Welcome

DSF Literacy and Clinical Services has provided vital support to West Australian children and adults with learning disabilities for over 40 years. It remains committed to improving the level of support provided to children and adults with learning disabilities and to the community's understanding of specific learning disabilities, in particular dyslexia.

DSF continues to focus on ensuring that children and adults with learning disabilities are supported adequately and appropriately, and that all students are provided with the opportunity to achieve their potential. In addition it provides advice and support to families and educators on successful literacy acquisition, evidence-based practice, and the strategies most likely to improve literacy outcomes for all students. Our role includes supporting and advising students, adults and families directly, as well as indirectly through the support and advice provided at a school or employment level.

DSF provides a number of services, including;

Please click here or call (08) 9217 2500 if you wish to make a donation to the foundation.

Important Info

The Gibb Challenge 2013

This socially competitive team relay cycling adventure is aimed at raising community awareness and money for charity. In May this year DSF president David McAuliffe along with his team supported by Flametree Wines will be facing the 700+ kilometre corrugated super-highway of the Gibb River Road in support of The Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation of WA as well as the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Show your support by donating today!

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Evidence-Based Phonics

This four day intensive course offers an instructional method that is structured, cumulative, sequential and explicit which is highly recommended for teaching all children to read and spell.

Early Office Closures for 2013

Please be advised that the office will close at 3pm on the dates listed below:

Tuesday 28th May
Friday 28th June
Tuesday 30th July
Friday 30th August
Tuesday 24th September
Friday 25th October
Tuesday 26th November

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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Magic Boxes Free Presentation

Tuesday 14th May 4.15pm to 5.30pm

Accommodating Students within the Classroom - Primary School

Friday 17th May 9.00am to 3.00pm

Resources

ONLINE
BOOKSTORE

Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) is the national peak body for the speech pathology profession in Australia, representing over 4,500 members.

SPA supports and regulates the ethical, clinical and professional standards of its members, as well as lobbying and advocating for all Australians living with communication and swallowing difficulties, how to find a speech pathologist in your area and the funding and supports available for specific clinical areas in which speech pathologists work, as well as information for referring professionals.