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Guide to understanding learning difficulties

An easy reference guide covering a range of topics, with information to help you understand more about learning difficulties and your role in supporting literacy development.

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Year level
Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Purpose
Family and carer support
Topic
Intervention
Audience
Families and carers
Format
Webpage
Learning area
English
General capabilities
Literacy
Publisher

The Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation (DSF)

Copyright

© DSF Literacy Services

Other terms
learning disabilities

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