A Complete Professional Training Program for Educators, Parents & Future Remedial Teachers

Supporting children with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) requires specialised knowledge, thoughtful understanding, and structured intervention. Traditional teaching methods alone cannot address the learning gaps that children with SLD commonly experience in reading, writing, spelling, math, comprehension, language, memory, and processing. This comprehensive course, “Teaching Children with Specific Learning Disabilities,” is designed to give educators the insight, skills, and tools required to effectively teach, guide, and support these learners.

Helikx Open School has a long-standing vision of transforming inclusive education and aims to create 1000+ qualified Remedial Teachers across India. This course is a major step toward that mission—empowering teachers, parents, and students of psychology with practical strategies to uplift the academic, emotional, and cognitive development of children with SLD.

 

Course Description

This course provides a deep and holistic understanding of Specific Learning Disabilities and effective ways to teach children who experience them. You will explore the foundations of how children learn, the principles behind SLD, and the cognitive processes involved in reading, writing, communication, memory, and mathematical skills. The program emphasizes early identification, intervention techniques, and differentiated instruction that help children participate meaningfully in the classroom.

Participants will gain exposure to real-life child profiles, classroom observation techniques, screening tools, assessment checklists, and step-by-step guidance to create personalised teaching plans and Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). You will also learn how to provide classroom accommodations, emotional support, and behaviour management strategies that help children feel confident and included.

This course is not just academic—it is deeply practical. Every module is designed to give actionable techniques that can uplift the learning experience of a child with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, language disorders, attention difficulties, and slow processing.

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Why This Course Matters

Specific Learning Disabilities affect a child’s ability to read, write, comprehend, and process information, often causing frustration, low confidence, and academic decline. However, with the right teaching methods, these children can excel and showcase their real potential.

This course gives you the power to:

• Identify early signs of SLD

• Understand the child beyond labels

• Teach using multisensory techniques

• Modify lesson plans to fit diverse learning needs

• Use structured remedial strategies

• Support emotional and behavioural development

• Communicate effectively with parents and school teams

Your training will allow children to learn their way — building success academically, socially, and emotionally.

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Course Objectives

By the end of the program, you will be able to:

• Understand different types of Specific Learning Disabilities

• Analyse a child’s learning profile

• Use screening tools and checklists to identify learning difficulties

• Apply differentiated instruction techniques

• Teach reading, writing, spelling, math, and language skills

• Support socio-emotional and executive functioning skills

• Create effective lesson plans based on the child’s individual needs

• Design and implement IEPs

• Use remedial strategies with step-by-step accuracy

• Provide classroom accommodations and modifications

• Work with parents, teachers, and specialists collaboratively

This course turns you into a confident and knowledgeable educator capable of making a meaningful difference.

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Course Modules (In-Depth Overview)

Below is a detailed look into the modules included in this comprehensive 35-hour training.

1. Understanding Profile of Child

Before teaching, it is essential to understand who the child is.
This module helps you identify:

• The child’s strengths

• Learning challenges

• Behaviour patterns

• Attention and concentration levels

• Cognitive and processing abilities

• Socio-emotional needs

You will learn how to observe, document, and interpret each child's learning style.

2. Overview of SLD

A complete introduction to Specific Learning Disabilities, including:

• Definition and types

• Causes and neurological basis

• Signs and symptoms across ages

• Differences between learning disability & learning difficulty

• Myths and misconceptions

• Impact on school performance

This gives you a strong theoretical foundation.

3. Information Processing

Children with SLD often have challenges in how the brain receives, interprets, stores, and retrieves information. This module covers:

• Visual processing

• Auditory processing

• Working memory

• Processing speed

• Integration of information

These concepts help you understand why children struggle.

4. Socio-Emotional Development

A child’s emotions and self-esteem are deeply connected to their learning journey. Here you learn:

• How SLD affects confidence

• Frustration patterns

• Emotional triggers

• Social skills and peer interactions

• Behaviour support strategies

• Building resilience in children

This enables you to teach with empathy and emotional awareness.

5. Executive Functioning

Children with SLD often face difficulties in:

• Planning

• Organisation

• Time management

• Task initiation

• Impulse control

• Flexible thinking

This module provides activities and strategies to strengthen executive functioning.

6. Perceptual Skills

You will learn the importance of perceptual development in learning:

• Visual discrimination

• Auditory perception

• Spatial orientation

• Motor coordination

• Sensory processing

Activities to strengthen perceptual skills are also included.

7. Multiple Intelligence

Understanding Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence theory helps teachers:

• Identify how a child learns best

• Tailor teaching methods to the child’s intelligence strengths

• Use creative approaches in remediation

This module aligns well with differentiated instruction.

8. Language & Communication

Language skills are essential in reading, writing, and comprehension. You will learn:

• Receptive and expressive language development

• Vocabulary building

• Phonological awareness

• Speech clarity

• Communication strategies for children with SLD

9. Brain & Development

This module provides scientific insights into:

• Brain structure related to learning

• Neuroplasticity

• How environmental factors influence development

• How SLD appears in brain functioning

Educators gain clarity on why children learn differently.

10. Reading Enhancement

A full module dedicated to building reading skills:

• Phonics-based instruction

• Word decoding

• Reading fluency

• Sight word learning

• Reading comprehension enhancement

• Multisensory reading techniques

11. Lesson Plan Based on Child’s Profile

An essential module where you learn:

• How to design personalised lesson plans

• Structuring activities based on skill gaps

• Setting achievable goals

• Tracking progress smartly

• Classroom planning for diverse learners

12. Remedial Ideas

This module gives foundational remedial teaching concepts including:

• Importance of multisensory instruction

• Breaking down complex tasks

• Error correction methods

• Skill-building frameworks

13. Reading & Writing Strategies

Practical and structured strategies to support writing and reading challenges, including:

• Letter formation techniques

• Sequencing activities

• Expressive writing

• Decoding and encoding

• Fluency and comprehension strategies

14. Sentence Construction Strategies

You will learn:

• Grammar basics

• Sentence structure

• Creative sentence-building methods

• Use of pictures for sentence formation

• Structuring paragraphs

15. Spelling Strategies

Effective strategies focusing on:

• Spelling rules and patterns

• Word families

• Phonetic spelling

• Syllabication

• Multisensory spelling exercises

16. Memory Strategies

Memory improvement is crucial for children with SLD. This module covers:

• Mnemonics

• Chunking

• Visual memory activities

• Recall-building tasks

• Sequencing exercises

17. Math’s Strategies

Support for children with dyscalculia and math difficulties through:

• Concrete–pictorial–abstract (CPA) methods

• Number sense activities

• Basic operations simplification

• Visual aids

• Math vocabulary clarity

• Real-life math applications

18. Screening Tools & Checklist

Learn how to identify learning difficulties early through:

• Classroom observation tools

• Screening tests

• Checklists for SLD symptoms

• Documentation methods

• Referral guidelines

19. IEP Based on Child’s Profile

A major skill every remedial teacher must have:

• Creating Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

• Setting measurable goals

• Designing intervention activities

• Monitoring progress

• Collaborating with parents and teachers

Course Details

• 35 Hours On-Demand Video Training

• Certificate of Completion

• Downloadable Worksheets & Resources

• Mentor Support for Guidance

• Self-Paced Learning

• Lifetime Access

Who Should Take This Course?

Perfect for:

• School teachers

• Special educators

• Parents

• Psychology students

• Remedial teachers

• Counsellors

• Inclusive classroom teachers

• Students preparing for careers in education

This course turns beginners into skilled, confident practitioners.

Why Choose Helikx Open School?

Helikx is known across Tamil Nadu for its pioneering work in learning disabilities, inclusive education, and remedial teaching. With years of experience in training teachers and running specialised programs, Helikx ensures that the course content is research-based, practical, and child-centred.

Helikx aims to create 1000+ Remedial Teachers, and you can become one of them.

Join the Movement — Start Making Real Impact

Teaching children with SLD is not just a profession; it is a responsibility that can transform lives. This course empowers you with everything you need—knowledge, strategies, confidence, and a compassionate mindset.

Start your journey today and become a part of the change.