The following is a list of commonly asked Questions.

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Is there a cure of dyslexia?

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No.  We don’t have a disease or illness (mental or physical).  Dyslexics can correct their reading problem when given the correct reading method.

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Do you use phonics?

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No.  If phonics worked for everyone then 48% of our children leaving school would not have literacy problems. Phonics works well for people that think in sound.  A dyslexic does not think in sound.

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Is there a quick fix?

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No.

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Is this a resilience program?

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Self-awareness, understanding and taking control are critical factors in achieving success.  Within days our clients experience all three of these key components.  Their self-esteem will regenerate as they experience success with learning for the first time.  They gain skills to succeed rather than coping strategies.

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Will coloured lenses help?

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Dyslexia Australia will correct visual distortions of words when reading (known as Perceptual Dyslexia) without the use of coloured glasses. Perceptual Dyslexia

Colour lenses are for a condition known as Irlen or Meares-Irlen Syndrome (aka scoptic sensitivity syndrome).  This is a condition characterized by visual distress.  Some of the problems associated with  Irlen syndrome are sensitivity to light or colour, poor depth perception, lack of facial recognition and visual distortions. This condition is separate from Dyslexia and should be treated separately.

Myths & Facts | Irlen Syndrome | IrlenUK

http://www.dyslexia-australia.com.au/pdfs/Meares-Irlen Syndrome.pdf

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Do we need a diagnosis to work with you?  Is testing beneficial?

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No.

Since dyslexia is not recognised as a disability by the Department of Education there is no funding available.  Therefore,  there is no need to spend your money on testing when our on-line assessment will confirm your suspicions.  However, should you feel that an assessment is your next step then:

Dyslexia Australia is pleased to announce our additional service - Dyslexia Screening Test.  Please contact us to make an appointment with our Educational Consultant.  Currently, this service is only offered in Brisbane however our services will extended to MacKay when there is sufficient interest.

Please note: An Educational Assessment by an Educational Psychologist should be considered if you require special provisions such as a reader/writer in year 11 and 12. Check with your school authority for their policy on accommodations or funding.

At Dyslexia Australia we provide the answers to "why" there is a reading/learning problem and "what" is needed and "how" to create a positive solution.

Links-QLD Education, article

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Can you work with other reading problems such as Auditory Processing.

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