Page ContentSpecific information on learning difficulties Understanding learning difficultiesDyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADHD and what they mean for your child's education. Getting assessed for learning difficultiesHow teachers assess your child's learning and can identify a learning difficulty. General information for children with additional needs For everyone Disability rights and responsibilitiesWhat the law says, your child's rights and education provider responsibilities. Reasonable adjustmentsChanges to the way your child is supported in their learning, the school environment and additional supports.Working with education providers if your child has additional needsTalking to teachers, support at meetings and making decisions about your child's education. Starting school for children with additional needsPlanning for primary school, meeting with support groups and sharing information. How you can support your child with additional needs at homeWorking with education providers, homework and support for parents. Early childhood Support for children with additional needs in early childhoodEarly intervention services, starting childcare and support at kindergarten. Starting school for children with additional needsPlanning for primary school, meeting with support groups and sharing information. Program support groupsWorking with the kindergarten to support your child with additional needs School age Support at school for students with additional needsLearning support, accessible buildings and equipment, specialist staff and other programs. 2020 school leavers and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)2020 school leavers and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)Student support groups for children with additional needsWorking with your child's school to make decisions about their education. Program for Students with Disabilities (PSD)Extra funding to help government schools support students with disability and high needs.The NDIS and schoolsApplying for the NDIS and how it can affect your child at school. Moving to secondary school for students with additional needsPlanning the move from year 6 to year 7 and what parents and schools can do. Leaving school and career planning - students with disabilityLife after school, work experience, careers and further education. Inclusive education - JemimaJemima is a VCE graduate and mentor for young people with dyslexia. She talks about how reasonable adjustments helped her achieve the exam results she needed to study medicine. Video transcript (docx - 22.67kb)