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Adventures in Speech, Language and Literacy 

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Natasha Richards has worked as a speech language pathologist in schools for over 10 years.  As a school based speech language pathologist, the majority of her caseload was children with reading and writing difficulties. She has provided teacher training, parent training, group therapy and individual therapy.  Over-and-over again she heard teachers and parents alike saying they wish they had this training earlier. Natasha is passionate about equipping teachers and parents to help their struggling readers and writers.  Nothing is quite as rewarding as seeing kids who avoided reading come in excited to show off their new favorite book!

Experience

Licensed with CSHBC and a registered member of Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC)

Professional Training

Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Alberta

2024

Certified Dyslexia Practitioner

2023

Navigating complex texts

2022

The Reading Comprehension Blueprint: the why, the what and a bit of the how 

Practical Strategies Using Literature to Develop Executive Function

2021

Comprehension Strategies that Stick

Principles Driving Effective Narrative Language Intervention

2020

The Orofacial Complex - myofunctional therapy training

Reading with TLC training of the Trainers - Lively Letters Trainer Certification

Assessing & Treating Dyslexia

2018

2015

2014

Dynamic Temporal & Tactile Cueing (DTTC): A treatment approach for severe Childhood Apraxia of Speech

Story Grammar Bootcamp

Social Thinking Workshop

Literacy Consultations Provided

Understanding the why behind reading is important for educators and parents so they know where to focus their time and efforts with a child.  I offer professional development for SLPs and teachers in addition to parent nights for families looking to further their understanding for how to help their child.

Presentations & Workshops

2024

2023

2021

2017

How to Help your Child Read - parent workshop

Science of Reading Professional Development for Teachers

Helping Struggling Readers - presentation for SLPs

Phonological Awareness Strategies for Parent

Admin Address

#105 - 1801 32nd Street

Vernon, BC V1T 5K4

Phone

778-392-6598

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