Our Programmes and Workshops
Discover a variety of programmes and workshops designed to support students with dyslexia, parents, and educators. Learn new strategies, build skills, and find effective ways to create inclusive learning environments.
Our Programmes and Workshops
Discover a variety of programmes and workshops designed to support students with dyslexia, parents, and educators. Learn new strategies, build skills, and find effective ways to create inclusive learning environments.
Our Programmes and Workshops
Discover a variety of programmes and workshops designed to support students with dyslexia, parents, and educators. Learn new strategies, build skills, and find effective ways to create inclusive learning environments.

Dyslexia Therapist Training Programme
Dyslexia Therapist Training Programme
Dyslexia Therapist Training Programme
The Dyslexia Therapist Trainees will receive training through the Sounds In Syllables (SIS) programme. This Orton-Gillingham based programme was developed by Ms Sandra Dillon, Director Emeritus of the Multisensory Language Training Institute of New Mexico (MLTI-NM).
On successful completion, candidates with a Master’s degree will be eligible to appear for the examinations conducted by the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) for certification as Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT), and the Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI), an affiliate of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), for certification as Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Specialist (SL/DS).
For more details, write to mda@dyslexiaindia.com
You can also visit http://www.altaread.org and effectivereading.org
The Dyslexia Therapist Trainees will receive training through the Sounds In Syllables (SIS) programme. This Orton-Gillingham based programme was developed by Ms Sandra Dillon, Director Emeritus of the Multisensory Language Training Institute of New Mexico (MLTI-NM).
On successful completion, candidates with a Master’s degree will be eligible to appear for the examinations conducted by the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) for certification as Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT), and the Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI), an affiliate of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), for certification as Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Specialist (SL/DS).
For more details, write to mda@dyslexiaindia.com
You can also visit http://www.altaread.org and effectivereading.org
The Dyslexia Therapist Trainees will receive training through the Sounds In Syllables (SIS) programme. This Orton-Gillingham based programme was developed by Ms Sandra Dillon, Director Emeritus of the Multisensory Language Training Institute of New Mexico (MLTI-NM).
On successful completion, candidates with a Master’s degree will be eligible to appear for the examinations conducted by the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) for certification as Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT), and the Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI), an affiliate of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), for certification as Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Specialist (SL/DS).
For more details, write to mda@dyslexiaindia.com
You can also visit http://www.altaread.org and effectivereading.org



Teacher Training Workshops
MDA provides workshops designed to equip teachers with effective strategies for supporting students with dyslexia and learning disabilities. Focused on early identification and multi-sensory teaching methods, these sessions promote inclusive classrooms, enabling all students to thrive academically and emotionally.
MDA provides workshops designed to equip teachers with effective strategies for supporting students with dyslexia and learning disabilities. Focused on early identification and multi-sensory teaching methods, these sessions promote inclusive classrooms, enabling all students to thrive academically and emotionally.
The PASS Reading Enhancement Programme (PREP)
Based on the PASS Theory of Intelligence—Planning, Attention-Arousal, Simultaneous, and Successive Processing—this program incorporates ten diverse tasks tailored to meet individual student needs. Each task features both a global training component and a curriculum-related bridging component, ensuring comprehensive skill development. MDA has successfully implemented PREP for children aged 6 to 12, the program has shown impressive results in enhancing reading abilities.
Based on the PASS Theory of Intelligence—Planning, Attention-Arousal, Simultaneous, and Successive Processing—this program incorporates ten diverse tasks tailored to meet individual student needs. Each task features both a global training component and a curriculum-related bridging component, ensuring comprehensive skill development. MDA has successfully implemented PREP for children aged 6 to 12, the program has shown impressive results in enhancing reading abilities.



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MDA in Schools
Early identification and intervention are crucial for successfully integrating students with learning challenges, leading to improved academic performance, emotional health, and career opportunities. To support this goal, MDA provides a range of services tailored for schools seeking to enhance the inclusion of students with dyslexia and other specific learning disabilities. Our offerings include awareness workshops, early identification and intervention strategies, reading instruction for mainstream teachers, dyslexia screening in English, Hindi, and Marathi, multi-sensory math techniques, and the establishment of learning disability resource rooms.
Early identification and intervention are crucial for successfully integrating students with learning challenges, leading to improved academic performance, emotional health, and career opportunities. To support this goal, MDA provides a range of services tailored for schools seeking to enhance the inclusion of students with dyslexia and other specific learning disabilities. Our offerings include awareness workshops, early identification and intervention strategies, reading instruction for mainstream teachers, dyslexia screening in English, Hindi, and Marathi, multi-sensory math techniques, and the establishment of learning disability resource rooms.
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022 35215926
022 25565754
+917710021149
mda@dyslexiaindia.com
Maharashtra Dyslexia Association 1st Floor, Pitru Chhaya ,Technoplast Building, Sanghavi Corporate Park Near Wasan Ford Govandi East Deonar, Mumbai – 400088
Main Links
Other Links
022 35215926
022 25565754
+917710021149
mda@dyslexiaindia.com
Maharashtra Dyslexia Association 1st Floor, Pitru Chhaya ,Technoplast Building, Sanghavi Corporate Park Near Wasan Ford Govandi East Deonar, Mumbai – 400088
Main Links
Other Links
022 35215926
022 25565754
+917710021149
mda@dyslexiaindia.com
Maharashtra Dyslexia Association 1st Floor, Pitru Chhaya ,Technoplast Building, Sanghavi Corporate Park Near Wasan Ford Govandi East Deonar, Mumbai – 400088