Description
Currently 20% of students in Australian schools experience learning difficulties. Some students have missed school, others may have not received adequate instruction and yet others (3-5%) may struggle with a learning disability. Difficulties, disabilities, disorders …. What do these terms mean? How do we tell the difference?
You will gain:
- An understanding of the indicators of a Specific Learning Disability/Disorder (SLD)
- An understanding of the process for identification of SLD and the role schools play
Presenters
Julie Townsend (AISWA Staff)
Lead Psychologist
Julie is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist who has worked with Non-Government schools in Western Australia for over thirty years. Julie is currently the lead of the AISWA School Psychology Service. She has a passion for sharing psychological knowledge to support schools in optimising the learning, development and wellbeing of students. As part of the school psychology service, she works with children, parents, carers and teachers to help them understand issues students may experience. Julie is a current psychology board approved supervisor who has a passion for supporting the professional growth and development of psychologists.
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Segments
Event Segment
Date / Time
21 Jun 2017 Starts: 09:30 Finishes: 12:00Delivery Format : In Person