Learning Links’ Literacy and Numeracy Intervention Screening and Planning Toolkit helps teachers identify the starting points when planning a literacy or numeracy intervention program for students with learning difficulties. This toolkit has been prepared in developmental order, reflecting the progression of skills students require to be independent learners, making administration easy as all students start...
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Practise in hearing, matching, and producing rhyme can help children read and spell a variety of words. Two board games and the rules for traditional card games have been included in this package to assist children to develop skills in rhyme.
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Practice in saying words clearly with their natural syllables and being able to count the number of syllables in a word can help children read and spell a variety of words. Two printable card games have been included in this downloadable PDF package to assist children to develop skills in syllables.
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The slant board is ideal for writing, reading or copying. It is suitable for children who may have directionality difficulties and it reduces eye and head-movement demands. Features Very durable and lightweight Smooth 15″ x 13-1/2″ writing surface Functional 20-degree writing angle for optimal wrist positioning. Strong writing clip to secure paper
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Learning difficulties: topic of discussion with the Education Minister
Learning Links meeting with The Hon. Dan Tehan MP, Minister for Education together with The Hon. David Coleman MP, Minister for Immigration and Member for Banks highlighted the educational challenges for children with learning difficulties and disabilities. Our discussions provided Minister Tehan with an insight into the real experiences of children and their families dealing...
Thursday, 28th February 2019
Read MoreSix things you should do when reading with your kids
Written by Ameneh Shahaeian, Research Fellow in Developmental and Educational Psychology, Australian Catholic University There is magic in stories. We all remember hearing them as children, and we loved them. Imaginary adventures set in faraway places. Tales about how the dishwasher isn’t working. It doesn’t matter! Whether made up by parents or read from books,...
Tuesday, 26th February 2019
Read MoreNew Learning Links Centre now open in Alexandria
The new Learning Links Alexandria centre features four modern therapy rooms to accommodate the growing demand for support services, including speech therapy, educational support, assessments and psychological therapy for children with learning difficulties and disabilities. Learning Links supports children with learning difficulties and disabilities including conditions such as ADHD, high functioning Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, fine...
Monday, 4th February 2019
Read MoreTransitioning To School- How To Survive The First Year
By Katherine McFarlane, Registered Psychologist. Starting school is a big transition not just for children but for the whole family. This article details strategies that can support your family during this transition period. Every child’s strengths and experiences are different, so you may find some strategies more relatable than others. A strengths-based approach would start...
Wednesday, 30th January 2019
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