Depending on the child’s needs, therapy may focus on improving:
- Communication
- Speech
- Oral language
- Phonological awareness
- Letter knowledge
- Phonics
- Reading recognition and decoding
- Reading fluency and rate
- Reading comprehension
- Spelling
- Punctuation
- Written language
Frequently Asked Questions:
What skills are targeted in therapy?
Therapy targets are individualised and based on the strengths and weaknesses identified during the assessment process. Goals from parents, teachers and the child are used to guide therapy targets.
How often will my child attend therapy?
Therapy sessions occur weekly. Once-per-week and twice-per-week treatment programmes are offered.
How long are the therapy sessions?
Therapy sessions lasting 30 minutes, 45 minutes and 60 minutes are available.
How many months of therapy will my child require?
Your child’s progress is monitored carefully and regularly. The total number of therapy sessions required varies from child to child. Therapy is discontinued when the intervention aims have been achieved.
Are indirect therapy and supplements to direct therapy offered?
Yes, parents and teachers can be trained to implement therapy activities at home and at school.
Is intervention evidence-based?
Yes, Jessica remains up to date with research and best practice guidelines.