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Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

Course Code: CUSLD
  • Level: 2
  • Qualification: Certificate
  • Course type: FREE (Eligibility Applies)
  • Duration: Distance learning (you will have 12 weeks to complete the course from the date of enrolment)
  • Time of day: Flexible
  • When you'll study: Distance learning (learn at a time and pace to suit you from the comfort of your own home or workplace)

What's it all about?

Around 15% of people have a learning difficulty, which means they can find it harder to learn certain skills. If you’re looking to improve your understanding and awareness of learning difficulties, this is the course for you. You will learn about a range of specific learning difficulties, including ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia. It’s great for people working in a variety of sectors, such as healthcare, social care and education.

Course information

The course covers the following areas:

  • the characteristics of ADHD, add, dyslexia and dyscalculia
  • how specific learning difficulties can affect children and adults in different ways
  • the importance of early diagnosis
  • the various assessment methods available to diagnose specific learning difficulties
  • how individuals can be supported to gain, start and continue with study and employment.

Please note that this course is only available to those 19 years old or over.

You will be required to have successfully achieved a level one qualification, or above, in English.

You will be assessed by a portfolio of evidence.

Successful completion of this course will provide a gateway into the industry. It is also aimed at existing care sector employees who wish to upskill.

The College offers a range of short care courses delivered via distance learning, some of which you may be interesting in progressing to.

Please note fees are quoted for one year only.

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