ssp overview poster - what is ssp?

The Speech Sound Pics (SSP) Approach was created by Emma Hartnell-Baker �(Miss Emma), also known as the Reading Whisperer. Emma has a BEd Hons �(Early Years) and a Masters Degree in Special Educational Needs. She is completing �a doctorate, researching early literacy interventions, at Griffith University. Before �emigrating to Australia Emma was a UK Government Inspector of EY Education �(for the Office for Standards in Education).��Although the focus has been on creating a free framework for parents and educators�working with children aged 3 - 8, as a preventative approach, SpeedySSP resources and �lesson guides are also being developed for older students,including those with learning �challenges such as Dyslexia. There will also shortly be a complete program of ‘virtual �lessons’ for students being home schooled, or suspended/ permanently excluded.��SSP is based on education and neuroscience research, in addition to over twenty years�of practical experience working with children of all ages and abilities, including�those who are reluctant to even attempt to learn to read and spell due to previous�negative experiences. SSP is used by educators interested in taking a ‘whole child’ �approach; not only teaching EVERY child to read and spell, in the way that works�for that child (ie personalised learning) but also to LOVE reading and writing.�SSP wires brains for reading and spelling, to prevent difficulties, and also modifies brain�networks, to enable older students to finally crack the literacy code.

Using SSP children can be reading and spelling fluently, and with confidence,�very quickly and easily. This is because there is an understanding of the crucial�role of phonemic awareness and phonics. There is a wide range of free resources �and tools available to introduce and reinforce these skills in a systematic way�that makes sense to students, as they start from speech rather than print.�(Most phonics programs start from print) �Phonemic awareness is the BIGGEST predictor of reading and spelling success�(or failure) ANY child can have poor phonemic awareness, and need specific�activities in order to overcome this. SSP enables children with poor phonemic�awareness to be identified early, and to overcome this challenge; a challenge�that would otherwise guaranteee reading difficulties. PA is central to the �SSP Approach !

When using SSP children are exposed�to ALL of the spelling variations...

Reading�Brain

Reading�Difficulties

SSP wires (or re-wires)�brains for reading and spelling.�

It’s NEVER too late to modify brain networks

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Emma@ReadAustralia.com