Building Self-Esteem and Resilience (Attend In Person)
Wednesday 11 August 9:30am – 11:30am, DSF South Perth
Research indicates that for a child with a learning difficulty or disability their self-esteem and ability to “bounce back” from challenges is just as important (if not more important) to their future success as the remediation they receive. This free workshop focuses on giving parents strategies to develop their child’s resilience.
Anxiety in Children (Attend Online)
Tuesday 7 September 9:30am – 11:30am, online
Although it is common for children to experience worries and feel anxious at times, it is not surprising that a child with Dyslexia or other learning difficulties may also experience anxiety as they manage frustrating or stressful situations throughout their day at school. This workshop will look at why anxiety occurs and the signs to be aware of. It will also provide some helpful strategies on how to support children experiencing these challenges.
Free Information Evenings (Attend Online or In Person)
Wednesday 4 August 7:00pm – 8:00pm & Wednesday 1 September 7:00pm – 8:00pm, DSF South Perth (or attend online)
These free sessions are for parents and professionals interested in the area of literacy learning difficulties and learning disorders. A DSF clinician will discuss why some children struggle with reading and writing and how we can best support children with dyslexia and other learning disorders.
Developmental Language Disorder Information Evening (Attend Online or In Person)
Wednesday 18 August 7:00pm – 8:00pm, DSF South Perth (or attend online)
This free information evening is designed for parents and professionals seeking information about language difficulties and developmental language disorder (DLD). The presentation will focus on the causes and diagnosis of DLD with an emphasis on what can be done to support children with language difficulties and DLD.