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Dyslexia

This page provides information for parents and educators on the Ministry of Education's approach to dyslexia.

a working definition of dyslexia to help teachers and parents understand what dyslexia is and how it can be identified and addressed

Key Resource

About Dyslexia (PDF 929KB) : The Ministry of Education's dyslexia resource is for classroom teachers with students who show signs of dyslexia.

Sounds and Words : This online resource will help teachers to teach phonological awareness and spelling in years 1–8.

Dyslexia (PDF 750KB) : This is a pamphlet for parents developed by the Ministry in association with the Dyslexia Foundation and in consultation with the Specific Learning Disabilities Federation.

Dyslexia on Ministry of Education - Parents and Whanau section : This resource provides guidance for parents on what to look for, how to get support and how to help if their child might have dyslexia.

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