Within what timeframe should I expect to hear from a Consultant?
You should hear back from a Consultant within 3 business days. If you do not receive a response within this timeframe, please contact us on 1300 756 206 or by emailing consultant.enquiries@ldaustralia.org.
What if I need a Specialist Teacher and a Speech Pathologist?
You are welcome to use our service to find both a Specialist Teacher and a Speech Pathologist. You will need to perform separate searches.
Who are LDA Consultants?
LDA Consultants are:
- Registered teachers and Speech Pathologists who have post-entry level qualifications with a significant Learning Difficulties component
- Required to demonstrate high standards of ongoing professional development to maintain LDA Consultant registration
- Experienced in teaching students with diverse needs at all levels
- Specialists in literacy, maths, study skills
- Advocates and users of empirical, evidence-based teaching methods
- Independent providers i.e. endorsed by LDA but not employed by LDA
- Fully insured for Public Liability and Professional Indemnity
LDA Consultants provide:
- Expert support for students with Specific Learning Disorders (including dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia), low progress learners, underachievers, and other students at risk of not meeting their potential
- For all ages – children, adolescents and adults
- Educational assessments to evaluate needs
- Individualised programs
- One-on-one tuition
- Program development consultancy with school and parents
- Tutoring across a range of venues which vary according to each consultant’s individual practice, e.g. private office, student’s school or home, public place (e.g. library), or via online video conferencing