The Transition to Grade Four
The transition to Grade Four is well-known to be difficult for many children and, for those with gaps in their foundation skills or with specific learning difficulties, it can be the time when things really fall apart.
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This talk will consider the reasons why some children struggle with the transition into Grade Four, focusing specifically on cognitive, emotional and literacy development of children at this stage as well as the academic demands made on them. Practical ideas of how to support these children will be discussed from a psychologist, parent, teacher, and remedial therapist’s point of view.
HPCSA Awards 3 CEUs
This talk will be available 30 days from registration.
Speakers:
Debbie Catto is both a supervising and assessing psychologist for Bellavista S.E.E.K. She is also an Educational Psychologist in private practice with experience in assessment, play therapy and literacy support to children identified as having dyslexia.
Annelize Clark is an Occupational Therapist and Foundation Phase Teacher with a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Intervention. Her passion lies with inclusion and teaching foundational skills to those with barriers to learning. She is the online co-ordinator and moderator for the Award in Literacy and Dyslexia at Bellavista S.H.A.R.E.