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    • Introduction
    • Learning Difficulties vs. Specific Learning Disabilities
    • Specific Learning Difficulties (SLDs)
      • Specific learning disorder with impairment in reading – dyslexia
      • Specific learning disorder with impairment in written expression
      • Specific learning disorder with impairment in mathematics – Dyscalculia
    • Other developmental disorders that can impact on learning
      • Developmental language disorder (DLD)
      • Developmental coordination disorder (DCD)
    • Identifying and Diagnosing SLDs
      • Importance of early identification
      • Who can diagnose a specific learning disorder?
      • How is a specific learning disorder diagnosed?
      • Diagnostic criteria for specific learning disorder diagnosis
      • The Response to Intervention (RTI) model
      • What to do next: A decision making chart for parents
    • Intervention
      • Can intervention ‘cure’ a learning disability?
      • What does the research tell us about different interventions?
      • Individual Education Plans (IEPs) explained
    • Assistive Technology
      • What is assistive technology?
      • What are some examples of assistive technology?
    • The Role of Parents
      • Helping to improve the learning outcomes of all students
      • Effective communication between home and school
      • The rights of students with learning disabilities in the education system
      • What to look for in the school setting
      • Explaining a specific learning disorder diagnosis to your child
      • Is a learning disability a gift?
    • Self-esteem
      • Recognising and supporting children with low self-esteem
      • When is low self-esteem of concern?
  • Appendices
    • Processing weaknesses are common in children with learning disabilities
    • A Parent’s Guide to IEPs
    • Structured Synthetic Phonics: A Guide for Teachers and Parents
    • Examples of High Quality, Evidence-based Phonics Programs
    • Improving Handwriting and Pencil Grasp
    • Recommended Apps List
    • Useful Resources for parents
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  • Contents
    • Introduction
    • Learning Difficulties vs. Specific Learning Disabilities
    • Specific Learning Difficulties (SLDs)
      • Specific learning disorder with impairment in reading – dyslexia
      • Specific learning disorder with impairment in written expression
      • Specific learning disorder with impairment in mathematics – Dyscalculia
    • Other developmental disorders that can impact on learning
      • Developmental language disorder (DLD)
      • Developmental coordination disorder (DCD)
    • Identifying and Diagnosing SLDs
      • Importance of early identification
      • Who can diagnose a specific learning disorder?
      • How is a specific learning disorder diagnosed?
      • Diagnostic criteria for specific learning disorder diagnosis
      • The Response to Intervention (RTI) model
      • What to do next: A decision making chart for parents
    • Intervention
      • Can intervention ‘cure’ a learning disability?
      • What does the research tell us about different interventions?
      • Individual Education Plans (IEPs) explained
    • Assistive Technology
      • What is assistive technology?
      • What are some examples of assistive technology?
    • The Role of Parents
      • Helping to improve the learning outcomes of all students
      • Effective communication between home and school
      • The rights of students with learning disabilities in the education system
      • What to look for in the school setting
      • Explaining a specific learning disorder diagnosis to your child
      • Is a learning disability a gift?
    • Self-esteem
      • Recognising and supporting children with low self-esteem
      • When is low self-esteem of concern?
  • Appendices
    • Processing weaknesses are common in children with learning disabilities
    • A Parent’s Guide to IEPs
    • Structured Synthetic Phonics: A Guide for Teachers and Parents
    • Examples of High Quality, Evidence-based Phonics Programs
    • Improving Handwriting and Pencil Grasp
    • Recommended Apps List
    • Useful Resources for parents
  • Contact

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    • Introduction
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    • The difference between a learning difficulty and a learning disability
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    • What do we know about types of learning disabilities?
	
        
		
      • Specific learning disorder with impairment in reading (dyslexia)
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      • Specific learning disorder with impairment in written expression
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      • Specific learning disorder with impairment in mathematics (dyscalculia)
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    • Other developmental disorders that can impact on learning
	
        
		
      • Developmental language disorder (DLD)
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      • Developmental coordination disorder (DCD)
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    • Identifying and diagnosing  specific learning disorders
	
        
		
      • Importance of early identification
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      • Who can diagnose a specific learning disorder?
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      • How is a specific learning disorder diagnosed?
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      • Diagnostic criteria for specific learning disorder diagnosis
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      • The Response to Intervention (RTI) model
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      • What to do next: A decision making chart for parents
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    • Selecting a successful intervention program
	
        
		
      • Can intervention ‘cure’ a learning disability?
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      • What does the research tell us about different interventions?
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      • Individual Education Plans (IEPs) explained
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    • Use of assistive technology
	
        
		
      • What is assistive technology?
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      • What are some examples of assistive technology?
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    • Supporting students  with learning disabilities
	
        
		
      • Helping to improve the learning outcomes of all students
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      • Effective communication between home and school
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      • The rights of students with learning disabilities in the education system
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      • What to look for in the school setting
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      • Explaining a specific learning disorder diagnosis to your child
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      • Is a learning disability a gift?
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    • Children with learning disabilities may have low self-esteem
	
        
		
      • Recognising and supporting children with low self-esteem
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      • When is low self-esteem of concern?
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  • Appendices

      
	
    • Appendix 1: Processing weaknesses are common in children with learning disabilities
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    • Appendix 2: A Parent’s Guide to IEPs
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    • Appendix 3: Structured Synthetic Phonics: A Guide for Teachers and Parents
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    • Appendix 4: Examples of High Quality, Evidence-based Phonics Programs and Resources
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    • Appendix 5: Improving Handwriting and Pencil Grasp
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    • Appendix 6: Recommended Literacy Apps for Primary School Students
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    • Appendix 7: Useful Resources for parents
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