Liz Dunoon

Liz Dunoon is a teacher and a mother to 3 children all with dyslexia. She is the author of 4 books including 'Helping Children With Dyslexia' and the creator of the video based on-line tutoring program 'The Ten Minute Tutor'.

Liz has spent the last 10 years researching and studying dyslexia and now devotes her time to supporting individuals, parents and teachers. She was the key note speaker at the national learning difficulties conference and is the editor of DyalexiaDaily.com a free resource website. Liz is the co-founder of dyslexia empowerment week and advises the federal minister for education on dyslexia in schools to seek positive change for the school experience of dyslexic students.

Liz knows that with appropriate support intelligent children, teens and adults with dyslexia can shine. She promotes pre and post teacher training in dyslexia, early screening of all students in schools, multi-sensory teaching and learning methods and the use of technology to ensure that the needs of dyslexic students are met. Her key word is 'Transformation'. Being educated about dyslexia is powerful - and a community of powerful people can bring about change.