This course was exceptional! I read Overcoming Dyslexia several years ago while teaching a graduate course however, hearing from Sally Shaywitz herself brought it to a whole new level. I cannot wait to share this information with my colleagues and future teachers, so that we can improve our practice and ensure that we are identifying students, as well as providing them with the tools and strategies they need and DESERVE to reach their potential.

Thank you for this opportunity!!!

Laura Crowley Ed. D

This course, Overcoming Dyslexia, is excellent! It's comprehensive and covers all critical issues concerning Dyslexia, from initial diagnosis to legal support. Various crucial topics are covered including evidenced based information and resources. This course is a MUST for anyone who is a parent or teacher of someone with Dyslexia. Sally Shaywitz has made her mark on the history of the remediation of Dyslexia intervention, support, and services. OUTSTANDING!!!

This course is a phenomenal review of what dyslexia is & how to diagnose and treat it. I wish the Shaywitz screening tool was used in the school systems that I am/was involved with. Use of this instrument and appropriate interventions would have made a world of difference to the many youngsters I know who suffer with this disabling condition. It shouldn't be this way and it make me very sad and frustrated!!! Thank you Sally for doing this work for all these years !!

This course is a wealth of information for parents and educators. The fact that 20% of people have dyslexia should be reason enough for all educators to learn recognition and strategies . What accommodations will help their students.

As parents we need to know how to recognize a problem, where and how to get help, how to advocate for Our children, and that the law is on our side.

I would like to see all people learn that slow reading does not mean slow thinkers.

I took on this course not knowing a single thing about dyslexia and now I feel more empowered than ever to support my dyslexic students. So many tools and wonderful stories were shared even links to libraries and names of schools that look out for these kiddos that can fall through the cracks. I am so grateful for Dr. Sally Shaywitz and making this her life's work, it's incredible, and there is no excuse to not learn about something we are not sure about.

Taking this course has given me so many tools that a special education teacher needs. I teach K-2 students, and now have a much better understanding how to spot the Dyslexic child early. I have had one of these students, and although I did not know what I know now as to how to help her, I certainly knew how intelligent, intuitive, and creative she is! Thank you so much for changing my life and hopefully those of future students!

My nephew is dyslexic. This course has helped me understand him better and has also spurred me to find ways that I can help him progress both academically and in life. Thank you for bringing this course to Coursera. The school system here in Singapore is also not doing as much for Dyslexic students as they should be as well. Hopefully, they will take more positive actions in the near future.

I found this course to be filled with excellent information on the law. Dr. Sally, along with her guest speakers make learning enjoyable and engaging. This is the second course I have taken under the direction of Dr. Sally and I highly recommend absorbing any information from her experiences that you can. Each time I learn new things that make me a better educator. Thank you, Dr. Shaywitz!

This course provided an excellent technical and practical overview of the special mind, talents, struggles, and needs of the dyslexic! It provides excellent, inspiring methods for championing these students and family members in our midst! It provides wonderful resources to continue to grow in expertise in advocating for, empathizing with, and educating such indviduals. Thank you so much :)

I appreciate that this vital information is presented free of charge. This course is comprehensive enough to give someone a good overview and understanding of all aspects of dyslexia. The format of the course is such that the learner can be successful in understanding and absorbing the material. Thank you to all involved for your dedication and valuable work in this area of education.

This course is great! I love the module on the law. Sadly, many school districts ignore the importance of screening Kindergartners and first graders for dyslexia. Thank you for making this knowledge available for free! I have more interest in learning to teach dyslexic students, and the course gave me insight of what my students need from me as a teacher. Thank you very much!

It has opened my mind and gave me a better understanding to the meaning of Dyslexia. It gave me hope onto myself that I can help identify and assist in advocating children with dyslexia at my school. Thank you Dr. Shaywitz, and thank you to your notable guests for sharing their stories and candid view on their life experiences seeing through the eyes of persons with dyslexia.

This was an extremely helpful and informative course. As a teacher with several dyslexic students, this gave insight into issues I did not have sufficient comprehension of and how I could improve my approach to working with those students. I have recommended this course to parents of dyslexic students as well as colleagues in special education and classroom teachers.

Taking this course has been a motivation for me because I believe that I may have experience this challenge and I have learnt to socialize and read more novels. This has helped me to overcome this challenge because reading I can read aloud with self confidence and learn to read independent. When I need a word pronunciation I use Google speech and everything is sorted.

A very informative course in regards to Dyslexia. This course explains what it is, how to help those who have it and how they can become successful with the correct accommodations. Dr. Shaywitz broke everything down into layman terms, I would be glad to recommend this course to parents, teachers, administrators, and of course, those who have Dyslexia.

Outstanding information! I loved the factual information, the people sharing their stories, the structure of the course, and Dr. Shaywitz's quotes. I am a dyslexia therapist and special education advocate and I learned new informatio Thank you for making this course available for fre Great work!!!!

You are making a difference in the world.

So much useful information that I can take back directly to the school and classroom! Specifically, I loved the section on law and background of how our laws protect students who need accommodations. I also appreciated the online flexibility yet having the deadlines for accountability. Thank you for providing this opportunity to learn!

excellent course that puts all the important information about Dyslexia at your fingertips. This is for parents as much as it is for educators and lawmakers I am deeply grateful for this opportunity to learn and help my child and others. Will work on th 90% not identified. Thank you to the creators' lecturers and role models.

I loved this course! The comprehensive content was excellent, and the interviews with dyslexic adults and parents, as well as the quizzes, were well positioned to deepen critically important concepts and knowledge about dyslexia and effective support for dyslexic learners throughout their school and college years.

I have learned so much about Dyslexia. As a parent who is waiting over 7 months to get my child in to be tested for Dyslexia is becoming frustrating. I’m so happy I came across this course and Dr Sally’s book. I’ve gained so much knowledge and it’s been great in helping my child and advocating for them.

This is a thorough and sensitive discussion of how we can empower others to reach their full potential. With greater knowledge and understanding of the dichotomy of dyslexia, we can help create a better path for students in the future. The Sea of Strengths concept is beautifully described, as well.

Excellent presentation. Delivery was simple, straightforward and informative, which made it very easy to follow along and understand the key issues that dyslexic people and their caregiver have to deal with in their life.

In particular, I like the way it is organized, very clear and well-structured.

The course is meant for people who advocate for dyslexic people, but it is extremely useful for dyslexics. Especially older dyslexics. The lectures are clear, organized, and easily accessible to anybody listening to them. I strongly recommend this course for anybody with any stake in this problem.

The concepts are clearly explained and living examples help understanding. Dyslexia is demystified and I am empowered to consider it a challenge, but in a sea of strengths. I can help those with dyslexia in the work place and so help them fulfil their potential, which is to everyone's benefit.

This course gave me a very in-depth insight into what Dyslexia entails and how to support students with Dyslexia in my line of work. I particularly enjoyed the sessions on the brain's activity during reading for a dyslexic student and the accommodations that are available for dyslexic learners.