SPELD SA Inc is a not-for-profit organisation providing advice and services to children and adults with specific learning difficulties and those who care for, teach, and work with them.
Parents most consistently highlight positive experiences with staff, describing them as friendly, knowledgeable, and effective — particularly in supporting children with learning difficulties such as dyslexia and autism. One parent reported meaningful progress in their child's reading within months, and another noted thorough and supportive assessment processes, though private fees were flagged as costly. There is one dissenting review raising concerns about how a grievance was handled, though this appears to reflect a single experience rather than a pattern across the available reviews.
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SPELD SA Inc is a not-for-profit organisation providing advice and services to children and adults with specific learning difficulties and those who care for, teach, and work with them. They specialise in helping students catch up and keep up by developing vital literacy and numeracy skills through a structured, yet personalised approach.
One-on-one tailored support for children falling behind in reading and spelling, using evidence-based programs and specialist-trained educators.
Individualised support for children struggling with maths, developing foundational numeracy skills through structured programs.
Assessment and treatment of communication difficulties including speech sounds, language development, stuttering, voice, and feeding and swallowing. Speech pathologists work with children and adults to help them communicate clearly and confidently.
Structured academic support that helps children strengthen their understanding of school subjects, build study skills and prepare for assessments. Tutoring can be one-on-one or in small groups and is often tailored to a child's specific learning needs or curriculum level.
A thorough evaluation by a psychologist using standardised tests, interviews and observation to understand a person's cognitive, emotional and behavioural functioning. Results inform diagnosis and guide recommendations for therapy, school adjustments and support services.
Professional development, skill-building or information sessions delivered to groups of parents, carers, educators or practitioners. Workshops cover topics such as behaviour support, communication strategies, sensory processing and mental health.
Free phone consultation service available Monday to Friday 9am-1pm.