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Support and advice for individuals, families and educators

DSF 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.
 

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How DSF can help

The Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation (DSF) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that provides a range of services for individuals with persistent learning difficulties and disorders. Our services are designed to benefit all children struggling with literacy and/or numeracy acquisition, regardless of whether or not they have been identified with a learning disorder (such as dyslexia). We are recognised as a “centre of excellence” in the field of literacy development and in the understanding and response to literacy failure.

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Upcoming events

DSF provides a range of fantastic workshops targeted at teachers, parents, tutors, psychologists, speech pathologists and anyone interested in learning more about learning disorders, high quality instruction and supporting individuals with learning difficulties.  Find out more about our upcoming professional development opportunities.
27 January 2021 9:00AM
LETRS - Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling
Learn the skills and knowledge to be effective at teaching reading - and change the future for your students.
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27 January 2021 9:30AM
The Heggerty Approach to Phonemic Awareness Instruction 121AS (Online)
This half day ONLINE workshop will introduce participants to the Heggerty Phonemic Awareness Curriculum including the research behind the importance of phonological awareness instruction, the key components of the program, how to use the program in the classroom and additional resources available to support the effective implementation of the program.
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5 February 2021 9:30AM
Anxiety in Children - a workshop for parents
This workshop will look at why anxiety occurs in children with learning difficulties and which signs we need to be aware of.  It will also provide some helpful strategies on how to support children experiencing these challenges.
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DSF - celebrating 50 years

DSF Literacy and Clinical Services (The Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation of WA inc.) has provided vital support to West Australian children and adults with learning disabilities for 50 years.

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