Dyslexia Articles
Phonological awareness is a key early literacy skill that helps children understand and work with the sounds in words. It supports reading, spelling and speech development. Learn what it is and how we develop it in therapy.
Sounds-Write Phonics Program for Reading and Spelling | Perth Speech Therapy
Sounds-Write is a structured synthetic phonics program that teaches children how written letters map to spoken sounds. This evidence-based approach supports reading, spelling and writing development, particularly for children with speech or language difficulties.
The Importance of Blending Skills in Literacy
Blending skills are key to early literacy, helping children connect sounds into words. Learn how Perth Speech Therapy builds strong reading foundations through fun, evidence-based strategies.
Understanding Early Literacy Difficulties in Children
Does your child struggle to recognise letters, match sounds to words, or avoid reading altogether? 📚If they get frustrated with homework or show low confidence in writing tasks, they may be experiencing early literacy difficulties. Literacy is more than reading and...
Why Expressive Language Can Be a Challenge for Children with Dyslexia — And How a Speech Pathologist Can Help
Title: Why Expressive Language Can Be a Challenge for Children with Dyslexia — And How a Speech Pathologist Can Help When most people think of dyslexia, reading and spelling struggles are usually the first things that come to mind. But what’s less commonly known is...
A Synthetic Phonics Approach Works BEST
Helping children with dyslexia learn to read requires a thoughtful, supportive approach, combining structured reading strategies with patient, positive reinforcement. Dyslexia is a language-based learning difficulty that primarily affects the ability to decode words,...
What Literacy Skills Should A Child Have By The End of Kindergarten?
Where Should My Child Be in Literacy by the End of Kindergarten? As parents, we all want to ensure that our children are progressing well in their early education, especially in key areas like literacy. Kindergarten years are formative in developing the foundational...
Does My Child Have Dyslexia? What signs would I need to look for?
What is dyslexia? The word ‘Dyslexia’ means ‘difficulty with words’. Dyslexia is considered to be a neurological disorder where a person may have difficulty with all or some of the following: spelling reading writing comprehension What are typical signs that a child...
What Books Are Suitable For My Child Who Has Dyslexia?
At Perth Speech Therapy we know the importance of providing children with the correct decodable reader. The books children read should be matched to their phonic knowledge, not be given books that are a challenge otherwise they will become despondent, lack confidence...
Recommended Books for Children with Dyslexia
Parents need to be aware that many schools still give ‘whole language’ readers to children in pre-Primary to Year 2. Children with dyslexia cannot read the contents of these books as the readers are not at their phonic knowledge. They have words in them that CANNOT be...
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