Classroom Support with Mrs Spackman
The Human Brain
The brain is a remarkable organ and science is advancing in such a way that scientists can look closely at learning difficulties in children, developmental delays and other neurological conditions, through the mapping of the brain. Through science, it is also possible to identify the impaired genes of a student and allow for family genetic mapping to explore learning and behavioural difficulties. Re-training of parts of the brain is possible and certainly an area with enormous future development.
As mentioned before, I enjoy reading articles from the following newsletter.
https://www.learningbrainnews.com/archives
Information for parents
The Victorian Government have a useful page for parents with information for students with additional needs. There are links to good information on Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, ADHD and other learning support areas.
The NSW Education site offers practical advice for parents below. There are learning resources for English and Maths for all students.
https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/practical-help-for-parents-and-carers
A-Z homework help is available in English and Maths. See the links below.
Another great resource for parent information is AUSPELD. There is a link to explaining the difference between learning disabilities and learning difficulties. There is an article on identifying and diagnosing specific learning disabilities and another link to information about interventions. There is information on Assistive Technology to help your child.
https://uldforparents.com/contents/
If you would like to assist with any of our intervention programs at school, please complete the volunteer form link below or contact Belinda, Sarah or myself. Parents/grandparents/community members are welcome to help. They need to have a Working with Children Check and we can help them with this application process. We will train the volunteers in what to do. You may like to come and simply listen to some children read. We currently offer intervention programs in Spelling, Reading and Numeracy.