Where’s the science?
SPELD NZ is calling for a sea change in the way literacy is taught in New Zealand schools.
Changes needed to address decline in literacy
What we know, what needs fixing and what we should prioritise. Here's the report by Professor Stuart McNaughton, chief science advisor to the Ministry of Education, and SPELD NZ's response.
New guidelines welcomed
SPELD NZ is pleased to see major changes to the Ministry of Education's Dyslexia and Learning Guide. SPELD NZ had a significant role in the consultation process. We believe this is a big step [...]
Proud to be Different
Indie-pop sensation Benee embraces her dyslexia and the difference it brings.
A Passion for Change
SPELD NZ training equipped primary school teacher Katie Knight with "life changing" knowledge.
Rio’s Story
"As a family it was breaking us." Katie Knight finds the game-changer in her son's life.
Dyslexia in the Workplace
New employee, Aidan Milner, recommends total honesty and not shying away from support to level the playing field.
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Guidelines now available
APD can be an underlying cause of learning difficulty. (Many people with APD are also dyslexic.) The good news is APD is very treatable and we now have guidelines on how to screen, assess and [...]
How do children learn to read? A summary of what the science says.
Research has shown that reading is not a natural process, and it’s not a guessing game. Written language is a code.
RNZ National interview: Are our teachers adequately trained for students with learning difficulties?
For those who missed it, here's literacy expert, Professor Pamela Snow's interview on Radio New Zealand's Nine To Noon programme.
