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Here are some of the ways dyslexia and the work of DFNZ have been in the news:
- February 8, 2010 - Edgazette, Driving the National Curriculum Through Inclusion. Click here.
- January 26, 2010 - Edgazette, Meeting individual needs. Click here.
- January 7, 2010 - Dyslexia study calls for keen participants. Click here.
- December, 2009 - Next, A life misread. Click here.
- November 11, 2009 - Manawatu Standard, Worldly take on dyslexia. Click here.
- November 1, 2009 - My Park Magazine, Jamie Oliver hated school. Click here.
- October 31, 2009 - The Southland Times, Call for dyslexia screening in schools. Click here.
- October 26, 2009 - Independent, Teacher of the year award for dyslexic. Click here.
- October 25, 2009 - Dailyrecord, Formula One champ Jackie Stewart's prison penpal. Click here.
- August 31, 2009 - The Sydney Morning Herald, Reading affliction shrouded in mystery. Click here.
- August 10, 2009 - The Age, Invisible scourge. Click here.
- June 30, 2009 - The Sydney Morning Herald, Spelling it out for you. Click here.
- June, 2009 - North & South, The Dyslexia Difference. Click here.
- July 8, 2009 - Telegraph UK - Jamie Oliver writes furious twitter message to fan who criticised his spelling.
Click Here.
- June 25, 2009 - Canterbury TV - Goodliving. Click Here.
- June 23, 2009 - Taranaki Daily News - Children with dyslexia 'casualties of school'. Click here.
- June 22, 2009 - Telegraph.co.uk - Children to be monitored for dyslexia under £10m plan. Click here.
- June 22, 2009 - Manawatu Standard - A different way of thinking. Click here.
- June 20, 2009 - Timaru Herald - Long Battle to be understood. Click here.
- June 19, 2009 - East And Bays Courier - Breaking down learning barriers. Click here.
- June 18, 2009 - North Shore Times, Son’s condition inspires dad’s art. Click here.
- June 17, 2009 - Plains FM interview with Guy Pope-Mayell. Click here to listen.
- June 17, 2009 - National Radio, Nine to Noon interview with Neil Mackay. Click here to listen.
- June 17, 2009 - Access Radio Wellington interview with Neil Mackay. Click here to listen.
- June 16, 2009 - Newstalk ZB – Rethink needed for dyslexia students. Click Here.
- June 16, 2009 - Plains FM interview with Neil Mackay. Click here to listen.
- June 16, 2009 - ODT - Dyslexics at risk early. Click Here.
- June 15, 2009 - bFM interview with Guy Pope-Mayell. Click here to listen.
- June 15, 2009 - TVNZ Breakfast interview with Guy Pope-Mayell. Click Here.
- June 15, 2009 - NZ Herald - Teachers sign up for course on dyslexia. Click Here.
- June 15, 2009 - Canterbury TV - Goodliving. Click Here.
- June 15, 2009 - Dunedin TV - Ch 9 - Dyslexia Action Week begins. Click Here.
- June 11, 2009 - 3News - Musicians get creative for dyslexia week. Click Here. For Video click here.
- June 11, 2009 - NZ Herald - Song for the one in ten. Click Here.
- June 11, 2009 - The Golden Bay Weekly - Dyslexia Action Week: new resources are working. Click Here.
- June 10, 2009 - The Mirror - Awareness Key. Click Here.
- 14 May, 2009 - The Dominion Post - Dyslexia in the spotlight. Click Here.
- 9 May, 2009 - The Dominion Post - Cadbury chewed out over poster. Click Here.
- 9 May, 2009 - Scoop - From Trouble to Top Apprentice. Click Here.
- 12 March, 2009 - HealthDay News - Brain Scans Shed Light on Dyslexia. Click Here.
- 11 March, 2009 - Otago Daily Times - Dyslexic learner spreads his method of education.
Click Here.
- 24 February, 2009 - Scoop - Dyslexia Correction Breakthrough. Click Here.
- 20 January, 2009 - North Shore Times - Right diagnosis puts Johann on track. Click Here.
- January, 2009 - Australian News - New law will aid kids with dyslexia. Click Here.
- 13 January, 2009 - The Dominion Post - Guidelines to help pupils' literacy rate. Click Here.
- 13 January, 2009 - The Press - Remedial methods 'outdated'. Click Here.
- 28 November, 2008 - Radio NZ News - Prisoner literacy much worse than previously
thought. Click Here.
- 28 November, 2008 - Radio NZ - Corrections department accuses of under reporting.
Listen to the radio article click here.
- 12 November, 2008 - Northern Advocate - Donation gives help to dyslexic learners. Click Here
- 11 November, 2008 - Wairarapa Times - Family holiday job takes the biscuit . Click Here
- October, 2008 - Employment Today - Dealing with dyslexia. Click Here
- 24 October, 2008 - The Press - Dyslexia time bomb ticking. Click Here
- 1 October, 2008 - Bay Habour News - The art of paying it forward. Click Here
- 18 August, 2008 - Scoop - Christchurch garden wins 2008 Landscaping Award. Click Here
- 14 August, 2008 - Daily Post - 1 in 3 of our kids can't read So who's to blame?. Click Here
- 7 August, 2008 - Munch money. Click Here
- 5 August, 2008 - Hauraki Herald - Dyslexia Specialist Share Her Experience
with Student. Click Here
- 4 August, 2008 - Education Weekly - Not enough done to bridge NZ's reading gap. Click Here
- 2 August, 2008 - Otago Daily Times - Dyslexia 'affects self-esteem', funding urged. Click Here
- 30 July, 2008 - Cambridge Edition - School back dyslexia efforts. Click Here
- 29 July, 2008 - Marlborough Express - Room One project wins school $2000. Click Here
- 21 July, 2008 - News Line - Disney Buys Taare Zameen Par distribution rights. Click Here
- 23 June, 2008 - Education Weekly - Teachers want dyslexic funding. Click Here
- 23 June, 2008 - NZ Herald - Oscar winner wades into dyslexia row. Click Here
- 21 June, 2008 - Weta Workshop -Dyslexia can be a “Blessing in disguise". Click Here
- 20 June, 2008 - Northern Advocate - Not Taken As Read. Click Here
- 20 June, 2008 - North Shore Times - Dyslexia help turns Luke's life around. Click Here
- 19 June, 2008 - Fighting dyslexia with boxing - TV3. Click Here
- 19 June, 2008 - Parents Centres Calls On Government To Act On Dyslexia. Click Here
- 19 June, 2008 - Dyslexia group can't get excited over Carter offer. Click Here
- 16 June, 2008 - Education Weekly Dyslexia Edition. Click Here
- 16 June, 2008 - The Dominion Post - Gift of dyslexia still a burden for many. Click Here
- 16 June, 2008 - The Dominion Post - True grit overcomes problems of dyslexia. Click Here
- 16 June, 2008 - The Press - Teachers back urgent calls for more funding. Click Here
- 14 June, 2008 - The Press - Dyslexia's challenges and gifts. Click Here
- 14 June, 2008 - NZ Herald - Opening the door to joy of words. Click Here
- 13 June, 2008 - Press Release:DFNZ - Teachers want funding for dyslexic students. Click Here
- 13 June, 2008 - Christchurch Press - School fail dyslexic learners. Click Here
- 12 June, 2008 - I’m really not stupid, mum. Click Here
- 12 June, 2008 - The Timaru Herald - Diagnosis gives huge relief. Click Here
- 10 June, 2008 - Schools boycott Labour's big plan. Click Here
- 10 June 2008 - Southland Times - Cromwell teacher researches dyslexia. Click Here
- 5 June 2008 - Gisborne Herald - Breakthrough' in treatment of dyslexia. Click Here
- 31 May 2008 - Christchurch Press - Diverse reasons for learning difficulties. Click Here
- 23 May 2008 - The Daily Post - 4D enables 3Rs for dyslexic students. Click Here
- 14 May 2008 - Christchurch Mail - Cashmere takes stand on dyslexia. Click Here
- May 2008 - Mahurangi Matters - Dyslexia Week aims to raise awareness. Click Here
- 19 May 2008 - Times Online- Action needed for dyslexics. Click Here
- 10 May 2008 - NZ Herald - Mad Butcher's Rollercoaster Ride Through Life as a Zany
Kiwi Legend. Click Here
- 7 May 2008 - UK Press - Dyslexic Focus in School Review. Click Here
- 6 May 2008 - Education Guardian - Review of Dyslexia Provision for Children Announced.
Click Here
- 5 May, 2008 - Christchurch Press – Computer program combats dyslexia. Click Here
- 30 April, 2008 - East & Bays Courier – Making sense of learning. Click Here
- 23 April, 2008 - Christchurch Mail Waimairi – Exhibit wins award. Click Here
- 10 April, 2008 - Metropol – Author in Christchurch to present inspiring new perspective
on "learning disabilities". Click Here
- 17 April, 2008 - Liverpool Echo – Hi tech lifeline for kids with dyslexia. Click Here
- 15 April, 2008 - The Dominion Post - Bad maths may be a disability. Click Here
- 15 April, 2008 - Christchurch Press - Form of dyslexia for numbers researched. Click Here
- 8 April, 2008 - Dyslexia Differs by Language. Click Here
- 21 March, 2008 - TV3 News - Te Papa wishing to display works of NZ inventor Colin Murdoch. Click here
- 11 March, 2008 - Bay of Plenty Times - 1500 kids with problems to get help. Click Here
- 09 March, 2008 - Sunday Star Times - Jackie Stewart still a canny character. Click Here
- 27th February, 2008 - The Press - Dyslexia sculpture garden up for award. Click Here
- 25 February, 2008 - The Age - Melbourne - Let's define 'learning disabilities' at last. Click Here
- 16 January, 2008 - Capital Times - New course for teachers. Click Here
- 5 January, 2008 - Otago Daily Times - Artist's works highlight dyslexia. Click Here
- 11 January, 2008 - The Dominion Post - NZ 'failing kids who struggle to learn'. Click Here
- 16 December, 2007 - Sunday Star Times - Quality of new teachers on Carter's 'crack it' list.
Click Here
- 01 December, 2007 - The Press - Age of dys-order. Click Here
- 01 December, 2007 - Nelson Mail - Seeing the big picture. Click Here
- 18 November, 2007 - TV3 - Support for dyslexics at school a possibility. Click Here
- October, 2007 - Dyslexia seen as an ‘instructional dysfunction’ rather than a disability - Click Here
- 11 September, 2007 - Gisborne Herald, Shedding new light on how dyslexic children
can learn. Click Here
- 28 August, 2007 - The UK Press, Dyslexic police inspector wins ruling he is disabled. Click Here
- 8 August, 2007 - The Press, Schools drop literacy tool. Click Here
- 26 April, 2007 - Parent Centre, Dyslexia Exhibit Launch. Click Here
- 23 April, 2007 - Times Online, Recognition of dyslexia big breakthrough. Click Here
- 23 April, 2007 - The Daily Post, New foundation highlights dyslexia. Click Here
- 21 April, 2007 - The Northern Advocate, Recognition brings new hope for dyslexics. Click Here
- 20 April, 2007 - The NZ Herald, Govt finally accepts dyslexia exists. Click Here
- 20 April, 2007 - Scoop, Work of Parents, Advocates on Dyslexia Commended. Click Here
- 12 August, 2006 - Listener article "Lost for Words". Click Here
DFNZ periodically updates New Zealand media regarding dyslexia and dyslexia-relevant news. Here are some
examples of our media releases::
- 15 June, 2009 - Visiting expert: NZ schools put children on path to crime. Click Here
- 10 June, 2009 - NZ musicians join forces to raise awareness of dyslexia – free downloads from tomorrow. Click Here
- 3 March, 2009 - International dyslexia expert to hold workshops for nz teachers. Click Here
- 28 November, 2008 - Dyslexia Foundation: new prison literacy statistics show negative impacts
of childhood learning issues. Click Here
- 16 October, 2008 - Dyslexia Foundation launches revolutionary guide for schools in face
of political inaction. Click Here
- 21 June, 2008 - Dyslexia can be a “Blessing in disguise". Click Here
- 18 June, 2008 - Government challenged to front up with dyslexia-specific funding. Click Here
- 13 June, 2008 - Survey shows NZ teachers want specific Government funding
for dyslexic students. Click Here
To download the full Nielson report Click Here (1.2mb PDF)
- 13 May, 2008 - Dyslexia – it’s time to hear from the front line. Click Here
- 8 May, 2008 - 4D - paving the way for dyslexia friendly schools. Click Here
- 7 April, 2008 - Dyslexia exhibit transforms car park and wins landscape award. Click Here
- 17 October, 2007 - Australian moves to label dyslexia a disability miss’s point. Click Here
- 10 October, 2007 - DFNZ pleased with progress made by Ministry of Education. Click Here
- 29 April, 2007 - Dyslexia Foundation and Education Ministry plan next steps. Click Here
- 19 April, 2007 - Dyslexia Foundation celebrating Ministry of Education recognition of dyslexia.
Click Here
- 19 March, 2007 - Walking length of New Zealand to raise money for dyslexia. Click Here
- 19 March, 2007 - High profile campaign to raise awareness and expose government policy
flaws. Click Here
- 15 March, 2007 - Corporate generosity supports innovative new cookie aiming to raise
$100,000 dollars for dyslexia. Click Here
- 30 Nov, 2006 - Ruth Dyson throws support behind dyslexia Foundation. Click Here
- 29 Nov, 2006 - Fantastic support for new dyslexia Foundation being launched by Ruth Dyson.
Click Here
The following media releases related to dyslexia have been issued by the Government:
- 20 June, 2009 - Address to the SPELD NZ National Conference. Click Here
- 10 October, 2007 - MOE starts dyslexia work programme. Click Here
- 29 April, 2007 - Dyslexia Foundation and Education Ministry plan next steps. Click Here
- Steve Maharey Interview - TVNZ Close Up 20 April, 2007. Click Here
- 19 April, 2007 - Ministry improves understanding of dyslexia. Click Here
> Our partner members also run regular events of interest to families, individuals affected by dyslexia and educators. Check the table below for an upcoming event near you.
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Event |
About |
Link |
Tuesday 16 March
Skylight. Above national Bank, Cnr Green & Riddiford Streets |
Adult Dyslexia Support Group meeting
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Do you think you might be dyslexic? Hear others' stories. |
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Thursday, 11 March 2010. Please book before 3 March 2010
Rydges Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch |
Sensory Disorders and Learning
Presenter: Karina Schreurs Occupational Therapist
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Content
What are sensory disorders?
- The seven senses
- Development
- Assessment and Diagnosis
- Characteristics
- Sensory Disorders in the classroom / at home how can we help the child?
- Inclusion
- Self-esteem
- Accommodation and teaching tips
- Prognosis
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Thursday, 18 March 2010. Please book before 10 March 2010
Rydges Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch |
Phonological Awareness and Specific Learning Disabilities
Presenters: Nynke van der Schaaf Train the Brain; Betsy Sewell The Mobile Classroom
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Content
- What you need to know about our language to teach it effectively
- Why Phonological Awareness is essential in learning to read
- Why some children learn to read easily and others fail
- Implications and Strategies to help children learn
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March 22 7.30pm
Johnsonville Community Centre
Wellington |
SPELD WellingtonParents Support Meeting All welcome
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Topic: Auditory Processing
Speakers:A parent/tutor and guest.
$4.00 donation please
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March 30 @ Skylight 7.30-9pm
Skylight above the National Bank on the corner of Green and Riddiford St Newtown Wellington |
SPELD WellingtonParents Support Meeting All welcome
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Auditory Processing
Speaker: A parent/tutor and guest.
$4 donation please
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Thursday, 29 April 2010. Please book before 21 April 2010
Rydges Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch |
Literacy Development and Specific Learning Disabilities
Presenter: Carina Voges Train the Brain
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Content?
- Developmental Theories (cognitive, meta-cognition)
- The role of phonological awareness
- Development of oral language 0 4 years
- Kindergarten and the development of reading readiness strategies
- First School Year (early readers) and phonetic value
- Second School Year (transitional readers)
- Third School Year (fluent readers)
- Spelling
- Older children who cannot read/spell what now?
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Thursday, 6 May 2010. Please book before 28 April 2010
Rydges Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch |
Assessment and Specific Learning Disabilities: Diagnostic Criteria and how to
understand the Assessment Report
Presenter: Clare van Hasselt SPELD Assessor
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Content
- Developments of assessment in SLD
- Diagnosis?
- What is assessed and why?
- What assessments / tests are used?
- What does research say
- In the classroom or at home: How do I understand the assessment report?
- How can I help the child?
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Thursday, 20 May 2010. Please book before 12 May 2010
Rydges Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch |
Nutrition and its role in Learning
Presenter: Lea Stening Dietitian
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Content?
- The role of nutrition
- What is a balanced diet?
- What does research say?
- Does our diet play a role in ADD/ADHD and Learning Disabilities?
- Planning breakfast and dinners for optimal learning
- Snacks and Lunchboxes
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Thursday, 13 May 2010. Please book before 5 May 2010
Rydges Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch |
Vision, Eye Tracking, Visual Perception and Specific Learning Disabilities
Presenter: Paul Dunlop Behavioural Optometrist
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Content?
The Role of Vision and Visual Perception in Learning
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Thursday, 13 May 2010. Please book before 5 May 2010
Rydges Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch |
Vision, Eye Tracking, Visual Perception and Specific Learning Disabilities
Presenter: Paul Dunlop Behavioural Optometrist
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Content?
The Role of Vision and Visual Perception in Learning
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Thursday, 27 May 2010. Please book before 19 May 2010
Rydges Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch |
Learning and Memory in children with Specific Learning Disabilities
Presenter: Carina Voges, Director: Train the Brain
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Content?
- Long term memory and learning
- Short term memory and learning
- Working memory and SLD
- Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic Memory and SLD
- Learning Styles in the classroom
- Classroom accommodations and teaching tips
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Friday, 10 June 2010. Please book before 2 June 2010
Rydges Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch |
Teaching the Child with a Specific Learning Disability / Dyslexia to Read
Presenter: Carina Voges, Director: Train the Brain
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Content?
- Why do some children struggle to read?
- Reading and brain processes (neurological pathways)
- Assessment
- Remedial Procedures
- What does research say?
- The reluctant / struggling reader in the classroom
- Self-esteem
- inclusion and differentiation
- teaching tips
- utilizing the teacher aide
- parent/teacher communication and co-operation
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Thursday, 24 June 2010. Please book before 16 June 2010. Limited numbers book early
Otakaro Building (Previously the Avon Building) Room 205 (Computer Lab), College of Education, University of Canterbury, Christchurch |
ICT and e-learning: Widening the Learning Horizon
Presenters: Prof. Niki Davis & Lawrence Walker University of Canterbury
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Content:
This will be a hands-on learning experience in the computer lab, working through different programmes
and exploring their efficiency to assist students with and without learning disabilities in achieving their
potential.
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Thursday, 29 July 2010. Please book before 21 July 2010.
Rydges Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch |
Dyscalculia
Presenter: Dr. Anna Wilson - University of Canterbury
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Content:
- What is Dyscalculia?
- Characteristics
- What does research say?
- Classroom Accommodations
- Parent Accommodations
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Thursday, 5 August 2010. Please book before 28 July 2010
Rydges Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch |
The Twice Exceptional Student
Presenter: Rose Blackett Educational Psychologist
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Content:
- Definition
- Assessment and Identification of twice exceptionality
- Characteristics of twice exceptionality
- What does research say?
- Twice exceptionality in the classroom
- Self-esteem
- inclusion and differentiation
- teaching tips
- utilizing the teacher aide
- parent/teacher communication and co-operation
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Thursday, 12 August 2010. Please book before 4 August 2010
Rydges Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch |
Sensory Processing and Learning
Presenter: Kathryn Edmands Occupational Therapist
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Content:
The ability of an individual to take in information through the senses, to organise and interpret it and react in producing an appropriate response. If integration of these senses is unsuccessful, learning and functional ability is compromised.
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Thursday, 19 August 2010. Please book before 11 August 2010
Rydges Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch |
Gross Motor Skills and Learning
Presenter: Kathryn Edmands Occupational Therapist
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Content:
Why are gross motor skills important in the learning process?
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Thursday, 26 August 2010. Please book before 18 August 2010
Rydges Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch |
The Gifted Child
Presenter: Jenny Smith University of Canterbury
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Content:
- Definition
- Assessment and Identification
- Characteristics
- The Gifted Child in the classroom and at home
- Self-esteem
- inclusion and differentiation: intellectual stimulation
- teaching tips
- parent/teacher communication and co-operation
- Social interactions
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Thursday, 2 September 2010. Please book before 25 August 2010
Rydges Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch |
Antisocial Behaviour and Learning Difficulties
Presenter: Gaye Tyler-Merrick University of Canterbury
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Content:
- What is antisocial behaviour?
- Reasons
- The role of learning difficulties in antisocial behaviour
- Can antisocial behaviour be prevented or cured?
- How do I handle my child / the child in the classroom with antisocial behaviour?
- Early Intervention and Antisocial Behaviour
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Thursday, 23 September 2010. Please book before 15 September 2010
Rydges Hotel, Cathedral Square, Christchurch |
Introduction to Dyspraxia
Presenter: Lynn Broadbent National Field Worker: Dyspraxia Support Group
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Content:
- History
- Definitions: Praxis / Dyspraxia
- Development
- Assessment and Diagnosis
- Characteristics
- Dyspraxia in the classroom
- Inclusion
- Self-esteem
- Accommodation and teaching tips
- Prognosis
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Auckland monthly
Meetings
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Auckland Dyslexia Parent Support Group Meetings
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Contact: Bev &
Trevor Cosby trevorcosby@actrix.co.nz |
2009/2010 Training Dates
Click here |
Parent to Parent
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Want to be trained to be able to provide parent support and advocacy?
Parent to Parent Inc are looking for volunteers with personal experience of dyslexia. |
More details |
| National Parent to Parent Meetings 2010 |
Parent & Sibling Programmes |
If you work with families who have children with a disability, health impairment or special need please let them know about our training. If they have other children without special needs, please let them know about our SibSupportN.Z. Programme. |
More details |
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