Reading and Writing Intervention
Description: We all want our children / students to flourish in their occupational functions of academic proficiency. In the previous tracks we explored the underpinnings of reading and writing as well as the assessment thereof. Now we take a deeper dive with regards to what can be done about it. This recorded workshop series is not to promote any specific product, though we would welcome group discussion on what attendees recommend and their reasoning thereof. The information shared would be practical and applied to the developmental continuum discussed in previous tracks. Included in the course material will be practical step by step guides regarding learning to read and write the alphabet through a multisensory approach, building imagination and visualization for comprehension and written expression as well as building sufficient working memory for sustained reading attention and comprehension. The alphabet mastery program can be applied to any language, it is not particular to only English.
Outline / Agenda: (75 minutes per session)
Session 1: Phase 1: Foundations of Development
Session 2: Phase 2: Neural Organization of Reading and Writing
Session 3: Phase 3: Executive Functioning, Reading, and Writing
Session 4: Language, Phonics and Comprehension
Session 5: Case Study presentation
Learning Objectives:
The workshop participant will be able to:
- Add at least 20+ activities / ideas for each phase of development
- Discuss the influence of developmental stages on creating sufficient proficiency in reading and writing skill, promoting the impact of the developmental continuum
- Consider multiple case studies from peers to inform clinical practice when considering hypothesis and goal-oriented intervention
Assessment: Completion of Feedback Form and case study presentation
Provider Name: The Maude Le Roux Academy
Maude Le Roux is an occupational therapist with an extensive following of professionals across the globe. She completed the SIPT training in 2002 and Sensory Integration forms the foundation from which she continues to develop different tracks of assessment and intervention. Maude has attended multiple trainings that she applies uniquely through her Developmental Pathways Model (DPM). She has obtained several reading certifications including Lindamood Bell, the Davis Technique and attended the AIM Academy in a 6-month exploration of reading skill attainment in school students. She owns and directs a clinical practice in Glen Mills, PA, where she has become known for her effective assessment and intervention protocol. She gives back to her community by serving on different boards and currently serves on the Board of Directors for ATTACh, an international organization dedicated to serve families and children with attachment related difficulties and trauma informed care. She co-authored the book “Our Greatest Allies” in 2011 with Lauren O’Malley describing the journey of one child also describing the DIR/Floortime Method.
Special Needs Accommodation: We invite anyone who may need a specific accommodation to contact [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Cancellation policy: Payment is due in full with registration through the website and there is a non-refundable cancellation fee of $25 at any time. If the course participant cancels within 30 days prior to the course starting date, the reimbursement would be 75% and within 2 weeks of the course; reimbursement would be calculated at 50%. Please contact [email protected]
Target Audience: Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Psychologists, Educators
Educational Level: Intermediary
Instructional Methods: PowerPoint, Video
Contact Hours: 6.25 hours
Fee: $179