Adventures in Speech, Language and Literacy’s
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 favorite new book!
Experience
Professional Training
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
2023
2021
2017
Science of Reading Professional Development for Teachers
Helping Struggling Readers - presentation for SLPs
Phonological Awareness Strategies for Parent
2011
Admin Address
#105 - 1801 32nd Street
Vernon, BC V1T 5K4
Phone
778-392-6598
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Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology