The Orton-Gillingham Approach is named after the foundational contributions of Samuel T. Orton and Anna Gillingham:
Samuel Torrey Orton (1879-1948) was a neuropsychiatrist and pathologist. He was a pioneer in relating
reading to language processing. As early as 1925 he had identified dyslexia as an educational problem.
Anna Gillingham (1878-1963) was a gifted educator and psychologist with a superb mastery of
language. Encouraged by Dr. Orton, she compiled and published instructional materials as early as the 1930s which provided the foundation for
student instruction and teacher training in what became known as the Orton-Gillingham Approach.
The Orton-Gillingham Approach is a direct, explicit, multisensory, structured, sequential, diagnostic, and prescriptive way to teach literacy
when reading, writing, and spelling does not come easily to individuals, such as those with dyslexia.
Orton-Gillingham (OG) is supported by scientific evidence regarding "how we learn to read" which is the basis for multi-sensory instruction.
It engages all pathways of the brain simultaneously - 'I see it, read it, hear it, say it, write it' (auditory, kinaesthetic, visual). It follows
a logical sequence of the constructs of the English language.
Orton-Gillingham (OG) focuses on all aspects of phonology, orthography, vocabulary, grammar and fluency for both reading and writing.
Please feel free to read more about the 'Playberry Multisensory Literacy Program' and
the 'Dyscalculia Support Program' we use for tutoring.
Alternatively, 'contact Vikki @ Red OWL Dyslexia' directly to arrange
an appointment for tutoring and to learn more.
We use the Playberry Multisensory Literacy Program to offer and provide a high quality and affordable individualised
learning and tutoring program based on each indvidual's needs.
Each student is assessed and we create the learning program and lesson plans which are built around Multi-Sensory teaching.
Our aim is that if one way of processing information fails, another kicks in to help:
if the word cannot be spelt out aloud,
the student may write the word correctly,
explicit teaching of spelling and maths rules, sounds and blends.
The initial lesson is booked for 1 and a 1/2 hours.
We start with several testing exercises so that we can introduce the student to learning in a multi-sensory way whilst building a tutor and
student respect. We do start at the very beginning because each teaching point builds on the previous lesson, tutorial and homework.
Each session is one hour on 1 day a week during school terms. Holiday tutoring is by request, but is generally not
advisable as students need their break and holiday time as schoolwork is hard work for them... all the time.
During classes and throughout the program, the tutor is continually reviewing and looking for:
how well the student is grasping the concepts,
what concepts are locked into permanent memory,
determining what concepts are needing guidance, and finally,
checking to see if there are concepts which may need to be re-taught.
Work is not marked with a red pen. These students have seen far too much of that colour and for most, it is upsetting
to see a low grade mark after all the hard work and effort put in trying to achieve a good result.
Students are given the opportunity to correct their work, whilst the tutor makes notes for future reference and re-teaching.
Benchmark testing is scheduled at a time when the tutor sees that the student is ready to be tested. We test what student DOES know and learnt and celebrate
achievement.
Likewise, we continue to test what the student DOES NOT know and struggle with and continue to teach and build on previous work.
The Playberry Program continually references:
"Teach as fast as necessary, as slow as needed."
"Keep Calm - and Re-Teach - because that's what we do!"
This is why multi-sensory learning works!
To learn more and to make an appointment, please 'contact Vikki directly @ Red OWL Dyslexia'. We're here to help people learn in a very specific way.
Please fill out the form below to send us an email and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Phone 0417 882 763
Email vikki@redowldyslexia.com.au
AddressPO Box 434
Happy Valley SA 5159
HoursMonday - Friday
9:00 am - 5:30 pm