Support for Learning Disorders

“We believe that every student learns in their own unique way and is capable of reaching their greatest potential. The school system applies a ‘one size fits all’ approach to students but we know that this is ineffective in reality.”

We have a four-step approach to neurodivergence and learning difficulties. We can cater to students with learning difficulties including, but not limited to, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia.

  • Creating a safe and open space creates the groundwork for establishing a productive tutoring relationship. We will create an empathetic, non-judgemental, relaxing atmosphere.

  • Collaboration with parents or teachers can help to identify the students’ needs and specific learning style. We will create open dialogue between student and tutor to ensure we understand the students’ needs.

  • Our tutors will establish session goals, help with assessment planning, structure, and organisational skills. We will break down larger tasks into clear and simple bite-sized pieces. Multimodal and multisensory strategies will be used.

  • Strategies and skills will be provided that students can use throughout the week. This will align with an established plan with the goal of reducing anxiety and limiting activity stagnation. Multimodal and multisensory strategies will be used.

We utilise four key strategies to enhance the learning experiences of students with additional needs.

  • Working backwards from the due date of assessments, breaking it down into bite-sized activities to reduce anxiety and procrastination.

  • Reflexive questions such as “Where are your thoughts right now?” and “Is this important to the task at hand?” help to develop self-awareness and self-leadership.

  • Creating written, visual or auditory plans can help with executive functioning. It also can help students understand the tasks at hand if they prefer visual modes of learning.

  • G - Goals: establish goals for the session

    R - Rubric and resources: address the class rubric and other available resources from the teacher

    O - Organise: organise a plan to tackle the assessment/topic 

    W - Weaknesses: create activities that help develop weaknesses

    T - Teach & Test: teach a concept and test it through practise/examples

    H - Homework: small activities to consolidate learning