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Learning difficulties
Learning Difficulties
An overview of learning difficulties and specific learning disorders
Dyslexia
A specific learning disability in reading is commonly called dyslexia.
Dysgraphia
Dysgraphia can appear as difficulties with spelling and/or trouble putting thoughts on paper.
Dyscalculia
A learning disorder related to mathematics is commonly referred to as Dyscalculia
Other disorders that can affect learning
Information regarding other conditions that can affect learning
Families
Families
Information and advice for parents and carers of children with learning difficulties
When should a child be assessed?
Information on the assessment and diagnosis of learning disorders
What is involved in an assessment?
Information on the assessment and diagnosis of learning disorders
How can families support children?
Information on how parents can assist and support their children in all aspects of learning
Where can I learn more about learning disorders?
Adults
Adults
An overview of learning difficulties in adults and support options
Can adults have learning disorders?
Information on how learning disorders can affect adults in the workplace and when undertaking further education
When should an adult be assessed?
Information on the assessment and diagnosis of learning disorders
What support is available for adults?
Information on how DSF can assist and support you and what provisions can be made in the workplace and when completing further studies
Where can I learn more about learning disorders?
Professionals
Professionals
Information for professionals working with individuals with learning difficulties
Schools
Services and information for schools and educational organisations
Teachers and Tutors
Advice and information for teachers.
Allied Health Professionals
Information for Speech Pathologists and Psychologists
Resources
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DSF developed resources
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Access a variety of free resources to to assist families with children learning from home
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Learning difficulties
Learning Difficulties
Dyslexia
Dysgraphia
Dyscalculia
Other disorders that can affect learning
Families
Families
When should a child be assessed?
What is involved in an assessment?
How can families support children?
Where can I learn more about learning disorders?
Adults
Adults
Can adults have learning disorders?
When should an adult be assessed?
What support is available for adults?
Where can I learn more about learning disorders?
Professionals
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Schools
Teachers and Tutors
Allied Health Professionals
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Adults
Workplace supports
What support is available for adults?
Improving literacy or numeracy skills
Support when training
Workplace supports
Adults
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Adults overview
Can adults have learning disorders?
When should an adult be assessed?
What support is available for adults?
Improving literacy or numeracy skills
Support when training
Workplace supports
Where can I learn more about learning disorders?
Adults with learning disorders such as dyslexia and dysgraphia can be very successful in their chosen careers, with the right level of support, and the use of several strategies that can help minimise the effect of their learning challenges. Individuals have the right to make decisions about whether they should disclose to an employer that they have a learning disorder. Under current legislation, individuals with learning disorders are eligible for workplace accomodations and appropriate adjustments where the presence of a learning disorder has been disclosed to an employer.
Adults with learning disorders may like to consider a number of accommodations at work that are designed to encourage access to equal opportunities and to demonstrate their abilities more accurately. Accommodations need not compromise work output and are designed to reduce the impact that a learning disorder may have on their overall work performance.
Some example accomodations include:
Access to assistive technology and specialist software to cope with a high reading or writing load;
Additional repetition of task instructions or the provision of written instructions;
Strategies to assist with organisation and planning;
Colour coded materials and resources; and,
Access to a mentor, particularly when learning a new role or position.
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Workplace Supports
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