Students with special needs learn in unique ways. While reading How the Special Needs Brain Learns (Third Edition), Dr. David A. Sousa will guide you through an overview of the special needs brain, including the anatomy and physiology of the brain and its ability to learn, process information, and store memories. We will cover topics such as the role of emotions in learning, the importance of positive reinforcement, and the use of technology in the classroom. Additionally, the book provides strategies and activities that can be used to help students with special needs reach their full potential.

This course is for those who work with students with special needs in any capacity. This course will allow you to learn to address the causes of common learning disabilities and provide alternative instructional strategies to ensure learning occurs. Discover cutting-edge brain research to help you:

Effectively instruct students with ADHD, LD, dyslexia, autism, and more

• Utilize assistive technologies to remove barriers to learning
• Differentiate instruction in speech, reading, writing, and mathematics
• Teachers will actively participate in online learning to further develop their understanding of students with special needs.

This course is appropriate for anyone who wishes to learn more about how the brains of students with special needs learn. It is also suitable for anyone who serves students with special needs and wants to develop even stronger connections with learning in their students. 

Required Text

• How the Special Needs Brain Learns by David A. Sousa

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Effectively instruct students with ADHD, LD, dyslexia, autism, and more
• Utilize assistive technologies to remove barriers to learning
• Differentiate instruction in speech, reading, writing, and mathematics
• Learn how the brain works and the practical know-how to transfer that knowledge to the classroom for the benefit of all students.