Stage 01
Review learning needs
Discuss school concerns, educational history and previous reports.
Written Language & Learning
Assessment and support for reading, writing, spelling and comprehension across educational stages.
Written Language & Learning
What this actually involves
Written language difficulties can affect learning and participation at school. Nadine uses standardized assessments to explore reading, writing, spelling and comprehension, alongside relevant oral language skills.
Her service brief includes dyslexia, writing difficulties and specific learning disorders. Intervention is planned around the learner’s assessed needs, with family guidance and relevant educational information informing the work.
ReadingReading skills and understanding written material.
Writing and spellingWritten expression and spelling difficulties.
Standardized assessmentTools chosen for the learner’s age and needs.
Learning contextSchool demands and previous educational reports.
How it is staged
Assessment, support and review
The pace and content are adapted to the individual’s needs.
Stage 02
Assess written language
Explore reading, writing, spelling and comprehension.
Stage 03
Plan targeted support
Select learning goals and review progress with the learner and family.
Why it is done this way
What you get out of it
Individual assessment
Goals follow the person’s needs, abilities and daily routines.
Family involvement
Practical guidance helps relatives and caregivers support the work.
Everyday participation
Therapy focuses on communication and activities that matter to the person.
Assessment
Everyday support
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Individual goals
From assessment to everyday support
Assessment helps identify the individual’s needs and priorities. Therapy and home guidance follow those goals, with progress discussed and the plan reviewed as care develops.
Questions
About written language & learning
Do you assess dyslexia-related concerns?
The practice brief includes assessment and intervention for dyslexia and written language difficulties.
Which age groups can attend?
Children and adolescents across educational stages can discuss their learning needs with Nadine.
Should we bring schoolwork?
Relevant schoolwork, teacher observations and previous assessments can help explain the concern.
Related
Often run alongside it
Speech & Language Assessment
An individual evaluation of speech, oral and written language, and communication needs.
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Language Delay & Disorders
Support for understanding, expression, vocabulary and developmental language needs.
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Articulation & Phonology
Assessment and therapy for speech sounds, sound patterns and speech clarity.
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Talk to Nadine about written language & learning
Send a message describing what you have noticed. You will get an honest answer about whether this is the right place to start.
