Practical Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities Every classroom has students who struggle with learning, and as educators, understanding these challenges is key to supporting their success. The Auspeld, Understanding Learning Difficulties is a comprehensive guide designed specifically for teachers, equipping you with the knowledge and strategies to help students with learning difficulties and […]
Many people struggle with learning in specific areas, even though they are intelligent and have had the opportunity to learn. These struggles may be due to Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs), which affect reading, writing, or maths skills. SLDs are neurological (related to how the brain processes information) and are not caused by laziness or lack […]
Speld Qld conducts psychoeducational assessments by registered Psychologists. We assess for learning strengths and weaknesses and can provide a diagnosis of Specific Learning Disorder (in reading, written expression, or mathematics), if appropriate. This includes patterns of difficulties you may see commonly referred to as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or dysgraphia (written expression skills not motor skills). As […]
Supporting and navigating your child’s journey with learning difficulties Supporting and navigating your child’s journey with learning difficulties can be an intimidating process, especially in the early stages of investigating the situation. Queensland schools support students with learning disorders by providing access to a range of supports tailored to meet individual needs. Seeking the support […]
Anxiety is associated with feelings of worry, nervousness, or apprehension. Everyone feels anxious sometimes. It is normal to feel nervous or anxious about a variety of situations, like just before an exam or when doing something new. For example, children, especially those with learning difficulties, can feel anxious about attending and returning to school after […]
The Sounds-Write program has been used at Townsville Flexible School since it was introduced in Term 4 2021, following professional development opportunities delivered in Townsville by a certified Sounds-Write trainer. Over the past 3 years, the program has been successfully implemented by two volunteers, both qualified teachers, who work with individual students who are referred […]
A psychoeducational assessment is used to identify strengths and weaknesses, diagnose Specific Learning Disorder (e.g., in reading, often called Dyslexia) (based on the DSM-5-TR criteria) if appropriate, and make evidence-based recommendations to improve learning outcomes. A psychologist will conduct the assessment and write a detailed report with recommendations to support learning. At Speld Qld we […]
The Speld Qld Team of Education Advisors receive hundreds of calls each year where parents, carers and guardians report that their child is being supported well in their school setting. The classroom teachers are aware of the young person’s additional needs and are making suitable adjustments to ensure their access to the curriculum is on […]
Parents and caregivers should consider seeking a learning assessment for their child when they notice signs that suggest the child may be struggling or have unmet needs academically, socially, or developmentally.
