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Course curriculum

    1. Welcome!

    2. Please Tell Us A Little About Yourself

    3. Learning Objectives

    1. What Is Dysgraphia?

    2. Knowledge Check: What Is Dysgraphia?

    3. What Do We Know About Dysgraphia?

    4. Knowledge Check: What Do We Know About Dysgraphia?

    5. The Impact of Dysgraphia Part 1

    6. Case Study: Rachel

    7. Reflection: The Impact of Dysgraphia

    8. The Impact of Dysgraphia Part 2

    9. Knowledge Check: The Impact of Dysgraphia

    1. What Does Dysgraphia Look Like?

    2. Knowledge Check: What Does Dysgraphia Look Like?

    3. Reflection: What Does Dysgraphia Look Like?

    4. How Do We Identify and Assess for Dysgraphia?

    5. Knowledge Check: How Do We Identify and Assess for Dysgraphia?

    6. Reflection: How Do We Identify and Assess for Dysgraphia?

    1. Where Do You Start?

    2. Reflection: A Student in Need

    3. Handwriting and Assistive Technology

    4. Knowledge Check: Handwriting and Assistive Technology

    5. Spelling & Grammar

    6. Knowledge Check: Spelling and Grammar

    7. Composition & Organization of Thoughts

    8. Knowledge Check: Composition & Organization of Thoughts

    9. Real-World Implementation

    10. Reflection: Ways to Help

    1. Awareness, Advocacy, and the Future of Research Part 1

    2. Advocacy Case Study: Rachel

    3. Awareness, Advocacy, and the Future of Research

    4. Knowledge Check: Awareness, Advocacy, and the Future of Research

    5. Reflection: Awareness, Advocacy, and the Future of Research

    6. Course Feedback

About this course

  • $99.99
  • 34 lessons
  • 4 hours
  • Certificate of Completion

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the different definitions of dysgraphia and specific learning disability of written expression and why definitions are meaningful

  • Discuss the signs of dysgraphia, factors influencing how it presents, and different parts of a dysgraphia assessment

  • Illustrate how to use a variety of strategies to support students with dysgraphia

  • Explain why supporting self-advocacy and raising awareness in the classroom is important for all students

Instructors

Jennifer C. King, PhD

President & Founder, Dysgraphia Life

Jennifer C. King, PhD is the President and Founder of Dysgraphia Life as well as an expert speaker, research scientist, family member to people with learning disabilities in written expression, and vocal advocate. She founded Dysgraphia Life to raise awareness of dysgraphia while providing information, support, and resources to people with writing difficulties and their loved ones. Dr. King has co-authored a book on Dysgraphia IEPs along with over twenty scientific publications. She received a PhD in Biology from MIT and a BS from Duke and uses her scientific background to launch initiatives to build research capacity in the dysgraphia community. Currently, she is the Principal Investigator for the “Building Capacity for Patient Centered Outcomes Research in the Dysgraphia Community” project funded by the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). Dr. King has spent two decades in oncology research and advocacy where she became a sought-after expert appearing in major media outlets, presenting globally, and advising influential organizations. She is now using those skills to improve the lives of people with writing difficulties.

Amy Copeland, MPH

VP, Board of Directors, Dysgraphia Life

Amy Copeland, MPH is a member of the Dysgraphia Life Board of Directors and is an independent consultant specializing in strategic planning, program management, and resource development for mission-driven organizations. She has over 20 years of experience working in public health and healthcare. Ms. Copeland received her MPH from The George Washington University, Milken Institute School of Public Health, a BA in Sociology from The College of William and Mary, and an executive certificate in nonprofit management from Georgetown University, McCourt School of Public Policy.

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