Learning difficulties intervention course

The learning difficulties intervention course provides comprehensive, specialist training for professionals interested in diagnosing and treating disorders such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia and dysorthographia from a neuropsychological and applied perspective. It is designed for teachers, educational psychologists, school counsellors and any education professional who wants to strengthen their skills in supporting special educational needs.

Over the 70 hours of this online course, participants will learn to recognise the characteristics and warning signs of a range of learning difficulties at different stages of education, and to carry out accurate psychoeducational assessments using standardised tests and observation techniques. They will also be trained to design and apply intervention programmes tailored to each student's specific needs, whether to improve reading, maths or writing skills.

The course stands out for its practical, applied approach, including strategies for working on the executive functions involved in learning, planning personalised curricular adaptations and coordinating educational intervention between the classroom, the family and specialist professionals. The online format lets you combine study with other commitments while accessing up-to-date content and high-quality learning resources.

In short, this free 70-hour course provides the knowledge and skills needed to intervene effectively in learning difficulties, with a comprehensive approach that covers everything from assessment to intervention at school and at home.

Duration: 70 hours · Format: online · Price: free.

On completing the course, students will be able to intervene in a range of learning difficulties using specific techniques and tools. The main objectives are to:

• Understand the cognitive processes involved in learning and the difficulties associated with them.
• Clearly distinguish between learning difficulties, specific disorders and developmental delays.
• Apply methods for carrying out full psychoeducational assessments and writing accurate reports.
• Identify the characteristic signs of dyslexia at different stages of schooling and apply programmes to improve reading and comprehension.
• Assess and design interventions for dyscalculia and other specific maths difficulties.
• Detect graphomotor difficulties such as dysgraphia, as well as spelling problems, and plan strategies to address them.
• Implement strategies to improve executive functions such as attention, memory, planning and self-control.
• Design individualised curricular adaptations and coordinate educational intervention between the classroom, the family and professionals.

Neuropsychology of learning (8 hours)

A study of the cognitive and neurobiological processes involved in learning, including memory, brain lateralisation and the differences between difficulties and disorders.

The psychoeducational assessment process (8 hours)

Techniques and criteria for psychoeducational assessment, from administering and interpreting tests to writing reports and conducting collaborative interviews.

Dyslexia: assessment and intervention (12 hours)

An analysis of reading-processing models, identifying difficulties and using specific tests for dyslexia, together with practical programmes and interventions to improve reading.

Dyscalculia: assessment and intervention (10 hours)

Exploring number sense, maths difficulties and early intervention techniques using manipulatives and problem-solving strategies.

Writing difficulties (8 hours)

Detecting and addressing dysgraphia and dysorthographia, with methods to improve graphomotor skills, spelling and written composition.

Executive function difficulties (8 hours)

Intervention in key areas such as attention, working memory, planning, cognitive flexibility and self-control through metacognitive strategies.

Curricular adaptations (6 hours)

Designing and applying tailored curricular adaptations, both methodological and access-related, to support learning for students with difficulties.

Intervention in the mainstream classroom (5 hours)

Inclusive strategies, cooperative learning and coordination between professionals for effective support within the classroom.

Intervention at home (3 hours)

Guidance on reinforcing learning at home, strategies for communicating with the school and support materials.

Case studies (2 hours)

Working through real situations to apply the intervention knowledge and techniques learned during the course.

This course prepares you to work in a range of settings within education and psychology as applied to learning difficulties. The knowledge you gain will enable you to provide direct support, diagnosis and intervention for students with special educational needs.

• Specialist learning support teacher for students with learning difficulties.
• Educational psychologist skilled in assessing and intervening in learning disorders.
• School counsellor advising on programmes and resources for specific needs.
• Inclusive education professional in schools.
• Practitioner in psychoeducational services and private practices.

Sectors and companies

• State and private primary and secondary schools.
• Special education and inclusion centres.
• Psychoeducational assessment centres and private practices.
• Organisations providing educational and social support.