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Navigating Neurodiversity in Early Childhood

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A very practical SPELD NZ recorded online webinar that includes children demonstrating recommended activities.

Research shows the earlier we identify and support children with dyslexia and other specific learning disabilities (SLD), the better the outcomes. So what are the first signs and what can we do to help?

Webinar presenter Jenny Watt is a SPELD NZ-trained primary school teacher and pre-school music educator. She brings a wealth of experience from over 35 years in the education sector. Also presenting is Lois Nunes, is a SPELD NZ Assessor and Teacher with more than 26 years of experience assessing and/or working with individuals with SLD.

"Every ECE and New Entrant teacher should see this! "
"The webinar was great and very insightful."

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand why children with dyslexia/SLD are increasingly falling through the cracks
  • Acquire expert guidance on early indicators of dyslexia/SLD
  • Discover evidence-based ways to boost oral language, phonological awareness and communication skills
  • Gain insights into activities hugely beneficial to early learning for children with dyslexia/SLD.

Ideal for

All early childhood and new entrant educators.  Also relevant to parents of preschool and new entrant students looking for more in-depth information on how to understand and support very young children with (or showing indications of) dyslexia/SLD.

Delivery method

A pre-recorded webinar of about 1.5 hours which includes a Q and A session at the end. Background notes and links to recommended resources are also provided.

Inquiries

Email: nationaloffice@speld.org.nz 
Phone: 028 2552 5822

Cost

This is a pay-to-view recording

$60 for SPELD NZ Professional, Family/Regular Members
SPELD NZ professionals can enrol by via Moodle (using their usual login details) and clicking on the Webinars/Kōwae Ako tile.
SPELD NZ Family/Regular Members, please contact nationaloffice@speld.org.nz to access enrolment at the discounted rate.

$85 incl GST for all others

Enrolment

All others, please go via enrolment portal below. It will ask you to create your own login, if you do not already have one. You can then choose your Learning Capsule/Kōwae Ako. Once you have made payment via credit or debit card, you will be given immediate access to the recording and associated notes. The recording will be available for seven days.

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Learning Capsules

  • Phonemic & Phonological Awareness – Updated 2025
  • Navigating Neurodiversity at Primary School
  • Professor Pamela Snow on The Science of Learning in Practice
  • Powerful Strategies to Boost Writing Skills
  • What Do I Do After Phonics? Advanced spelling instruction and morphology
  • Syntax as the ‘Phonics’ of Writing: It’s as fundamental as that!
  • Oral Language Competence and Transition to Literacy
  • The Power of Etymology and Morphology
  • Literacy in First World, English-Speaking Nations
  • Dyscalculia
  • Top Ten Resources to Help Your Child at Home
  • Navigating Neurodiversity in Early Childhood
  • Navigating Neurodiversity at Secondary School
  • Phonics
  • Mastering the Paragraph to Clarify Thinking
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