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	Understanding Learning Difficulties – A Guide for Parents
	Learning difficulty or disability?
	What do we know about types of learning disabilities?
	
		Dyslexia – What we know explained
		Dysgraphia – What we know explained
		Dyscalculia – What we know explained
	

	Other developmental disorders that can impact on learning
	
		Developmental language disorder
		Developmental coordination disorder
	

	Identifying and diagnosing specific learning disabilities
	
		Importance of early identification
		Who can diagnose a specific learning disability?
		How is a specific learning disability diagnosed?
		Diagnostic criteria for specific learning disorder diagnosis
		The Response to Intervention (RTI) model
		What to do next: A decision making chart for parents
	

	Selecting a successful intervention program
	
		Can intervention actually ‘cure’ a learning disability?
		What does the research tell us about different interventions?
		Individual Education Plans (IEPs) explained
	

	Let’s look at the use of Assistive Technology
	
		What is Assistive Technology and how can it help?
		What are some examples of assistive technology?
	

	Supporting students with learning disabilities
	
		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 learning disability diagnosis to your child
		Can a learning disability really be considered a gift?
	

	Children with learning disabilities may have low self-esteem
	
		Recognising and supporting children with low self-esteem
		When is low self-esteem considered a concern?
	



Further Reading

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


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