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.
Video interview with Child Neuropsychologist Dr. Jack Fletcher
Hard Words: Why aren’t kids being taught to read by Emily Hanford
An Overview of Structured Synthetic Phonics Program Sequences
Excerpt from DSF Literacy & Clinical Services Spring 2018 Bulletin
Structured Synthetic Phonics: A Guide for Teachers and Parents by DSF Literacy & Clinical Services
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)
MUSEC Briefing – Irlen Lenses and Overlays
The Gonski Report – Implications for students with learning disabilities
Balanced Reading Programs: What are they?
by Mandy Nayton / Executive Officer / DSF Literacy and Clinical Services
Archived Articles
National Action Paper: Helping People With Dyslexia (2010)
Petition: Dyslexia to be recognised as a disability by the Australian Federal Government
Petition submitted: ‘Dyslexia to be recognised as a disability by the Australian Federal Government’
AUSPELD’s Submission to the National Inquiry Into The Teaching of Literacy (2005)