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Here are some of the ways dyslexia and the work of DFNZ have been in the news:
- 16 November 2011 - Stuff.co.nz - Actor triumphs over dyslexia. Click here.
- 11 November 2011 - Stuff.co.nz - Educator awarded for dyslexia study. Click here.
- 9 November 2011 - Northern Advocate - People's Choice Award: Jason Barrell. Click here.
- 1 November 2011 - New Zealand Herald - Redundancy means librarian denied chance to share skills. Click here.
- 1 August 2011 - Radio NZ - Chairperson of SPELD New Zealand, Marion Fairbrass discusses whether children with learning difficulties are falling through the cracks of our schooling system. Click here.
- 15 March 2011 - Brisbane Times - Scanning the brain to fight dyslexia. Click here.
- 10 March 2011 - Lakes District & Central Otago News - Strategies help pupils to learn. Click here.
- 10 March 2011 - Lakes District & Central Otago News - Numbers of dyslexia-friendly schools on the increase. Click here.
Click here for more New Zealand media
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- 13 January 2011 - www.scoop.co.nz - Cookie Time Charitable Trust Approaches $1.5M Mark. Click here.
- 11 January 2011 - Stuff.co.nz - Dismantling dyslexia. Click here.
- 19 December 2010 - NZherald - Success with dyslexia. Click here.
- 3 December 2010 - Rotorua Bay of Plenty - Time to support dyslexia group. Click here.
- 25 November 2010 - Scoop.co.nz - Creating Positive Change with Christmas Cookies!. Click here.
- 24 November 2010 - Stuff.co.nz - Chic charity clicks. Click here.
- Sept/Oct 2010 - The Shed Magazine - Dyslexia: a way of thinking.Click here.
- October 11, 2010 - Timaru Herald - Beating literacy barriers.Click here.
- August 13, 2010 - TVNZ Close Up - Raising Australia's hopes over dyslexia.Click here.
- July 2010 - Her Magazine - Spelling it Out workplace article.Click here.
- June 11, 2010 - Bay of Plenty Times - Lessons learnt from teaching dyslexic children.Click here.
- 2010 - School News Term 2, 2010 Issue 10 - In search for magic bullets.Click here.
- June 7, 2010 - NZ Herald - Arise, Sir Mad Butcher. Click here.
- June 7, 2010 - ODT - Knighthood as striking blow for working class - Sir Peter.Click here.
- June 7, 2010 - NZ Herald - Extra-special prize for special-effects king.Click here.
- June 6, 2010 - Voxy: Giving Dyslexic Children "Permission" to Learn Differently.Click here.
- June 5, 2010 - Kim Hill interviews Neil MacKay - Dyslexia as a learning preference - 4D. Click here.
- June 5, 2010 - Southland Times - Dyslexics need exams "tweaked".Click here.
- June 3, 2010 - Voxy - Autism a Learning Preference, Not a disability says international educationalist.Click here.
- June, 2010 - Neil Mackay - Inclusion for Dyslexia and ASD – complementary sides of the same coin?.Click here.
- June, 2010 - Employment Today: Dyslexia at work.Click here.
- May 31, 2010 - Breakfast TV: Interview about 4D School Program.Click here.
- May 26, 2010 - Mountain Scene, Queenstown - Neil MacKay "Making the connection with dyslexia.Click here.
- May 24, 2010 - Eduvac: Feature on dyslexia.Click here.
- May 21, 2010 - NBR: Dyslexia an opportunity - not a disability.Click here.
- May 8-14, 2010 - Letters to the editor - Listner article. Click here.
- May 8-14, 2010 - Listener Article - Dyslexia: Unlocking the secrets - In their right mind.Click here.
- May 6, 2010 - Bay of Plenty Times - Parents urged to watch for dyslexic 'car wreck'.Click here.
- 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.
- October 31, 2009 - The Southland Times, Call for dyslexia screening in schools. Click here.
- June, 2009 - North & South, The Dyslexia Difference. 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
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A sample of latest international stories and research about dyslexia:
- 26 January 2012 - wkyc.com - More students going to college with learning challenges. Click here
- 25 January 2012 - Babycenter.com - Brain scans detect early dyslexia signs. Click here
- 24 January 2012 - Parenting.blogs.nytimes.com- Apps for Children With Dyslexia. Click here
- 20 January 2012 - The Carpetbagger - A Dyslexia Film and a Director's Family. Click here
- 5 January 2012 - Modernmedicine.com - Reading skills in children with dyslexia not linked to IQ scores. Click here
- 5 January 2012 - Thisiswiltshire.co.uk - School art officer's anthology boost. Click here
- 3 January 2012 - Mediplacements.com - Problems in hearing underlies dyslexia. Click here
- 30 December 2011 - Thesun.co.uk - HE'S the heart-throb introducing thousands of women to Charles Dickens. Click here
- 28 December 2011 - Tennessean.com - Dyslexics seldom get needed help. Click here
- 24 December 2011 - Medindia.net - Dyslexia Underlined by Abnormality in Auditory Processing. Click here
- 22 December 2011 - Desmoinesregister.com - Dyslexia missing from student literacy push. Click here
- 21 December 2011 - Montgomerynews.com - Center School founders receive Visionary Service Award. Click here
- 20 November 2011 - Telegraph.co.uk - Dyslexia may explain my school failure, says Annabel Heseltine. Click here
- 14 November 2011 - AEIvideos - Dyslexia and Imagination: An Interview with Paleontologist Jack Horner. Click here
- 1 November 2011 - Edinburgh Evening News - Celebrities share dyslexia experiences in new book. Click here
- 1 November 2011 - Telegraph.co.uk - Sally Gardner: Dyslexia is not a disease. Click here
- 31 October 2011 - STV Local - Dyslexia Awareness Week kicks off. Click here
- 18 October 2011 - BBC - Dyslexic boy wins right to challenge education board. Click here
- 17 October 2011 -WNYC - Wrestling with Words: Poet Philip Schultz Talks about Dyslexia. Click here
- 28 September 2011 - EurekAlert - Stanford brain imaging study shows physiological basis of dyslexia. Click here
- 26 September 2011 - Evening Standard - I couldn't read until I was 10, says CBeebies presenter Cerrie Burnell. Click here
- 23 September 2011 - Gulfnews.com - Motorcycle diaries. Click here
- 20 September 2011 - Wired News - The Unappreciated Benefits of Dyslexia. Click here
- 15 September 2011 - The Guardian - Henry Winkler gets honorary OBE for helping dyslexic children in UK. Click here
- 14 September 2011 - New York Times - Words Failed, Then Saved Me. Click here
- 3 September 2011 - The South End - Singer, social activist Harry Belafonte speaks at WSU. Click here
- 22 August 2011 - Irish Times - Growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia gets Aidan Bishop good word of mouth. Click here
- 18 August 2011 - Straight.com - Shad gives a voice to his hip-hop generation. Click here
- 1 August 2011 - Evening Standard - Reading aloud in class broke my confidence, says chef Marco Pierre White. Click here
- 30 July 2011 - Red orbit - Study Claims Dyslexia Can Impair Voice Recognition. Click here
- 28 July 2011 - Boston Globe - People with dyslexia have a hard time recognizing voices. Click here
- 26 July, 2011 – New typeface helps people with dyslexia read. Click here
- 7 July, 2011 – huffingtonpost.com - 11 Celebrities with Dyslexia Who Made It Big. Click here
- 29 June, 2011 – News-Medical.net – Early musical interventions may benefit children with dyslexia having ... Click here
- 27 May, 2011 – Wooster Daily Record – House passes legislation for early detection,
assistance to children diagnosed with dyslexia. Click here
- 24 May, 2011 – Huffington Post (blog) – Trudie Styler on Living with ADHD and Dyslexia: Don't Give Up,
Do Reach Out. Click here
- 19 May, 2011 – Businessinsider.com – 15 CEOs With Learning Disabilities. Click here
- 12 May, 2011 – Sydney Morning Herald – Nice one, James Middleton. Click here
- 10 May, 2011 – Uticaod.com – Local firm's CEO discusses dyslexia on HBO. Click here
- 27 April, 2011 – Birmingham Mail – Brummie queen of pop Toyah Wilcox talks about her struggle with dyslexia. Click here
- 22 April, 2011 – Telegraph.co.uk – Joe Wright: 'There are no happy endings in my fairy tale'. Click here
- 30 March, 2011 – Danbury News Times – Connecticut Film Festival returns to Danbury. Click here
- 30 March, 2011 – Boston Globe – Conn. governor shares tales of dyslexia. Click here
- 29 March, 2011 – Evening Standard – How Lucian Freud's daughter beat dyslexia and rejection. Click here
- 23 March, 2011 – Belfast Telegraph – Winkler wants to move in with Queen. Click here
- 21 March, 2011 – Staines News – TV star Charley Boorman hosts Dyslexia webchat. Click here
- 16 March, 2011 – TheCelebrityCafe.com – Interview with Henry Winkler. Click here
- 4 March, 2011 – The Argus – Albion star's autobiography released. Click here
- 4 March, 2011 – Financial Times – The Inventory: Julia Peyton-Jones. Click here
- 28 February, 2011 – Scottish Daily Record – I had to beat dyslexia to top the charts, reveals singer Clare Maguire as she heads for Scotland. Click here
- 22 February, 2011 – Wiltshire Gazette and Herald – Calne pupils to be featured on BBC documentary. Click here
- 16 February, 2011 – scrippsnews.com – Owen-TV: 'Royal Pains' dad Henry Winkler talks about his dyslexia. Click here
- 12 February, 2011 – timescolonist.com –Canadian association says it's a myth that dyslexic people have a disability . Click here
- 10 February, 2011 – firstshowing.net – Wayne Wang to Helm Albert Einstein Biopic from Writer Ron Bass. Click here
- 9 February, 2011 – BBC News– 'Language gene' effect explored by Edinburgh scientists. Click here
- 27 January 2011 – top10hollywood.com – Orlando Bloom on Having Dyslexia. Click here
- 25 December 2010 – www.telegraph.co.uk – Jamie Oliver, the naked chef, opens up about family life. Click here
- 20 December 2010 – www.businessweek.com – Brain Imaging May Predict Dyslexia Gains. Click here
- 2 December 2010 – Jamie Oliver signs up celebrity teachers for experimental school. Click here
- 1 December 2010 – Hollywoodnews.com – New Disney channel star tackles dyslexia. Click here
- 24 November – Coventry Telegraph UK – Rugby legend Scott Quinnell to talk about his battle with dyslexia.
Click here
- 19 November – WAFF news US – Fried Green Tomatoes author struggled with dyslexia. Click here
- 17 November 2010 – Daily Mail UK – Middlesex University research: Did Leonardo da Vinci's dyslexia
help him to be a master painter? Click here
- 10 November 2001 – North Shore News Canada – Parent may take dyslexia fight to Supreme Court. Click here
- 5 November 2010 – businessweek.com – Research suggests link between ‘handedness’ and dyslexia. Click here
- 1 November 2010 – dash.com – How to spot the signs and support dyslexia employees, UK. Click here
- 1 November 2010 – Scottish Dyslexia Awareness Week – Artist breaks new ground with a paintings based on visual
concepts of dyslexia.Click here
- 14 October 2010 – Sir Ken Robinson - Changing Education Paradigms.... Click here
- 13 October – The Docklands, UK – Theo Paphitis of Dragon's Den fame talks of his battle with dyslexia.Click here
- October, 2010 - Accesshollywood.com - Orlando Bloom: ‘I’ve Learned To Live With’ & ‘Overcome’ My
Dyslexia Click here.
- 24 September 2010 – blogspot – Is the disability framework for understanding dyslexia actually harming
dyslexic interests rather than furthering them. Click here
- June 9, 2010 - Telegraph.co.uk - Annabel Heseltine: My family is riddled with dyslexia.Click here
- November 1, 2009 - My Park Magazine, Jamie Oliver hated school. 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.
- July 8, 2009 - Telegraph UK - Jamie Oliver writes furious twitter message to fan who criticised his spelling.
Click Here.
DFNZ periodically updates New Zealand media regarding dyslexia and dyslexia-relevant
news. Here are some examples of our media releases:
- 25 November, 2010 - Creating positive change with Christmas Cookies. Click Here
- 6 June, 2010 - Giving dyslexic children ‘permission’ to learn differently. Click Here
- 3 June, 2010 - Autism a learning preference, not a disability says international educationalist. Click Here
- 26 May, 2010 - Leading dyslexia expert to deliver workshop in Queenstown. Click Here
- 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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About |
Link |
Commences 7th February
(8 weeks)
Nelson region
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Adult Learning Support -Course for adults with/or suspect they have dyslexia. |
Facilitators: Jeanie Raffils and Kate McCoomb |
Bookings: 03 5483041 |
Thursday 23 February - Kingsgate Hotel Rotorua - Fenton Street Rotorua
Seminar – 9am – 5pm Fundraising dinner 6pm -9pm
Friday 24 February – Bay Park Events Centre – 81 Truman Lane Mt Mauganui
Seminar – 9am – 5pm Fundraising dinner 6pm -9pm
Monday 27 February – Lake Taupo Christian Camp – 100 Rawhira Rd Turangi
Seminar – 9am – 5pm Fundraising dinner 6pm -9pm
Tuesday 28 February – Kingsgate Hotel Hamilton – 100 Garnett Avenue Te Rapa
Seminar – 9am – 5pm Fundraising dinner 6pm -9pm
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Setting Up For Success Seminars 2012 |
The Dyslexia Foundation, ADHD Rotorua and SPELD NZ combine to bring you a 1 day seminar on dyslexia friendly schools, best practice and policies,
identification, assessment and teaching strategies and managing difficult behaviour for children with dyslexia, ADHD, dyspraxia aspergers and other learning differences.
Presenter: Jenny Tebbutt
Co-ordinator: ADHD Rotorua |
Early bird extended to January 31 - cost $175.00 (Inclusive lunch and dinner)
February cost $195.00 (Inclusive lunch and dinner) |
7pm Wednesday 14 March 2012
Venue: Kohia Terrace School, Epsom, Auckland
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SPELD Public Meetings |
Dyslexia: How to spot it: What to do next?
Speakers: Laughton King with SPELD presenters Andrea Nathan-Welch, Kate Caldwell & Michelle Wansink |
Tickets: $20 available from SPELD Auckland: auckland@speld.org.nz |
7pm Thursday15 March 2012
Venue: Te Huruhi School, Surfdale, Waiheke Island
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SPELD Public Meetings |
Dyslexia: How to spot it: What to do next?
Speakers: Laughton King with SPELD presenters |
Tickets: $20 available from SPELD Auckland: auckland@speld.org.nz |
7pm Friday 27 April 2012
Venue: Hamilton - to be advised
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SPELD Public Meetings |
Dyslexia:
Speakers: Lynn Berresford, Psychologist & SPELD Assessor, with SPELD presenters |
Tickets: To be advised. For tickets and enquiries email SPELD Auckland: auckland@speld.org.nz |
Monday 5 March, North Shore, North Harbour Stadium: 9.30am-3.00pm
Tuesday 6 March, Rotorua, Rydges Hotel: 9.30am-3.00pm
Wednesday 7 March, Wellington, Rydges Hotel: 9.30am-3.00pm
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Teaching Strategies for Successful Inclusion
presented by Sue Larkey MA Spec Ed, Grad Dip Ed
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ATTENTION ALL TEACHERS, TEACHER AIDES, SENCOs, FAMILIES AND ASD SERVICE PROVIDERS
Don't miss popular and inspirational speaker on autism spectrum disorders, SUE LARKEY, in an informative and empowering one-day seminar. Our term 1 seminars are designed to give participants practical strategies and ideas to help set children with an autism spectrum disorder up for a successful year ahead.
Sue Larkey is a highly qualified special educator and has authored several books and resource material. She is a truly inspirational speaker and not only is her one day seminar informative it is also a lot of fun! She has a remarkable ability to captivate her audience for an entire day, and attendees come away fuelled with strategies and ideas to teach children with autism and aspergers syndrome.
An estimated 1 in 100 children have an autism spectrum disorder. This seminar will inspire and motivate both parents and educators, and teach them how to make teaching these children a success.
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Early bird registration ($160) closes on Monday 13 February 2012 (payment after this date is $180).
Book online at www.creatingsuccess.co.nz, or complete the attached registration form.
For more information please contact Jo Adkins jo@creatingsuccess.co.nz |
Term 1 – Sue Larkey – North Island
Monday 5 March, North Shore
Tuesday 6 March, Rotorua
Wednesday 7 March, Wellington
Term 1 – Alison Schroeder
Thursday 29 March, Auckland
Term 2 – Sue Larkey – South Island
Monday 14 May, Queenstown
Tuesday 15 May, Christchurch
Term 2 – Dr Wendy Lawson
Wednesday 20 June, Nelson
Thursday 21 June, Palmerston North
Friday 22 June, Auckland
Term 3 – Dr Tony Attwood
Tuesday 11 September ,Napier
Thursday 13 September, Wellington
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Autism spectrum disorders seminars
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ATTENTION ALL PRINCIPALS, SENCOS, TEACHERS, TEACHER AIDES, FAMILIES AND ASD SERVICE PROVIDERS
With 2012 rapidly approaching we would like to take this opportunity to thank the 2,000 participants who attended our autism seminars this year with our popular presenters – Sue Larkey, Dr Tony Attwood, Dr Wendy Lawson and Alison Schroeder! The on-going feedback has been fantastic and it's great to know that our seminars are making a difference in the lives of those with an autism spectrum disorder, as well as those who live and work with them.
We are delighted to have secured our popular international speakers for another year and hope to see many of you at some of our 2012 sessions below. We hope that advising you of our locations and dates in advance will help you plan your year.
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For more information or to download registration forms go to our website click here. |
Part 2: 9 - 14 January 2012
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SPELD Auckland Block course, open to teachers, early childhood teachers, RTLB's, SENCO's.
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An in depth look at specific learning difficulties including dyslexia. The block
course can lead on to becoming a qualified SPELD teacher available to tutor one
a 1:1 basis.
SPELD Auckland Introductory Course, open to parents, teachers, teacher aides
10th and 17th June 2011.
This is a two day introductory course with strategies for assisting in the classroom and within the home.
Enrolments open 1st October 2011 for course commencement March/April 2012.
Enrolments are welcome from all parts of New Zealand.
SPELD NZ Tester Training course - held once a year to train applicants with the
required NZCER qualifications to adminster the WJ111 diagnostic assessment. Next
course 2012.
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Full information available at www.speld.org.nz |
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 |
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