One-to-One
Academic Therapy
As a certified classroom teacher and trained
Learning Disabilities specialist, my years in classrooms, clinics, and private
practice have taught me about how brains work, about
learning differences, and about teaching techniques that
really do work with struggling students trapped in
patterns of failure, frustration, and defeat. From the
many instructional methods available, I offer those I
consider to be the clearest, most practical, and most
likely to make a real difference for real children in
today's educational system.
PRIVATE THERAPY IN:
- Orton-Gillingham
Language Therapy a phonetically
based, systematic, sequential, multisensory
approach to teaching dyslexic students the
reading and writing skills necessary for success
in all academic areas.
- Math Therapy
a sequential, multisensory approach to teaching
students with a math disability all the basic
skills of arithmetic.
- Handwriting Remediation
a thorough introduction to correct letter
formation along with the practice necessary to
build up speed.
- Expressive Writing
Remediation a systematic program to
develop the writing skills required for academic
success.
- Brain Training
a personal examination of learning styles
designed to help the student develop study
techniques that maximize learning efficiency.
- Organizational Skills
Instruction an investigation of
techniques to maintain control over materials
along with on-going supervision in applying them
to actual classroom situations.
- Time Management
Training an introduction to clock,
calendar, and schedule planning along with the
supervision needed to become punctual and
reliable about meeting deadlines.
- ADD/ADHD Mentoring
a partnering approach to overseeing students in
every area that has an impact on academic
success.
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Current
Workshop and Lecture Offerings
- Getting the Horse to
Drink: Techniques for Motivating Reluctant
Learners Students who show no desire
for academic achievement will not attempt any
real learning until someone acts to create
motivation by building interest and stimulating
courage. This presentation explains how to
capture their attention, hold their interest,
build their confidence, increase their knowledge,
improve their attitude, develop their skills, and
gain their respect. (Appropriate for keynote or
banquet.)
- Differences to
Celebrate (slide presentation) For
years, most of us thought that the Learning
Disabled child did not possess all the raw
materials to achieve success in school or in
society as a whole. Recent studies of the human
brain and different styles of learning show that
this is not true. We have been placing too much
value on skills the LD child does not have and,
more importantly, not enough on the special
skills and abilities s/he does possess. We need
to view LD students (and the human brian) in a
"whole" new way. Learning Disabled
children are different, but it is a difference to
celebrate. (Ideal for keynote or banquet.)
- The Pied Piper Effect:
Connecting with Students Heart to Heart
An exploration of the magic touch that kindles a
fire in students so that they are eager to
cooperate, to participate, and to learn. Teachers
who know how to generate enthusiasm in their
students can almost guarantee successful
learning. From her years of experience with
reluctant learners, Suzanne H. Stevens shares the
secrets of her success. (Appropriate for keynote
or banquet.)
- Informed Parents
Successful Children: Parenting the LD/ADHD Child
Parents of LD/ADHD children must face some
special responsibilities. It's not enough to keep
them clothed, warm, and supplied with the usual
loving care and services. Straightforward talk
explains eight areas in which these special
youngsters require extra parental attention.
(Appropriate for keynote, workshop, or break-out
session.)
- Going Whole Hog: Steps
to Success for All Students Teachers
who assume the role of classroom authority,
teaching coach, learning partner, and study guide
provide the strong leadership needed to create an
ideal learning environment. When combined with
alternative instructional methods that stimulate
interest, enhance concentration, increase
understanding, and improve memory, everybody
learns. (Best suited for workshop or break-out
session.)
- ADHD and Medication:
What Else Helps? Recent
investigations show that the long term prognosis
for ADD/ADHD children is poor unless treatment
enhances their academic and interpersonal skills.
This presentation will suggest behavioral and
cognitive alternatives useful as adjuncts to
stimulant medication. With proper modification
management at home and at school, ADHD students
can learn to capitalize on their uniqueness
rather than fight against it. (Appropriate for
workshop or break-out session.)
- Getting it Down on
Paper: The Nuts and Bolts of Writing Instruction
Dictations. Stories. Journals. Essays.
Handwriting. Computers. Proofreading. Revising.
How to carry the basic literacy skills onto the
page. Sorting through some of the options and
generating creative choices that lead to success.
(Ideal for workshop and break-out session.)
- Getting the Tough
Assignments Down on Paper: The Nitty Gritty of
Report and Term Paper Writing
Alternative techniques for successfully meeting
the demands of high level academic writing
assignments. From thesis statement to outline,
bibliography, and footnotes - this entirely new
pain free approach transforms the entire process
into a manageable adventure. (Appropriate for
workshop or break-out session.)
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