Understanding Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) in Children

Build the knowledge and confidence to identify, assess, and support children with Specific Learning Disabilities using research-backed strategies and real-world insights.

Understanding Specific Learning Disabilities in Children – Online Certificate Course

Learn to identify, assess, and support children with Specific Learning Disabilities. A complete 1.5-hour online course with certificate & downloadable resources.

Course Overview

Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) are often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, leading many children to be unfairly judged as careless, unmotivated, or slow learners. In reality, SLD is a neurobiological condition that affects key areas such as reading, writing, spelling, and numerical ability.

This course is designed to empower parents, teachers, special educators, shadow teachers, and counsellors with practical tools, research-based insights, and actionable strategies to identify and effectively support children with SLD.

Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding or enhance your professional skills, this course offers a clear, structured, and empathetic approach to understanding these learning differences.

What You Will Learn

1. Demystifying Specific Learning Disabilities

What SLD really means—and what it does not mean
Types of SLD: Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia
Busting common myths surrounding learning disabilities
Understanding the neurobiological basis of SLD

2. A Holistic Definition of SLD

How SLD impacts academic skills
The difference between learning difficulties vs learning disabilities
Emotional, behavioural, and classroom implications

3. Informal Assessment Insights

Identifying early signs in children
Tools and checklists used in informal assessments
When to seek formal assessment and diagnosis
Role of teachers and parents in early detection

4. Effective Remedial Support

Classroom and home-based intervention strategies
Practical techniques to improve reading, writing, and mathematical ability
Creating Individualised Education Plans (IEPs)
Building confidence, motivation, and emotional resilience in children

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:

School teachers & special educators
Parents of children with suspected learning challenges
Shadow teachers & classroom support staff
Psychology, B.Ed, M.Ed students
Anyone working with children in academic settings

Why This Course Is Important

Early understanding and intervention can completely transform a child’s learning journey. By gaining accurate information and hands-on strategies, you can help a child:

Develop stronger academic skills
Boost confidence and self-esteem
Learn in ways that suit their unique abilities
Thrive in both school and personal environments

Course Details

Course Duration:

🕒 1.5 Hours of On-Demand Video Training

Certification:

📜 Certificate of Completion included

Learning Materials:

📂 Downloadable resources, handouts, checklists & reference sheets

Mode of Learning:

🌐 100% online – learn at your convenience

Key Benefits of This Course

Learn from experts in child development and special education
Easy-to-follow modules suitable for beginners and professionals
Includes real examples, case studies, and classroom scenarios
Practical strategies that can be used immediately
Lifetime access to learning materials