Why The Musician Clinician?
A consistent journey from dyslexia assessment to intervention
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A one-stop shop of services with continuity for each individual, supporting their routine and confidence.
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Supporting individuals from diagnosis to tuition for greater consistency.
Interactive and fun sessions
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Sessions are engaging and incorporate an individual’s hobbies and interests to foster a love of learning.
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Interactive tools and strategies boost their independence and self-esteem.
Musical and creative sessions
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I am passionate about pupils learning through creative approaches which can work better for individuals who respond well to creative subjects.
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I can use music in my sessions to support repetition and overlearning, which aids memory. It’s also fun and helps individuals with their focus.
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Music stimulates the brain comprehensively and engages multiple neural pathways involved in auditory processing, memory, and emotional regulation facilitating cognitive and emotional development.
Building a relationship and trust
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I endeavour to build a trusting and positive relationship with all individuals to understand how I can support them and help them feel safe and engaged.
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Every individual will be made to feel supported and confident whilst progressing towards fulfilling their potential.
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Empowerment, resilience and self-esteem
I provide sessions that are planned, prepared and delivered following each individual’s needs, hobbies and interests. The aim is for each individual to feel empowered and enjoy each session, developing a ‘can do’ attitude.
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Helping at Home and School
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We can arrange regular chats to support your understanding of your child’s individual needs and provide advice for activities to do at home.
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Homework can be provided if requested, which is marked with the individual.
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I can also communicate with teachers, other therapists, family members and schools to work together to support each individual.
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Ensuring each Individual Reaches their Potential
I create and deliver 1:1 specialist SEND home-based, school-based, online or home-schooling sessions to children and adults of all ages, abilities and needs.
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Trained in Providing Specialist SEND Strategies and Interventions
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I incorporate various tools, strategies and interventions into each personalised session, including:
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Multi-sensory techniques
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Use of an interactive whiteboard
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Songwriting
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Visual and pictorial support strategies
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Structured reading, phonics and spelling schemes
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Repetition and overlearning
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Assistive technologies e.g. text-to-speech, Immersive Reader and Dictation/Proof Reading software
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Social stories
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Paired reading
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Turn-taking
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Role-play, drama and acting out scenarios
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Music and rhythmic techniques
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Literacy and/or Maths educational games
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Study skills and revision strategies
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Executive function development strategies (organisation, planning and time management)
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Memory games and techniques
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How to approach past papers
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