inspire2learn

ABOUT US

At Inspire 2 Learn we want our students to be inspired in a way that ignites their passion for learning and empowers their ability to learn.

The team at Inspire 2 Learn have significant experience in the areas of speech pathology, occupational therapy and educational consultancy. We provide screening, assessment and interventions for children aged 3-18 years with a variety of needs. Following comprehensive assessments, individual educational plans are developed for students in conjunction with parents and schools to ensure each client is supported collectively and educational outcomes are maximised. We also provide consultancy, which personalises curriculum for transference into the mainstream classroom.

Client centred – Providing services that are personalised to suit the varying needs of our clients, teachers and schools recognising that the goals and needs of every client are different.Inclusive – Understanding that students with learning challenges, a disability or illness can greatly impact on a client’s family, friends, teachers and support staff.
Flexible – Specialising in our respective fields, we are able to work independently as well as collectively as a multi-disciplinary team. Our combined expertise provides unique insight into the needs of a range of learning challenges.
Evidence based practice – To inform intervention and provide platform for delivery.
Measurable and positive change – We use a wide range of measures to assess our client’s needs and outcomes. Positive change is also developed through developing partnerships with parents, teachers and schools.

Inspire 2 Learn favours a collaborative model that builds close ties between parents, teachers and support staff, respecting the breadth of knowledge that can be shared. Working in this way ensures that all staff are involved in the development of suitable strategies to best support the successful learning outcomes of students in the classroom on a day-to-day basis.

MEET THE TEAM.

Samantha Adler

Samantha has a passion for early childhood development and a keen interest in working with people who have difficulties in the area of fine and gross motor skills, handwriting, sensory processing, social, behavioural and self-care skills, to remove barriers that hinder participation. Samantha has received specialist training in the areas of Sensory Processing including the treatment of sensory defensiveness, The Alert Program, Zones of Regulation program, social and emotional skill development and the multi-award winning Handwriting Without Tears Program. Additional to individual and group therapy sessions, Samantha offers a variety of professional development workshops, training and consultancy to empower teachers and students, to reach their true learning potential. She is committed to provide services that are informed by the latest evidence based practice to inform intervention and provide platform for delivery

Samantha is a registered practitioner with the Allied Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and is also a member of Occupational Therapy Australia

Sara Gold

Sara is an experienced speech pathologist with over 20 years of clinical practice in London and Melbourne, working with both primary and secondary school students across mainstream and specialist settings. Her focus is on delivering high-quality, evidence-based interventions directly linked to classroom curricula.

Key areas of her work include:

Teacher support: She provides guidance to secondary school teachers working with students who have language learning difficulties.

Specialized training: Sara has additional training in literacy to enhance reading and writing skills. She is trained in the Sounds Write phonics program and the Social Thinking Methodology.

Intervention approach: She designs individualized programs that follow a structured, sequential, and evidence-based framework.

Collaboration: Sara values working closely with parents, schools, and other professionals to boost her clients' language and literacy skills while fostering self-esteem and confidence.

She specializes in treating:

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)

ADHD

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Apraxia

Articulation Disorder

Sara is a registered member of Speech Pathology Australia and holds a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist(CPSP) credential.

Speech, Language and Literacy

Our speech pathologist provides assessment and intervention in the following areas:

Speech and oral language expression
Comprehension of spoken language
Phonological processing and awareness skills (essential pre-literacy skills)
Reading decoding, fluency and comprehension
Spelling
Vocabulary development
Sentence, paragraph and essay structure
Working memory skills
Organisational skills
Social skills

Contact – 0430292110

Occupational Therapy

The occupational therapist provides assessment and intervention in the following areas:

Independence in self-care activities including toileting, dressing and feeding
Attention and concentration difficulties
Sensory processing
Gross motor skills
Fine motor skills
Sensory processing including the treatment of sensory defensiveness
Visual motor integration which provides the foundation for reading, writing and arithmetical skills
Social skills
Handwriting

Contact – 0411080086

Consultancy

Inspire 2 Learn favours a collaborative model that builds close ties between parents, teachers and support staff, respecting the breadth of knowledge that can be shared. The team at Inspire 2 Learn offer pre-school and school consultations, which aim to develop suitable strategies, modifications and program development to best support the successful learning outcomes of our students in the classroom. Consultations can also be used to develop suitable transition to school programs, Individual Educational Programs (IEP’s) and planning meetings to provide further support on how to optimise students’ development and educational outcomes.

In-Service Training

At Inspire 2 Learn we believe that the more we share our knowledge and experiences, the more we can assist in developing positive change for our students. We offer a variety of professional development workshops and training to empower teachers and assistants with the knowledge and strategies that can assist students on a day-to-day basis.

School Readiness Program

The small group program will provide an optimal learning environment in which your child can be provided with the necessary skills to promote a successful transition into the formal school environment. The use of a fun multi-sensory approach to teaching will inspire your child to reach their full potential. Contact us for more information at sam@inspire2learn.comau.