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.
10 May 2024 8:00AM
LETRS - Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling - 124LETRS2 (Units 1-4)
Learn the skills and knowledge to be effective at teaching reading - and change the future for your students.
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17 May 2024 9:00AM
An Introduction to the Heggerty Approach to Phonemic Awareness Instruction 124BL
This half day 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 June 2024 9:30AM
An Introduction to the Heggerty Approach to Phonemic Awareness Online 124BM
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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Additional resources and information provided by DSF.

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DSF Literacy and Clinical Services has provided vital language and learning support to West Australians for over 50 years.

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We acknowledge traditional owners and custodians of Country throughout Australia, including the Noongar people of the Whadjuk nation, traditional owners of the land on which we live, learn and work. We recognise their continuing connection to language, land, culture and community and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.