Parent / Carer Questionnaire - Disability Standards in Education 2020

In schools, the Disability Standards for Education (2005) help guide decisions regarding reasonable adjustments for students so that they can access and participate in education without disadvantage.

As a parent or carer of a child who has a learning difficulty, we are very interested in hearing about your experiences and perhaps what you would like to see changed. As the Standards are currently under review, it is hoped that the information you provide can be used to support a submission currently being prepared by AUSPELD as part of the review process.

Please answer the questions that are most relevant to you and skip any that do not apply to your situation or experience.

Please complete this survey by Thursday 10th of September, 2020. Thank you!

NoYes, a regional areaYes, a remote area

Not well at allA littleVery wellExtremely well

NoneA littleA lotI am not sure

No options were offered and no adjustments madeNo options were offered, but adjustments were made when requestedSome options were offered, but adjustments were not consistently madeOptions were offered and adjustments were made consistentlyNot applicableOther

Very helpful - I have accessed their services and/or helplineVery helpful, I have accessed their website / resources / informationSomewhat helpfulNot helpful at allI was not aware that SPELD offered support in my State / Territory

YesNoNot yet, but I am planning to do so

Yes - there was a great deal of support providedYes - although there was only minimal support providedNo - there was little if any support providedOther

Poor self-esteemAnxietyDepression or decreased moodInsomniaIncreased negative or antisocial behaviour/sSomatic illness i.e. experiencing physical pain such as feeling sick, suffering fatigue or having headaches which is exacerbated by emotional stressNone that I am aware of / Not applicable

Yes, both accommodations and intervention have been offered / providedNo, only intervention was offered / providedNo, only accommodations were offered / providedNo, neither accommodations nor intervention were offered / providedI am not sure

Parent / carer friendly tip sheetsTeacher training during undergraduate courseMandated training for all school staffThe provision of easily accessible materials, such as videosThe provision of a contact number for advice (families and school staff)The provision of information to families and teaching staff at the time a student is identified as having a learning difficultyElectronic access to learning difficulty-specific adjustment suggestionsOther

Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences with us.