Specific Learning Difficulties Guide for General Practitioners
SPELD NSW is pleased to share our new guide for General Practitioners to help them understand Specific Learning Difficulties (SLDs) in Children. This guide is designed to help GPs recognise the key signs and symptoms of SLDs in children, enabling timely referral and support, and provides step by step advice for families supporting a child with literacy or numeracy difficulties.
Up to 10% of children have persistent difficulties with literacy or numeracy skills known as a Specific Learning Disorder.
SLDs are neurobiological conditions that impact a child’s ability to develop specific academic skills such as reading, written expression, or mathematics.
Resources for Practices and Families
GPs can access information for families supporting children with literacy and numeracy difficulties here:
Family Services Flyer
These informative brochures can be sent to GP practices to give to families.
Contact the SPELD NSW Office and we will send you a bundle of flyers for your practice!
Contact the SPELD NSW Office and we will send you a bundle of flyers for your practice!
Understanding Learning Difficulties
These practical guides are available from the SPELD NSW Book Shop.
SPELD NSW InfoSheets
Free downloadable PDF InfoSheets to support families, teachers, tutors and schools.
SPELD NSW Parents Hub
Our online resource offering information, practical tools, and support for families of children with literacy or numeracy difficulties.
SPELD NSW works towards the early identification and intervention for students with literacy and numeracy difficulties and the provision of support and adjustments for all children and adults with specific learning difficulties.
Support SPELD NSW's vital work.
Sign up to SPELD NSW Enews for alerts about parent and teacher workshops
Call the SPELD NSW InfoLine to chat confidentially to our friendly support team or for a referral to a tutor
Book an educational assessment with a SPELD NSW Psychologist
Join SPELD NSW to support us in our work advocating for students and adults with dyslexia