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What's it like to discover that you have ADHD as an adult? Simon Herbst shares his journey.

Moves are afoot to make the most of neurodiversity in the New Zealand workplace. Three big companies are backing a new certification programme they hope will change the world for neurodiverse [...]

"Now I don't know my ABC" comprehensively explores our literacy crisis. However SPELD NZ is concerned that the report barely addresses the one thing that could have the greatest impact - [...]

Know how your brain functions, and what makes it click. That’s the advice of Dr Kyle Whitfield who once floundered with dyslexia at school.

Tertiary educators are sending a strong message that plenty of support is available to those with specific learning disabilities.

For Summer Riley, a diagnostic assessment lifted a huge emotional toll and enables access to extra support at university.

As a child, Joan Rusden knew she wanted to be a SPELD teacher, supporting dyslexic learners like herself.

In an ideal world, SPELD NZ would be redundant by now. In reality, we have never been busier.

A free webinar for SPELD NZ members 7pm – Tuesday 31 August 2021 Hear Aidan Milner’s inspiring story on how he has managed to overcome the challenges of severe dyslexia and dyscalculia.

In a SPELD NZ exclusive interview, we find out how working to overcome his dyslexia has helped drive shot putter Tom Walsh’s incredible success.