
Suitability Questionnaire
Is the student under the age of 7? | |
Does the student have a diagnosis of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) or are they suspected of being on the spectrum? | |
Does the student have a diagnosis of DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) or of an expressive/receptive language disorder? | |
Is the student from an EALD (English as an Additional Language or Dialect) background? | |
Can the student already read accurately and rapidly, and spell well, but only has trouble with comprehension? |
Is the student aged 7 or older? | |
Is the student reading significantly below age level? | |
Does the student have difficulty with reading accurately and fluently? | |
Does the student have difficulty with spelling accurately and fluently? | |
Does/did the student have difficulty learning letter names and sounds? | |
Does the student have difficulty sounding out words or reading longer words? |

Information & Resources
Videos
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Outside the Square - Understanding and Identifying Dyslexia
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How I overcame my learning disabilities to become a physician | John Rhodes | TEDxCharleston
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How do dyslexic children really feel in the classroom?
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Dyslexia: Beautiful Minds - a film by Square Pegs
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ADHD: Essential Ideas for Parents - Dr. Russell Barkely
Books
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The Parent’s Guide to Understanding and Supporting Your Child with Literacy Difficulties
by Valerie Muter (Author)
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ADHD Explained
by Connor M. Greene. (Author)
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The Adult Side of Dyslexia
by Kelli Sandman-Hurley
Websites / Articles
Australian Organisations
International Organisations
Guides
CodeRead Parent Handout Resources
AUSPELD's Understanding Learning Difficulties Parent Guide
Life Success - A Parent Guide by Frostig
Executive Function 101 - by The National Center for Leanring Disabilities (USA)
Georgia's High School Handbook
Dyslexia Demystified - Recommended Assistive Technologies
The Dyslexia Initiative - Accommodations & Modifications List