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Young girl working on her dyslexia with Speech Pathologist in Bondi Junction and Mscot

Dyslexia – The Role of Speech Pathology

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Empowering Children with Dyslexia: The Role of Speech Pathology in Building Confidence and Communication Skills Dyslexia is a common learning difficulty that affects a child’s ability to read, write, and spell. While it doesn’t reflect a lack of intelligence, it can create significant challenges in school and everyday life. Children with dyslexia often struggle with reading fluency, phonological awareness, and processing written language. These difficulties can affect their self-esteem and confidence, making it harder for them to communicate effectively. Speech Pathology plays a crucial role in helping children with dyslexia. Speech Pathologists use specialised techniques to improve language skills, boost…

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Jul 25
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Let’s explore why early diagnosis of dyslexia is crucial and how it can positively impact your child’s future.

Early Diagnosis of Dyslexia

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The Importance of Early Diagnosis of Dyslexia: Empowering Your Child’s Educational Journey Dyslexia, a common learning disorder that affects reading, writing, and spelling, can present significant challenges for children. However, an early diagnosis can make a world of difference in a child’s educational journey. At OneOnOne Children’s Therapy in Bondi Junction and Mascot, we are dedicated to helping children with dyslexia reach their full potential. Let’s explore why early diagnosis of dyslexia is crucial and how it can positively impact your child’s future. Why Early Diagnosis of Dyslexia Matters 1. Early Intervention is Key Identifying dyslexia early allows for timely…

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Jul 24
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A child doing dyslexia intervention in Bondi Junction and Mascot

Emotional Impact of Dyslexia on Children

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Understanding the Emotional Impact of Dyslexia on Young Children As a parent, watching your child struggle with dyslexia can be heart-wrenching. Beyond the academic challenges, this can significantly impact a child’s emotional and psychological well-being. Understanding the emotional impact of dyslexia and knowing how to build your child’s confidence and self-esteem is crucial. At OneOnOne Children’s Therapy in Bondi Junction and Mascot, we’re here to guide you through this journey. The Emotional Impact of Dyslexia Frustration and Anxiety Children with dyslexia often feel frustrated when they can’t keep up with their peers. This frustration can lead to anxiety, especially in…

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Jul 24
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Therapy session for Dyslexia treatment using sounds write in Bondi Junction and Mascot

Sounds Write for Dyslexia in Bondi Junction

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Unlocking Your Child’s Potential: The Benefits of the Sounds Write Literacy Intervention for Dyslexia As a parent, seeing your child struggle with reading and writing can be heart-wrenching. Dyslexia, a common learning difficulty, often hinders a child’s ability to read, spell, and write effectively. Fortunately, at OneOnOne Children’s Therapy in Sydney, we understand these challenges and are committed to providing effective solutions. One such solution we use at at our Bondi Junction and Mascot is the Sounds Write literacy intervention program, specifically designed to support children with dyslexia. What is Sounds Write? Sounds Write is an evidence-based phonics program designed…

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Jul 23
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Young girl working on her dyslexia with Speech Pathologist in Bondi Junction and Mscot

Dyslexia Tips for Home

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Empowering Your Child with Dyslexia: Tips for Parents at Home Supporting a child with dyslexia at home can make a significant difference in their learning journey. Dyslexia, a learning disorder that affects reading, writing, and spelling, can present unique challenges. However, with the right strategies and support, your child can thrive. Here are some practical tips for parents in Bondi Junction and Mascot to help their child with dyslexia at home. 1. Create a Positive Reading Environment Encourage a Love for Reading Choose Interesting Books: Find books on topics your child loves to spark their interest. Read Aloud Together: Share…

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Jan 20
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Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist work with child children with specific learning disorders in Bondi Junction and Mascot

Why can’t my child read?

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Children who do not learn to read in the first few years of schooling will often struggle at school. This is because reading underpins most academic learning. When children have trouble learning to read, parents often ask “why can’t my child read?”. Reading involves a lot of different things. Students need a strong foundation to learn to read. There are 5 steps that are an important part of reading. When children develop their skills across all these areas, then reading success is more likely. Phonemic Awareness This is knowing that words are made up of sounds, that some words sound…

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Jan 20
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child with poor handwriting in occupational therapy session in bondi junction and mascot

Why is reading so hard?

By | Dyslexia

Why is reading so hard for some children? Good readers have developed: great pre-reading skills recognise and understand the sounds that letters make can blend the sounds together quickly and fluently have strong vocabularies  great language skills can relate reading to their own experiences. Children who find reading difficult will have challenges in one or more of these areas. What do we do for children who have trouble reading? Some children find it much harder to learn to read and spell. As a consequence of this, they can fall behind at school. They may suffer self-esteem issues as they see…

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Aug 22
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What is Sounds Write literacy intervention?

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Literacy is an essential skill that allows people to read, write, and communicate effectively. However, some children struggle with literacy, facing difficulties that can impact their learning and confidence. One effective approach to addressing these challenges is the Sounds-Write intervention. This program is designed to help children improve their reading and writing skills by focusing on phonics and sound-based learning. Understanding Literacy Issues Literacy issues can arise from various factors, including: Phonemic Awareness: This is the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words. Children with weak phonemic awareness may struggle to break words into sounds,…

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Jun 26
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A child doing dyslexia intervention in Bondi Junction and Mascot

The Sounds Write approach to reading

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Unlock Your Child’s Literacy Potential with Sounds Write Sounds Write is a highly successful approach to literacy intervention for children who have fallen behind in reading and spelling. One reason for its success is its focus on a critical skill in learning to read and spell: segmenting. From the first lesson, Sounds Write emphasises segmenting, which is the ability to split words into their separate speech sounds. Students then blend these sounds back together to read a word. Why is Segmenting Important? Every unit in the this approach starts with word building because: Foundation of Spelling and Reading: It teaches…

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Apr 23
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A child with dyslexia finding it hard to learn to read and spell

What is dyslexia and does my child have it?

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Understanding Dyslexia: How OneOnOne Children’s Therapy Can Help Many people have heard the term “dyslexia,” but it is often misunderstood. Dyslexia refers to a pattern of learning difficulties associated with poor reading and spelling abilities. At OneOnOne Children’s Therapy in Bondi Junction and Mascot, we specialise in diagnosing and supporting children with dyslexia, helping them overcome challenges and thrive academically. How is Dyslexia Diagnosed? In our Bondi Junction and Mascot clinics, we use the DSM-5 description to diagnose dyslexia. Dyslexia is identified as a specific learning disorder with impairments in: Word reading accuracy Reading rate or fluency Comprehension of what…

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