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.
