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What are specific learning difficulties
Specific Learning Difficulties
are also called Learning Disabilities. The most common specific learning difficulty (SLD) is dyslexia (difficulty in reading, spelling and written language). People with an SLD may have difficulty with mathematics (sometimes called dyscalculia) or difficulty with handwriting (sometimes called dysgraphia).
· For parents who suspect their child may have a specific learning difficulty (SLD) such as dyslexia and for adults who are concerned about their own learning problems. Consultations are available with the Director of SPELD, an educational psychologist, who will work out with you a plan of action and recommend resources. To book an appointment please contact SPELD.
Consultations:
Members - $50.00 per hour
Non members - $60.00 per hour
· Comprehensive psychological assessments by an experienced psychologist specialising in specific learning difficulties can be arranged. An assessment should determine the extent of the problem, provide a thorough analysis of the person's learning strengths and difficulties as well as detailed recommendations for intervention, including appropriate remedial action and educational advice for classroom management.
· Testing of reading, spelling and mathematics skills by a specially trained teacher with a brief written summary of the results is also available.
· SPELD has a register of qualified tutors who provide individual tutoring for children and adults in a Face to Face or Online Tutoring mode. These tutors are registered teachers who have undertaken additional training in specific learning difficulties. While face to face tutoring usually takes place in the student’s or tutor’s home, some tutors go into schools.
If you're a teacher, why not consider becoming a SPELD Tutor?
· Sessions are presented by specialists in the field of specific learning difficulties for parents, teachers and other professionals. The schedule of current workshops is available online. A workshop registration form is available for download in MS word format. [workshop registration form]
· SPELD provides speakers for teachers, parents and other community groups who wish to learn more about SLDs.
· A parent network has been established, which provides support to parents of children with specific learning difficulties and acts as an advisory body to the SPELD Council.
· Informal Network for Adults with SLDs.
- Booklist
- Software and Assistive Technology
- Handwriting Implements
- Order Form Books & Software
· The library holds reference books and resource material for tutors, classroom teachers and parents to assist with the education of students with specific learning difficulties. SPELD Membership is required to borrow resources. New Books to Library 2006
Informative articles for parents, teachers and other professionals, book and computer software reviews, detailed course and workshop information.
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Consultations are available with SPELD’s computer software adviser. The consultation provides information about ways in which the computer can be used more successfully to assist students with a specific learning difficulty and advice about appropriate software for the student.
Software demonstrations to school staff or parent groups are also available at your venue or the SPELD (SA) centre.
Computer Software Consultations:
Members - $50.00 per hour
Non members - $60.00 per hour
On site consultations/presentations to school staff or parent groups:
- less than 10 people - $90.00 per hour
- 10 or more people - $110.00 per hour
Off-site consultations/presentations to school staff or parent groups:
$120.00/hr
10% reduction for member schools.
To book an appointment please contact SPELD.