Articles
The articles and reports displayed on this website have been specially selected by the AUSPELD committee. They represent current research and best practice for supporting people with specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia.
Bold beginnings: The Reception curriculum in a sample of good and outstanding primary schools – The Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (UK).
Contributions by;
Lisa M Henderson, lecturer, Department of Psychology, University of York, York, UK
Robert H Taylor, consultant ophthalmologist, Department of Ophthalmology, York Hospital, York, UK,
Brendan Barrett, professor of visual development, School of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK
Philip G Griffiths, consultant ophthalmologist, St Bernard’s Hospital, Gibraltar
Treating Reading Difficulties with Colour
Colors, colored overlays, and reading skills – by Uccula A, Enna M and Mulatti (2014) from Front. Psychol.
MUSEC Briefing – Irlen Lenses and Overlays (pdf)
Joint Statement – Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, And Vision (pdf) – from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Petition submitted: ‘Dyslexia to be recognised as a disability by the Australian Federal Government’
Rowe Inquiry Spelled Out How Children Can be Taught to Excel in Reading By Gregor Ramsey
Petition: Dyslexia to be recognised as a disability by the Australian Federal Government
The Gonski Report – Implications for students with learning disabilities
National Action Paper: Helping People With Dyslexia (2010)
Balanced Reading Programs: What are they? by Mandy Nayton / Executive Officer / DSF Literacy and Clinical Services
Synthetic Phonics © DSF Literacy Resources PDF
AUSPELD’s Submission to the National InquiryInto The Teaching of Literacy (2005)