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Growing Stars - Parent Guidebook

We are pleased to share that the Growing Stars Parent Guidebook is now available for our community.

This guidebook brings together the key ideas, strategies, and encouragement from our Growing Stars workshops, supporting whānau to better understand learning differences and the impact of learning stress.

How to get a copy
• Printed copies
A limited number of printed guidebooks are available to collect from Young Reflections in Invercargill. These are offered free of charge while stocks last.

• Ebook download
You can also download a free ebook version of the Growing Stars Parent Guidebook from our website here:

Share your reflections
If the guidebook has supported you or your whānau, we’d love to hear your experience. Your reflection may help another parent or caregiver see how the guidebook could support them too.
Scan the QR code or follow this link to share your thoughts:

Even though the Trust overseeing Dyslexia Support South has now wound up, we hope this guidebook will continue to strengthen understanding and awareness of dyslexia, and support dyslexic people of all ages.

Posted: 18 November 2025

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