Useful Links
There are many organisations in Australia and overseas that assist people with specific learning difficulties. Here are a few useful sites:
International Dyslexia Association – Fact Sheets
International Dyslexia Association
Learning Difficulties Australia
The British Dyslexia Association
Dyslexia 2000 Network homepage
Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) is the national peak body for the speech pathology profession in Australia, representing over 4,500 members. SPA supports and regulates the ethical, clinical and professional standards of its members, as well as lobbying and advocating for all Australians living with communication and swallowing difficulties. The website contains information about communication and swallowing difficulties, how to find a speech pathologist in your area and the funding and supports available for specific clinical areas in which speech pathologists work, as well as information for referring professionals.
The Letters & Sounds website provides a great range of FREE activities which are all based on the six phases of phonics.
Useful Documents:
Specific Learning Disorders Flow Chart – Web Version / Printable Version
Assisting Reading Development Tip Sheet by DSF Literacy Services
Download info on synthetic phonics by DSF Literacy Services
Life Success for Children with Learning Disabilites: A Parents Guide
Final Report on the Review of the Disability Standards for Education