Katrina delivers Orton-Gillingham Literacy Intervention Programs based on multi-sensory principles and is certifed by the Institute for Multi-Sensory Language Education (IMSLE). Her programs are highly effective for Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) in reading and written expression with students of any age. It is also suitable for Adults.

The Basic and Intermediate Program aims to create automaticity in Phonemic - Graphic associations to create competent Reading and Writing in students. The Advanced Program is for students Year 9 and above wanting to expand their vocabulary and higher order written expression. The program is designed to be delivered explicitly and sequentially, one to one. The sessions are 30 minutes long and need to be at least twice a week to maintain momentum and consistency.

The program is renowned for giving students confidence, self-esteem and metacognition of their SLD which allows them to advocate for their adjustments and improves their school performance. This program is useful for the six months intensive intervention required for SLD diagnosis and can also provide valuable information for Individual Learning Plans.

Katrina delivers Numeracy intervention program based on research, evidence-based methods and practices. The program is based on an extensive initial assessment of primary-level numeracy and then a program is tailored to meet the needs of the student. The initial assessment will also align the students skills to the ACARA Numeracy progressions. The program is highly effective for Specific Learning Disorder in Numeracy.

The program is designed to be delivered explicitly and sequentially, one to one. The sessions are 30 minutes and need to be at least once a week to maintain momentum and consistency. The program overcomes Maths anxiety and builds confidence and self esteem around Numeracy skills. This program is useful for the six months intensive intervention required for SLD diagnosis and can also provide valuable information for Individual Learning Plans.

The Learning Support program is for Adolescent Diverse Learners who are struggling with anxiety, executive function and/or disengagement. The aim for this general learning support is to a) assist parents and students in understanding behaviours and implications of diagnosis and to b) develop strategies and planning for improved participation in education.

Katrina’s approach is to give all students an identity of success and a good understanding of their individual needs through practise and guidance.

These may include: self-management, organisation- prioritising, time management, communication with teachers, advocating for adjustments, structuring written assignments, mastering assistive technologies ie Audio, Voice to Text, completion and submission and/or homework

Katrina is a certified PEERS provider having completed the full program under the tutelage of Dr Elizabeth Laugeson, UCLA.

The world-renowned Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®), provides evidence-based social skills programs to adolescents, and young adults who have a diagnosis of autism, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, depression, and other socio-emotional problems.

The PEERS social skills program for adolescents and young adults utilizes strategies such as direct didactic instruction, role-play to learn new skills, and increased awareness and management of cognitions. The innovation of PEERS® to other programs is the intensive training of parents/carers, use of role play/ demonstration, behaviour rehearsal and experiential learning.

PEERS groups focus on obtaining core social skills such as developing and maintaining friendships, improving conversational skills, entering and exiting group interactions, and handling teasing as well as losing when playing competitive games.

Katrina facilitates Parent Support Groups where she provides a safe supportive environment for parents to share their experiences and knowledge, while taking the group through a series of workshops that help parents navigate the following topics :

diagnosis

behaviours

practical strategies to learning

available professional support

advocacy for their child at school

understanding Individual Learning Plans

interventions

These groups run once a week for 6 weeks. and will be curated to respond to different needs and ages of students. Come along for the first session, obligation free, to see if it is a good fit for you.