IS THERE HELP FOR DYSLEXIA IN SCHOOL SYSTEMS IN AUSTRALIA?

Question

Is there help for children behind in their schooling ie reading writing and maths in australia in primary school for a child with dyslexia .Please help!

Answer 1

Yes.  Nearly all primary classes have access to a teacher aid or similar who will really help the child one on one.  Also, sometimes they can take other lessons out of their classroom in smaller groups with children with similar problems.  Most schools will cater for your needs, especially private or catholic ones, just talk to the principles.

good luck.

Answer 2

and how am i supposed 2 know this????

Answer 3

Yes, definately. A lot of schools have special education units for those who are struggling to learn. If the particular school you are looking at doesn't offer this, tutors are always available to help. The teacher's main concern is to educate your child, so if you spoke to them I'm sure they could help you out with your child. Remember, communication is the key.  

Answer 4

Yes for most schools (at least in NSW there is) there are support services within the primary school for children who need special attention. Sometimes a few adjustments might need to be made to the classroom, other times a teacher's aide (special) will be employed for in class tutoring. What you really need to do is get someone who is specialized in dyslexia to tutor your child, you should have been given some sort of referrel when the child was diagnosed with dyslexia. They teach them how to speed read and things like that. Search the internet, schools can do part of the work, but there's only so much they can do.