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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

Free Resources

Download free resources for all ages

DSF developed resources

Learn more about our specifically designed literacy resources

Resources for Families

Access a variety of free resources to to assist families with children learning from home

Online store

Purchase books, activities and other literacy tools from the DSF online store.

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Search and borrow items from the DSF library.

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Workshops and Events

Find out about upcoming events for parents, students and professionals.

Online Learning

Learn more about our Understanding Learning Difficulties e-Learning course

Clinical Services

Consultations, speech pathology and other assessments.

Tutoring

DSF maintains a register of qualified specialist tutors for children and adults.

DSF Literacy Clinics

Individual and small-group tutoring for students in Perth and Albany.

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Phonic Books

Written by three reading specialist teachers, the Phonic Books range are designed to engage and enthuse beginner and struggling readers. The highly structured phonic sequence ensures reading success and building of confidence from the very beginning.

Follow this link to download the 2021 Phonic Book Catalogue

Beginner readers, activities and workbooks.

These series are designed to introduce students to reading. All readers are decodable and introduce sounds in a structured way ensuring young readers are improving their phonic knowledge as they move through the series. Workbooks and other activities corresponding to each series are also available to further support the development of reading skills.

Tell a Story

Designed to help young children become confident communicators, these delightful books develop language, comprehension and vocabulary.

Dandelion Launchers

A series of 60 books that introduce the sounds of english in simple, decodable books. Photocopiable activity workbooks are available for each series in the Launchers range.

Dandelion Initial Phonic Code

These reading books and associated resources are essential components of an effective structured phonics program.

Dandelion Extended Phonic Code

Four series that introduce learners to the different spellings of a particular vowel sounds. Dandelion Extended Phonics Series are also suitable for reluctant older readers.

Split Vowel Spellings

The Split Vowel Spelling set introduces the spellings a-e, e-e, i-e, o-e and u-e. The books can be used with any phonic programme, and follow on from the Extended Phonic Codes in the Dandelion series.

Games and Activity books

Fun games, handwriting activities and other resources that can be used alongside Phonic Books readers to support other areas of literacy development.