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Bookshops
Amazon.com
James Bennett
Sydney, Australia
Ph: +61 2 9986 7000
Fax: +61 2 9986 7031
3 Narabang Way
Belrose, NSW 2085, Australia
Dominie Online Book Store
Brookvale, NSW, Australia
www.dominie.com.au
Fern Ridge Press
USA
Specialising In Books And Videos About Behaviour Problems, Learning Problems, ADD and Autism.
"If Kids Just Came With Instruction Sheets" is one of the marvelous books written by Svea J. Gold at Fern Ridge Press.
Summerfield Books
Morningside, Queensland, Australia
Ph: +61 7 3399 3446
www.braingym.com.au
Professionals
Australian College of Behavioural Optometrists
www.acbo.org.au
Australian Optometric Panel
The explanation of why behavioural optometry is needed for many of those with Learning Difficulties and a good directory of Behavioural Optometrists in all states of Australia.
Chenaniah Systems - Educational & Psychological Tester
Merran Brear, Tokoroa NZ
N.Z.C.E.R Registered Tester Level C offerring full comprehensive
WJ 111 assessments
www.chenaniahsystems.vpweb.co.nz
David Evian - Behavioural Optometrist
Assessing and addressing vision based learning difficulties. Information on vision and visual perception as it relates in particular to those with learning difficulties.
www.davidevian.com
The international College of Optometrists in Vision Development
The explanation of why behavioural optometry is needed for many of those with Learning difficulties.
www.covd.org
Kinesiology
Narara, NSW, Australia
www.kinesiology-mb.com.au
Optometric Extension Program Foundation
A website with a lot of information on Behavioral Optometry.
www.babousa.org
Optometry
www.optometrists.org
Sue Dengate's Website
Effects of food on learning and behaviour.
www.ozemail.com.au/~sdengate
Justine Watson - Counsellor CM CAPA
Contact Justine to find out about Counselling Support Groups.
They can help with the feelings of loss, isolation, exhaustion and the impossible role of parenting different children etc. The groups run for 2 hours, 8 consecutive weeks and are run by a counsellor who is a mum of a child with autism.
Tel: 0414 237383
email: justine@counsellingforall.com
www.counsellingforall.com
Movement/Music Progams
Clamber Club
Clamber Club sells a range of action song cd’s and an exciting action packed DVD suitable for 2-6 year olds. Developed by occupational therapist Liz Senior. Clamber Club also runs movement programmes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Website: www.clamberclub.com
email: headoffice@clamberclub.com
"DO-RE-MI" THE KODÁLY WAY
http://doremi-acollado.blogspot.com/
Get Ready for School DVD
Robyn Cox NZ
This DVD explains the importance of the 'Foundation Skills' for formal learning.
Website address: www.getreadyforschool.co.nz
Distribution of the DVD in Australia through
Barry Summerfield
Coffs Harbour, NSW
summerfield2@iprimus.com.au
Kidz Fiz Biz
Marlene Rattigan
Kidz-Fiz-Biz is a user-friendly music and movement programme for early childhood.
Ph: 08 9325 1204
Mob: 0410 642 781
Email: info@kidzfizbiz.com
www.kidzfizbiz.com
S'cool Moves
Focuses on bringing therapy practices from private clinic work to the typical classroom.
www.schoolmoves.com
Smart Start with Perceptual Motor Programs
In service teacher training courses in perceptual motor programs,
in Australia and New Zealand.
Toddler Kindy Gymbaroo Pty Ltd
Victoria, Australia
Helps children from 6 weeks to 6 years to become ready to learn academically.
Magazines
AboutRaisingKids.com
An on-line magazine that supplies parents with information and resources to help with the parenting journey. Short, concise advice and tips on how to raise your kids.
Education Choices
Tingalpa, QLD, Australia
Education Choices is a new magazine for families choosing home education in Australia and New Zealand. Its aims are to support, encourage and inspire home-schooling parents and provide information for those investigating education options for their children.
www.educationchoices.com.au
UNCENSORED
An interesting online magazine that has articles on many topics including education.
http://uncensored.co.nz/category/education/
Schooldays, the education source
Schooldays is an online magazine, a school education resource for teaching and non-teaching staff in Australian and UK schools and for parents interested in their children's education. We have articles written by specialists in their fields in education, news, products, books and ideas for improving learning.
Organisations
Audiblox
Australia
Resources for Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Learning Difficulties. A system of cognitive exercises, aimed at the development of the skills foundational to reading, spelling, writing, and maths. A resource for dyslexia and other learning difficulties.
www.audiblox2000.com/aus/
The Brain Train Center
Texas, USA
Training Children (0-110+) to keep their brains healthy and wise.
www.braintraincenter.org
Brainwaves4kids
Kylie Taylor Houton
Northern Beaches, Sydney
Offers a movement therapy program called 'Brain and Breath' which combines neurological exercises, yoga, breath control and relaxation and also offers private consult and delivery of the Move to Learn program in your home or school.
Phone: 0423 208822
Cradle 2 Kindy
Cradle 2 Kindy parenting coaches have a passion to assist parents and children by helping to prevent problems arising or bring changes that promotes harmony in the home.
www.cradle2kindy.com.au
DFADS (Drug Free Attention Difficulties Support)
DFADS is a volunteer based organisation dedicated to offering parents support of a drug free nature for childrens learning and behaviour problems. A comprehensive website has been set up providing information on credible alternatives to psychostimulant medication. People needing to speak with a volunteer can email DFADS with their phone contact details.
D-F-A-D-S@hotmail.com
www.dfads.org.au
Disability-Disabled
A website designed for children and adults who have impaired mobility or movement - what you need when you need it.
E-bility
Destination web site for disability information and resources
www.e-bility.com
Fantastic Phonics
Sydney Australia
A structured inexpensive home reading program.
www.early-reading.com
The Handle Institute
Washington State, USA
Providing an Holistic Approach to Neuro Development and Learning Efficiency.
www.handle.org
I Can Do It!
I can do it! is a practical, flexible and diverse program that infuses high self-esteem while teaching responsibility and self-sufficiency on a daily basis. It is a fun and interactive family & school management solution which uses tried and trusted practical strategies so you can help your children by teaching them about working as a team while learning lifeskills and social values.
ILT (Integrated Learning Therapy)
South Africa
ILT is committed to helping all individuals to realise their potential with efficient functioning in school and/or the workplace as well as in the wider social world.
The Institute for Neuro-Physchology (INPP)
Sally Goddard Blythe MSc.FRSA
1 Stanley Street
Chester CH1 2LR
Kids Discover
Their mission is to enhance the health, learning, cognitive function and productivity of those who are seeking help to make learning easier.
www.kidsdiscover.net
Learning Connections
Paddington, Queensland, Australia
Conducts training of teachers to implement Learning Connections Developmental School Program.
www.learningconnections.com.au
The Sydney Learning Difficulties Education Centre
Bexley, NSW
The centre delivers a range of educational programmes for students with learning difficulties from preschool to HSC. It is run by Antonia Canaris, B.A, Dip Ed, Grad Cert (Autism), M.Ed (Special Education), who has a particular interest, experience and qualifications in the areas of Autism, Aspergers and Epilepsy related learning difficulties. Attention is given to the visual and kinesthetic learning styles that many students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder possess and she uses Move to Learn as part of her educational programme to promote healthy brain development.
378 Forest Road
Bexley NSW 2207
Ph: (02) 95976077
Mb: 0414760663
acanaris@sydneylearning.com
www.sydneylearning.com
Learning Options Centre
Queensland, Australia
Assist people who experience difficulties with learning and to provide information and support for parents.
Learning Links ACLD
Sydney, Australia
Helping teachers and parents get children ready to learn.
www.learninglinks.org.au
Learning Without School
South Australian Home Education Network
www.sahome-ed.beverleypaine.com/index.html
Links to Learning
East Adelaide Medical Centre,
50 Hutt Street,
Adelaide, 5000, SA, Australia
Ph:08 8210 9477
Fx:08 8210 9433
info@links2learning.com.au
www.links2learning.com.au
Metabolic Immuno Neurologic Digestive Disorders
(MINDD Foundation)
Vaucluse NSW Australia
MINDD Foundation is a non-profit Health Promotion Trust run by a team of patients, medical doctors and health care professionals. MINDD Foundation promotes effective biomedical and integrative treatments for metabolic, immunologic, neurologic and digestive disease that often affects the mind (hence Mindd). Through seminars and products they educate families and train practitioners in effective treatments.
For 2007 Seminars see their website
www.mindd.org
Move Your Mind
Krissie Davis
Gold Coast, QLD.
Move Your Mind is a physical movement program designed for the opening of neurological pathways, enhancing brain integration to assist children with learning. We incorporate nine sequences developed by the Move to Learn organization. The program allows children to enjoy and benefit from the exercises in a fun, safe and supportive environment. They can then go back to the classroom, ready to learn with a calmer, more centred approach.
For more information please email or phone Krissie and an information pack can be sent.
Ph: 0418 798 223
Multi Sensory Interventions
Specialises in working to address children's under-achievement and to improve their performance in all areas of their lives e.g. educational, academic, social, emotional and physical.
www.multisensoryinterventions.co.uk
Neurodevelopmental Healing
Provides programs of neurological reorganization and aims to educate families and professionals about the pathology of disrupted development.
There are some interesting articles & resources on this site, including access to online forums.
Emily Beard Johnson, BA, CD, Asst Assoc of ECE
NEURONetwork Moderator
Executive Director and Neurological Reorganization Practitioner
Neurodevelopmental Healing
neuro_reorg@yahoo.com
emily@neuroreorg.com
www.neuroreorg.com
Nurture Works
Vaucluse, NSW, Australia
www.nurtureworks.com
Proprioception Trust
Bath United Kingdom
www.propriotrust.org
Quality Educational Consulting
Neutral Bay, NSW, Australia
Quality Educational Consulting is a Christian-based organiation which addresses a range of challenges faced by families with children with special needs.
www.qualityeducationalconsulting.com.au
Raising Difficult Children Program
Sydney Australia
www.difficultchildren.org
SPELD NSW
NSW, Australia
Ph: +61 2 9144 7977
Fax: +61 2 9144 1539
www.speldnsw.org.au
SPELD NZ
New Zealand
Email: faj@xtra.co.nz
Ph: +64 9439 5955
www.speld.org.nz
Smart Brain/Smart Body Centre
Bega, NSW
Concentrating on the whole child and supporting the parents of the child, the centre offers assessment, tutoring, Irlen screening, sound therapy, Extra Lesson and Move to Learn.
Julia Dive
Ph: +61 2 6493 8318
Sue Lunney
Medical Herbalist/Naturopath
Ph: +61 2 6493 2580
Mob:0409 079 246
For more information, click here.
Time to Teach Teaching Portal
United Kingdom
www.freeducation.co.uk
Research
Krestina Amon, PhD student at The University of Sydney, Australia
click here to see more details
