Is
there a cure of dyslexia?
No. We don’t have a disease or illness (mental or physical). Dyslexics
can correct their reading problem when given the correct reading method.
Are there
different labels or types of dyslexia?
There seems to be a lot of
confusion around this.
Everyone experiences dyslexia
differently and we all have
different weaknesses and
strengths. The attached
article explains the types or
labels
'dysphonetic'( dysphonesia)and 'dyseidetic'
(dyseidesia).
Click here
Do you use phonics?
No. If phonics worked for everyone then 52% of our children leaving
school would not have literacy problems.
Phonics works well for people that think in sound. A dyslexic does not
think in sound.
BREAKING NEWS: The phonics method of
teaching children to read is not necessary past the initial stages of
learning and continuing with it may disadvantage...CLICK
HERE FOR FULL ARTICLE
To
experience "why" click here.
Is there a quick fix?
No.
Is this a resilience program?
Self-awareness, understanding and taking control are critical factors in
achieving success. Within days our clients experience all three of these
key components. Their self-esteem will regenerate as they experience
success with learning for the first time. They gain skills to succeed
rather than coping strategies.
Will coloured lenses help?
Dyslexia Australia will successfully correct perceptual distortions of
words or symbols (known as
Perceptual dyslexia) without the use of glasses or coloured lenses.
Coloured lenses are for a condition known as Irlen or Meares-Irlen
Syndrome (aka scoptic sensitivity syndrome) NOT for dyslexia. The Irlen
Syndrome is a condition
characterised by visual distress. Some of the problems associated with
this
syndrome are sensitivity to light or colour, poor depth perception, lack
of facial recognition and visual distortions.
This condition is separate from Dyslexia and should be treated
separately.
Myths and Facts about Irlen Syndrome
Is there a one size fits all program?
No.
Will a professional diagnosis provide help from school?
Since dyslexia is not recognised as a disability by the
Department of
Education there is no
funding available.
Therefore, there is no
need to spend your money on
testing when our on-line
assessment will confirm your
suspicions. However,
should you feel that an
assessment is your next step is
to:
Contact us
to make an
appointment with our Educational Consultant. Currently, this
service is only offered in Brisbane,
Loganholme
and Sydney however our services will extend
when there is sufficient interest.
Please note:
An Educational Assessment by an Educational Psychologist should be
considered if you require special provisions such as a reader/writer in
year 11 and 12. Check
with your school authority for their policy on accommodations or
funding.
At Dyslexia Australia we provide the answers to "why" there is a
reading/learning problem and "what" is needed and "how" to create a
positive solution.
Links-QLD Education
Do we need a diagnosis to work with you?
No.
Our on-line assessment and initial consultation is sufficient
to determine suitability to the
program.
Can you work with other reading problems such as Auditory Processing?
Yes, unless there are conditions
that involve brain damage.
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