Speech Pathology Australia (2018). Communication Impairment in Australia. [PDF] Speech Pathology Australia, pp.1-2. Available at: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Resources_for_the_Public/Fact_Sheets/Fact_Sheets.aspx
- 14% of 15 year olds have only basic literacy skills language (Speech Pathology Australia, 2018).
- 20% of four year old children have difficulty understanding or using language (Speech Pathology Australia, 2018).
- Early intervention is the key to preventing or reducing the lifelong implications for many Australians living with communication impairment language (Speech Pathology Australia, 2018).
Auspeld (2017). Understanding Learning Difficulties- A guide for parents. Western Australia: DSF Literacy Services, p.4.Available at: http://uldforparents.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ULD-AUSPELD-PARENTS-UPDATE-Sep17.pdf
- 5% of Australian Children have a Learning Disorder. Learning Disorder includes subtypes of dyslexia (reading difficulty) and dysgraphia (spelling & written expression). Dyslexia is most common, affecting 80% of affected children. (Auspeld, 2017)
Auspeld (2017). Understanding Learning Difficulties- A guide for parents. Western Australia: DSF Literacy Services, p.4. Available at: http://uldforparents.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ULD-AUSPELD-PARENTS-UPDATE-Sep17.pdf
Speech Pathology Australia (2018). Communication Impairment in Australia. [PDF] Speech Pathology Australia, pp.1-2. Available at: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Resources_for_the_Public/Fact_Sheets/Fact_Sheets.aspx