Where to Go & what to look for
Whether you’re in the heart of a busy metropolis or alone in the Aussie outback, Code Read Dyslexia Network knows someone who can help.
Know the signs & where to seek help
Know the signs - Preschool
Signs of Dyslexia (often but not always)
The Preschool Years
Delayed speech & /or language development
Difficulty learning new vocabulary & concepts, such as colours & numbers
Difficulty developing rhyming skills & learning nursery rhymes
Difficulties following instructions
Mispronouncing words
Difficulty associating speech sounds with letters
Difficulty learning and remembering the names of letters
Difficulty matching words that begin with the same sound.
Family history of learning difficulties
If you suspect your preschool aged child is showing signs of dyslexia, it is recommended that you see a speech pathologist with knowledge of dyslexia. Early intervention of intensive phonological awareness support & explicit structured phonics will give your child the best start.
Know the signs - Primary school
Signs of Dyslexia (often but not always)
The Primary School Years
Poor understanding of letter sound links
Slow and inaccurate word recognition
Difficulty decoding unfamiliar words
Struggles to read, write and spell
Sometimes struggles to find the right word
Has reading avoidance strategies or school refusal
Difficulty following instructions
Struggles to remember names, dates, months or sequences
Family history of learning difficulties
See the below information on where to go nationally and state by state.
Know the signs - High School and Adult
Signs of Dyslexia (often but not always)
The High School and Adult years
Slow and laboured reading
Struggles to comprehend written information
Suffers from anxiety related to school or schoolwork
Takes much more time to complete assignments or exams than others
Struggles to remember names, dates, months or sequences
Chooses not to read for pleasure
Has a history of literacy difficulties in school
Struggles to fill out forms or applications
Limited working memory
Disorganisation & difficulties with planning
Has family members with a diagnosis of dyslexia or other learning difficulties like ADHD
See the below information on where to go nationally and state by state.
Dyslexia Support Australia
Dyslexia Support Australia is an Evidence Based (Closed) Facebook Group with strict rules about advertising and the promotion of non evidence based methods for dyslexia.
Learning Difficulties Australia
LDA is an association of teachers and other professionals dedicated to assisting students with learning difficulties through effective teaching practices based on scientific research.
Australian Dyslexia Association
The Australian Dyslexia Association is a not-for-profit organisation which provide services to adults and children, schools and individuals.
New South Wales
NSW Download our Fact sheet
Speld NSW
SPELD NSW is a Public Benevolent Institution whose mission is to provide advice and services to children and adults with specific learning difficulties and those who teach, work with and care for them.
Dyslexia NSW Support Group
Dyslexia NSW Support Group is a closed Facebook group consisting of volunteer parents and professionals aimed at supporting people with dyslexia, parents, teachers, tutors, and others wishing to share and learn information about dyslexia and its treatment.
Dyslexia NSW Mid North Coast Support
Dyslexia NSW Mid North Coast is a closed Facebook group consisting of proactive volunteer parents and professionals who are advocates for children with dyslexia. Their focus is to increase awareness, share information and provide support to parents, teachers and students on issues involving dyslexia.
NSW Department of Education Disability, learning and support
Find information on how to gain personalised support for students
Visit Website to read about Learning Support
Visit Website to read more about how 'Students with Disabilities' are determined in NSW Schools
Queensland
QLD Download our Fact Sheet
SPELD Queensland
Speld is a not-for-profit organisation whose aim is to support people experiencing a learning difference. Working in partnership with Education Queensland, we are located beside the Reading and Autism Hub and provide services to State, Catholic and Independent schools, across the State and to clients ranging in age from 4 to 74.
Dyslexia QLD Support
Dyslexia QLD Support is a closed Facebook group consisting of proactive parents and teachers who are advocates for children with dyslexia. Their focus is to increase awareness, share information and provide support to parents, teachers and students on issues involving dyslexia.
Queensland Department of Education
South Australia
SA Download our Fact Sheet
SPELD SA Inc
SPELD SA is a non-profit organisation that provides advice and services to children and adults with specific learning difficulties and those who care for, teach, and work with them.
Dyslexia Community South Australia
Dyslexia Community South Australia is an Evidence Based Facebook Support Group
South Australian Department for Education
Tasmania
TAS Download our Fact Sheet
Square Pegs dyslexia support and advocacy Inc
Square Pegs is a volunteer run not-for-profit which aims to improve recognition, understanding and action for children with dyslexia, so that all children can enjoy learning and reach their potential.
Western Australia
WA Download our Fact Sheet
Dyslexia – SPELD Foundation of WA Inc (DSF)
DSF has provided vital support to West Australian children and adults with learning disabilities for over 40 years. It 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. This 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.
WA Department of Education
Providing ongoing strategic development, management and coordination of policy, resourcing, services and support for students with disability.
Victoria
Vic Download our Fact Sheet
SPELD Victoria
SPELD Victoria’s purpose is to assist the estimated 5-10% of all Victorians with Specific Learning Difficulties to achieve their full learning potential. They achieve this through the provision of direct service delivery, information, advocacy and awareness raising amongst the wider Victorian community.
Dyslexia Victoria Support Forum
Dyslexia Victoria Support Forum is a closed Facebook Support Group
Dyslexia Victoria Support
Website linked to Dyslexia Victoria Support Forum on Facebook
Victoria State Government Education & Training
Australian Capital Territory
ACT Download our Fact Sheet
Dyslexia Information for the Canberra Region
Dyslexia Information for the Canberra Region Facebook Page
ACT Education Directorate
Northern Territory
NT Download our Fact Sheet
Northern Territory Council of Government School Organisations
NTCOGSO is the peak parent body in public education throughout the Northern Territory, representing the interests of the families and school communities of children attending Northern Territory public schools. Its objectives are to ensure that the interests of government schools, through affiliated members, are represented to the Northern Territory and Australian governments, including their agencies.
Dyslexia Support Australia
We strongly recommend connecting with the group Dyslexia Support Australia on Facebook for advice on assessment and evidence based help.
Get school support for your child
NT Government information on rights of students with disability to access a full and inclusive curriculum that meets individual needs.
Disability Advocacy Service
As a not-for-profit incorporated community organisation, Disability Advocacy Service offers a free, confidential advocacy service to persons and families with a disability, supporting and empowering clients to exercise their own rights in accordance with the NT Disability Advocacy Standards.