ThinkVisual™ Literacy Pathways

ThinkVisual™ Literacy Pathways offers a comprehensive suite of evidence-based literacy programmes designed to enhance reading, writing, comprehension, vocabulary and spelling proficiency through structured and explicit instruction.

ThinkVisual™ Literacy is part of a suite of pathways developed by The NICE Movement. Read about NICE

ThinkVisualRead

ThinkVisualRead focuses on developing foundational reading skills by emphasizing phonemic awareness, blending techniques, sight word recognition, and effective spelling strategies.

By systematically teaching the relationship between sounds and letters, this programme enables learners to decode words efficiently, improving reading fluency and comprehension.

Such structured literacy approaches are particularly beneficial for all students, including those with dyslexia, as they provide explicit instruction in the essential components of reading.

ThinkVisualWrite

ThinkVisualWrite enhances writing proficiency by concentrating on writing mechanics, including planning, organization, and vocabulary expansion.

Through explicit instruction in sentence structure, grammar, and writing, students learn to express their ideas clearly and effectively. This structured approach improves writing skills and reinforces reading comprehension as students understand text structures and language use more deeply.

Integrating writing instruction with reading practices aligns with evidence-based literacy strategies promoting language development.

ThinkVisualKnow

ThinkVisualKnow aims to achieve comprehension mastery by developing oral, visual, and written comprehension skills.

By engaging students in activities that enhance vocabulary, background knowledge, and critical thinking, this program fosters the ability to understand and interpret various texts.

Structured literacy instruction that includes explicit teaching of comprehension strategies has been shown to be effective in improving students' reading outcomes. Such comprehensive approaches ensure that learners can apply their reading skills across different contexts, leading to academic success.

Case Study: Middle/Secondary school student with ADHD and Dyslexia

Student Profile

Name: Aidan
Age: 13
Grade 7th / Secondary 1
Diagnosis: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Dyslexia

Background

Aidan is a 13-year-old who has both ADHD and Dyslexia. Throughout his academic journey, Aidan has encountered persistent challenges, particularly in reading and writing tasks. Despite his evident curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, these difficulties have led to frustration, diminished self-esteem, and a reluctance to participate in classroom activities.

Challenges Faced

Reading Difficulties: Aidan struggles with decoding words, leading to slow and laborious reading, which affects his comprehension and retention of material.
Writing Challenges: Organising thoughts on paper is a significant hurdle; Aidan often produces written work that lacks structure and clarity.
Attention and Focus: Sustaining attention during lessons is challenging; Aidan is easily distracted, impacting his ability to follow instructions and complete assignments.
Self-Esteem Issues: Repeated academic struggles have led to feelings of inadequacy and reluctance to engage in classroom discussions.

Intervention Strategies

To address Aidan's unique learning needs, the ThinkVisual™ Literacy Pathways were implemented, offering a suite of neuroaffirming approaches tailored to support learners with executive function challenges, literacy development issues, and mental wellness.

ThinkVisualRead
ThinkVisualWrite
ThinkVisualKnow

Outcomes

Over the course of the academic year, notable improvements were observed:

Reading and Writing: Aidan demonstrated enhanced decoding skills, leading to increased reading fluency and comprehension. His written work showed better organization and clarity.
Attention and Engagement: With tailored interventions, Aidan exhibited improved focus during lessons and a higher rate of task completion.
Self-Confidence: Positive academic experiences contributed to a boost in self-esteem; Aidan became more willing to participate in class discussions and collaborative projects.

Case Study

The Next Steps

Reach out for an Informal Assesment

Prior to Intake we will conduct an Informal Assesement. This does not replace medical reports and professionnal diagnosis.

Discuss The Recommendations

After the Informal Evaluation, we will generate a Recommendation prior to commencing of the Sessions

Setting Up Sessions

Sessions will be scheduled based on a block of 6 together with a Learner Profile and Progress Monitoring

Learn More About our Evidence Based Approaches here.

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Why Work with Shyla Mathews?

Internationally Trained, Certified and Accredited
Both Literacy Specialist and Executive Function Coach
Experience with ADHD, Dyslexia, AUHD, ASD
Familiar with MOE requirements
Works with Local and International Students
Lived Experience as a Mother

About Shyla

Frequently Asked Questions

1 / Who can benefit from your literacy intervention services?

Our services cater to many learners, including struggling readers, dyslexic individuals, and those with ADHD. We offer tailored programmes for various age groups. We work with students in the local and international school system.

2 / What age groups do you serve?

We provide literacy intervention programmess for children as young as five years old and continue to support learners of all ages.

3 / How do your programmes work?

Our programmes start off as face to face and can be converted to a hybrid or virtual based on the learner.

4/ What makes your literacy intervention programmess effective for dyslexic learners?

Our programmes are drawn from evidence-based approaches, such as Orton-Gillingham and Lindamood-Bell, known for their success in supporting dyslexic individuals. This combined with the ThinkVisual™ approach is more holistic as it integrates executive function skill development. Our Literacy Specialist is trained from DAS Singapore and is familiar with their Main Literacy Programmes and requirements of the local and international schools.

5/ Do you offer assessments for new learners?

Yes, we provide face-to-face assessment (Non-Clinical) for all new learners. This assessment helps us understand the individual's strengths and areas for improvement.

6/What are the pricing and session options?

We offer flexible sessions of 45 minutes or 1 hour, with a minimum commitment of 6 sessions. Pricing details can be obtained through our enrollment process.

7/What sets your programmes apart from traditional tutoring?

Our programmes are not one-size-fits-all. We tailor our approach to each individual, considering their specific needs, learning styles, and any learning challenges they may have. Coaching seeks to encourage self-awareness with the hope of developing instrinsic motivation towards challenging tasks. The ThinkVisual™ approach uses Thinking and Visual scaffolding to develop each learners potential. Our lead Literacy Specialist is a native English communicator, internationally trained with extensive experience in Singapore and International Curriculum. Read about Shyla here.

8/Can your programmes help with improving writing skills?

Our comprehensive literacy remediation programme supports reading, spelling, grammar, and writing. ThinkVisual™ Write has differentiated writing pathways for students learning English as their first, second or third language at various ages.

9/Is there a waiting list for your services?

We have limited spots available for 2025. To check availability, please get in touch with us immediately.

10/Do you offer trial sessions?

Yes we offer a trial session.

Learn More About our other Pathways here.