Resources

Below is a collection of links to helpful organisations and resources relation to learning difficulties. Click on the name to follow the link.

Five from Five is an Australian initiative that aims to improve literacy levels by ensuring all children receive effective, evidence based reading instruction.

Auspeld is an Australian organisation that provides evidence-informed advice, direction and support to families, teachers, schools and specialists wishing to gain an insight into how children and adults learn best. There is an Auspeld organisation in each state in Australia.

Nessy is a UK based organisation that provides programs to support Dyslexic children all around the world. Designed for dyslexics by a dyslexic Nessy provides a fun and engaging supplementary computer based program that is based upon the science of reading and current research.

ULD for Parents is Auspeld’s Understanding Learning Difficulties Guide for Parents, a resource designed and produced to provide families with current information about the nature of learning disabilities in children, and to offer practical guidance on the most appropriate identification, intervention and support.

Learning Difficulties Australia (LDA) is an Australian association of teachers and other professionals dedicated to assisting students with learning difficulties through effective teaching practices.

The International Dyslexia Association is a US-based organisation that provides advocacy and support for people with learning difficulties and disorders.

Understood.org is a US-based not-for-profit that provides useful tools for parents and educators of children with learning and thinking differences.

Spelfabet is a useful literacy website developed by Victorian Speech Pathologist Alison Clarke.

Code Read Network is an Australian dyslexia advocacy organisation.

Child Mind Institute is an American based organisation which provides information and research for families of children struggling with mental health and learning disorders.