Tricky Brains Educational Therapy
“If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn” – Ignacio Estrada
Tricky Brains is dedicated to supporting the development of confident and independent learners...
in reading and writing, by teaching in a way that engages not just the mind of an individual with a learning difficulty like dyslexia, but for all minds. The holistic approach incorporates the empowerment of parents to support their children’s learning through the enrichment of their own knowledge and understanding.
Services We Offer
Individual Intensive Remediation Sessions
Individual weekly remediation sessions are run throughout the school term and specifically tailored to meet the individual literacy learning needs of your child.
School Holiday Intensive Remediation Sessions
Intensive individual face to face sessions are offered during school holidays and are run in either 8 or 16 hour blocks.
On-line Literacy Modules (online membership)
Our online membership is tailored to meet the needs of a broad range of literacy learning needs for children and adults who need additional support.
Pre Primary Preparation (PPP)
The Pre-Primary Preparation program is a small group session that prepares new learners for literacy learning in primary school.
Parent/Carer Portal
Provides access to various resources linked with the Orton-Gillingham-based program.
Webinars
Brief online presentations covering an understanding of dyslexia, the science of reading, strategies for support, and parent empowerment.
Why Tricky Brains?
Because brains are amazing, intriguing, complex, and, above all else, tricky. Especially a dyslexic brain!
Tricky Brains – Where learning is just the beginning!
Our Online Courses
Understanding ‘oa’ and ‘ow’. When and where they are used.
This engaging course is designed to enhance learning through a structured, interactive approach that combines tutorials, workbooks, handwriting practice, and fun, skill-building activities. Perfect for learners seeking a blend of independent study and collaborative play, this course takes a multi-modal approach to keep learners motivated and engaged.
Understanding the CVC syllable.
This engaging course is designed to enhance learning through a structured, interactive approach that combines tutorials, workbooks, handwriting practice, and fun, skill-building activities. Perfect for learners seeking a blend of independent study and collaborative play, this course takes a multi-modal approach to keep learners motivated and engaged.
Understanding syllables. What they are and how they make words.
This engaging tutorial is designed to enhance learning through a structured, interactive approach and fun, skill-building activities. Perfect for learners seeking a blend of independent study and collaborative play, this course takes a multi-modal approach to keep learners motivated and engaged.
Hear from those we've helped
Testimonials
“Tricky Brains has transformed my son’s confidence in reading. The personalised approach made all the difference, and he’s now excited about school!”
— Jenni N.
“Kim at Tricky Brains didn’t just help me improve my reading; she helped me believe in myself. I now see dyslexia as something I can overcome, not something that holds me back.”
“As the mother of a dyslexic grade sixer, who is scarily about to head into Yr 7, my advice to anyone reading this, who has concerns over their child’s ability to learn and grow, if you have a gut feeling that they might need extra help to “catch up” to where they should be, please don’t wait for teachers to agree with you!
We feel lucky to be a part of the Tricky Brains community, but I knew my son needed some form of assistance two years earlier, and I should have trusted my gut feeling.
Always go with your instincts ❤️“
— A Mum.