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Helping identify dyslexia & learning differences
Empowering neurodivergent people I am a teacher and ex school principal who has over 30 years’ experience and qualifications in regard to dyslexia and other related literacy difficulties and disorders. In Uk I was honoured for my 'Outstanding achievements in education.'
During my time in Australia, I have been invited to train teachers and attached psychologists and speech pathologists for every ACT Government school in how to identify children with dyslexia and other LDs and then offer an inclusive learning environment. In Victoria, where I live, I spent two years as a member of DET VIC advisory panel for students with Learning Difficulties. During this time the wellbeing team asked me, in my role as director of learning at SPELD Vic, to write and present a workshop for school senior managers and other professionals about Response to Intervention. I enjoyed working with Dr Kate Jacobs where I delivered this workshop regionally for senior managers and Kate trained psychs and speech therapists to confidently assess for dyslexia and other disorders. Kate and I were also invited to co-write a chapter about Screening and Assessment on behalf of Monash University for a book is entitled ‘Building Better Schools with Evidence-based Policy-Adaptable Policy for Teachers and School Leaders.’
In England I completed a 2-year post grad diploma course with distinction which qualified me to teach and assess children and adults for dyslexia. I am registered with the Victoria Institute of teachers and my teaching and dyslexia qualifications have been checked and validated. My assessments are comprehensive and offer numerous resources and recommendations for schools, parents and employers. I understand that when you learn that your child or the child you are teaching has dyslexia it isn't always easy to know the best route to take and support to offer. During the two years of training, I realised I had very little knowledge about dyslexia and had failed to identify and support some of my past students. The course changed my views about teaching and inclusion. I know that creating a dyslexia-friendly class will meet the needs of all students and is essential for many. I am always eager to help any parent, teacher or employer who would like advice. Unlike many organisations I do not charge for this service.
