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DSF Literacy and Clinical Services has provided vital support to West Australian children and adults with learning disabilities for over 40 years. It remains committed to improving the level of support provided to children and adults with learning disabilities and to the community's understanding of specific learning disabilities, in particular dyslexia.

DSF continues to focus on ensuring that children and adults with learning disabilities are supported adequately and appropriately, and that all students are provided with the opportunity to achieve their potential. In addition it provides advice and support to families and educators on successful literacy acquisition, evidence-based practice, and the strategies most likely to improve literacy outcomes for all students. Our role includes supporting and advising students, adults and families directly, as well as indirectly through the support and advice provided at a school or employment level.

DSF provides a number of services, including the provision of psychological services; professional learning courses; workshops for parents and students; yearly memberships; a bookshop and library.

Please click here or call (08) 9217 2500 if you wish to make a donation to the foundation.

IMPORTANT NEWS

COMING SOON!

Improving Outcomes for Struggling Students By Neil Mackay

A series of interactive workshops for parents and teachers with a leading international presenter.

Neil Mackay is an educational consultant who created the concept of Dyslexia Friendly Schools in the UK. He is an experienced teacher who has taught for 26 years, working with children of all ages with a wide range of needs and abilities. Neil is known for his ability to bring the classroom into his training and for providing lively, entertaining and thought provoking opportunities for teachers and allied professionals to reflect on and develop their practice. He has written a number of books on these topics, some of which are pictured below.

Click to view details for:

-Perth Teachers & Allied Professionals (Register on-line!)		Workshop specials
-Perth Parents	"A must for all teachers wanting to better support children with learning difficulties in the classroom"
-Rest of Australia

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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Dyscalculia Workshop
Tuesday 22nd May 9.00am - 3.00pm

Individual & Small Group
Teaching of Students with Dyslexia
Wed 23rd, Thur 24th & Fri 25th May 9.00am - 3.30pm

Jolly Phonics
Tuesday 29th May 9.00am to 3.30pm

Voracious Vocabulary
Thursday 31st May 9.00am to 3.30pm

Resources

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, 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.

For more information, please click on the link below.