NEWS
Amanda named as NSW Finalist in Telstra Business Women's Awards (2010)
30th August 2010
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THE AUSTRALIAN LITERACY CLINIC
The Australian Literacy Clinic specialises in assisting children who have difficulties with reading. We work with
Psychologists, Paediatricians, GPs, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists and other health professionals to implement appropriate
individual reading programs for all children.
The Australian Literacy Clinic runs clinics in both the Newcastle and Maitland areas, working with a range of Health and
Educational Professionals to assist various learning difficulties such as children with:
 Autism- Asperger Syndrome
- ADD and ADHD
- Dyspraxia
- Sensory Integration Dysfunction
- Phonological awareness issues
- Dyslexia
- Speech related issues
- General reading difficulties
Our Clinics conduct research, assessment and planning for children with literacy difficulties.
The Australian Literacy Clinic conducts intensive testing of all children who are referred to us and responds with detailed reporting to all
those involved in the child's care. Such intensive and thorough testing allows us to appropriately plan reading programs for these
children.
The Australian Literacy Clinic consists of a group of professionals who are dedicated to increasing the literacy rates of
all children irrespective of location, personal and/or educational issues.
The Clinic's Director is Amanda Tocci, a Master of Education qualified Teacher with more than 15 years teaching experience both
internationally and domestically, across all school years, and in private, public and independent schools. Amanda is currently undertaking
her PhD/Doctorate in Education focusing specifically on how the environment contributes to the literacy achievement levels of K-6 students.
Such knowledge and experience combine to make the Australian Literacy Clinic the forefront of innovative and outstanding
reading programs.
Providing Services to:
- Preschool to Year 6 children with reading and learning difficulties
- Schools experiencing difficulties with student reading levels
Assisting:
- Speech Therapists
- Occupational Therapists
- Schools
- Parents
- Paediatricians
- Optometrists
- Psychologists
- Counsellors
- and other health and educational professionals
WHERE ARE WE?
The Australian Literacy Clinic is located at:
Level 1, 435 High Street
Maitland NSW 2320
and
Level 1, Unit 1 & 2, 155 Nelson Street
Wallsend NSW 2287
(Click here to view maps of our locations.)
CONTACT DETAILS
For all appointments and enquiries please contact our administration office at contact@auslit.com.au
or 0423 584 808. Please note that we do not have a land line as
we are in the office at random times.
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