of literacy or support teaching.

Professional contacts/industry links

The PgDip is approved by SASC for the Practicing Certificate.

Recent guest lecturers

– David Pollak
– Clare Trott