Welcome to AUSPELD - the Australian Federation of SPELD Associations
AUSPELD, The Australian Federation of SPELD Associations, responds to the needs of children and adults with Specific Learning Difficulties/Disabilities, such as the learning disability dyslexia, and those who care for, teach, and work with them, through the dissemination of information, advocacy, research, and support.
The AUSPELD federation is composed of state based SPELD organisations.
To find out about the services available in each state please click on the link below:-
The State SPELD Associations section of our site provides contact details and a link to the website of each organisation.
The Resources section contains useful links and details of Richard Lavoie Videos, DVDs and Books which are available for sale.
The Advocacy section contains submisisons made by AUSPELD and state SPELD associations to Federal and State Inquiries. View the latest document, AUSPELD Focus Paper - May 2007.
Should you have any questions regarding AUSPELD and the work which it does to support children and adults with Specific Learning Difficulties (SLD) / learning disabilities, and those who care for, teach, and work with them, please contact us.
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Sir Jim Rose Tour of Australia, September 2009
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Professor Tim R. Miles OBE PhD FBPsS, the much respected trailblazer within the dyslexia
field and Vice President of the BDA, sadly died on 11 December 2008.
Professor Miles played a major part in helping spread an understanding of dyslexia and how its difficulties can affect children, adults and families; and was an inspiration to many.
Click here for the obituary written by Professor Maggie Snowling, University of York, UK |
Sir Jim Rose, author of the Rose reviews of teaching early reading and primary curriculum in the UK, will be touring Australia in September, 2009
Adelaide, South Australia When: Saturday, 12th September, 9:30 - 1:00pm Title: Reading: Getting It Right from the Start Venue: Allan Scott Auditorium, University of South Australia, City West campus Bookings: link
Brisbane, Queensland When: Friday, 18th September, 4:30 - 5:30pm Title: Primary Education - Policy and Practice in England Venue: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Bookings: link
Perth, Western Australia
When: Monday, 14th September, 8.30 - 12.30pm (Teachers, School Psychologists, and other educational professionals) or Tuesday, 15th September, 8.30 - 12.30pm (Principals with 1 member of their early childhood or literacy support staff) Title: Learn to Read, Read to Learn - Ensuring that all students become successful readers Venue: Duxton Hotel Bookings: link
Presentations in other states will be posted once they are confirmed. |
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