Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties

Enhance support for pupils with dyslexia and co-occurring difficulties with our short online course

Our short CPD course, Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties, will develop your understanding of dyslexia, literacy difficulties and other co-occurring conditions, including autism and ADHD.

You will learn how to recognise and support learners’ needs through the exploration of the current theories of dyslexia and conditions with which it occurs. By looking at the latest research, practice and key terminology, you will increase your understanding of classroom strategies, interventions and approaches to better support pupils.

If you are working with adults who are over 16 years old. why not study our adult focussed unit DACPD91 Supporting Adults with Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties.

Why study Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties?

By completing this unit, you will be able to:

1. Identify key features of dyslexia and examine a range of current definitions of dyslexia

2. Identify the key features of conditions that commonly co-occur with dyslexia

3. Recognise the impact that dyslexia, and the overlap with conditions that commonly co-occur with it, has on day-to-day living and academic progress.

At a glance

✔ 100% online training
✔ Access anywhere
✔ No live delivery
✔ Developed by education professionals
✔ Tutor support through online forums

and

✔ CPD Standards Office Accredited
✔ Level 4, mapped against Ofqual level descriptors
✔ 20 hours of self-paced study, over 8 weeks
✔ Set start and assignment submission dates
✔ Delivered through our Campus Online platform

Student figuring out problem with teacher in school

Who is the Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties course suitable for?

This unit is suitable for those working in a primary or secondary dyslexia/literacy environment who have at least one year’s recent and relevant experience and who are qualified to Level 3 (A Level or equivalent qualifications).

Please note: we reserve the right to request information in support of your application if required.

How is the course delivered?

Our courses are delivered through Campus Online, our unique online learning platform.

Campus Online allows you to study at your own pace, without the need to travel, or commit to particular dates or times. You’ll log in to access your study materials, contact your tutor for support, and connect and network with other delegates.

What is the cost?

£295 + VAT

Payments by debit/credit card should be made online at the time of registration
If you or your organisation require an invoice upfront there is an additional admin charge of £25 + VAT. A purchase order number (if applicable) and finance contact name, address, email and phone number will be required at the time of registration

There are no additional costs for International delegates.

For further information please visit our payment FAQ page

When can I start and how can I book?

This CPD course runs six times a year with start dates in September, November, January, March, May and July. Please click on the date below to make a booking.

23 July 2025 Payment by credit/debit card online (at the time of registration) extended to Sunday 20 July. Invoice upfront (pay later option) has now closed (if you require an invoice upfront please register for our September cohort)
Submission deadline for this unit is: 17 September 2025
24 September 2025 (Submission deadline: 19 November 2025)
12 November 2025 (Submission deadline: 7 January 2026)
14 January 2026 (Submission deadline: 11 March 2026)
18 March 2026 (Submission deadline: 13 May 2026)

Study this course as part of an Award or Certificate

This unit contributes to the following Award(s) and Certificate(s):

The Level 4 CPD Award in Perspectives on Dyslexia – book the Award here
The Level 4 CPD Certificate in Supporting Literacy in Learners with Dyslexia (DACRT51/DACRT-SCH) – book the Certificate here
or
The CPD Level 4 Certificate in Supporting International Learners with Dyslexia (DACRT67/DACRT-INTL) – book the Certificate here

By booking the Units as an Award you will save £30, by booking the Units as a Certificate you will save £60.

What do our delegates say about Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties?

“This course was very informative and well presented. Excellent support from a tutor with quick and helpful responses. This has been my first experience with Dyslexia Action and I intend to study further from here.” – L.B

Julietta Howell is an ALN (Additional Learning Needs) Specialist Practitioner at St John’s College in Cardiff, an independent school for pupils aged three to eighteen. She is dyslexic herself and in the video below shares how this course has helped her in her role.

Dyslexia CPD delivered through our practice-led approach

This dyslexia course is comprised of three study cycles, each of which includes a Study, Practice, Reflect, and Collaborate section. There are also associated practical tasks, with reference to current research and case studies.

Unit in Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties – (DACPD51)