Description
Empowered Learning Trust delivers specialised screening projects in schools in the Central North Island to help identify and support young people living with learning, visual and auditory processing difficulties.
We work collaboratively with schools and local community groups to ensure the best outcomes for these young people by providing targeted support at school, and corrective lenses and Irlen tints for those that need them. We aim to provide these services at no cost to whānau.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Make an appointment
Testing is coordinated with schools in the Central North Island that are partners with Empowered Learning, or you may email us at: info@empoweredlearningtrust.co.nz
Referral
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Services are provided free of charge to those schools in partnership with Empowered Learning Trust.
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Screening services provided for visual, auditory and learning processing issues: Irlen & Vision - we screen children for vision issues and refer them on to the appropriate professionals. Our trust will fit corrective lenses for FREE for those in our region that fit our criteria. APD Screening - we do ear checks and screen for Auditory Processing Disorder and help schools to provide support for those affected by APD. SLD Screening - children are screened using Lucid software and supported if necessary.
Screening services provided for visual, auditory and learning processing issues: Irlen & Vision - we screen children for vision issues and refer them on to the appropriate professionals. Our trust will fit corrective lenses for FREE for those in our region that fit our criteria. APD Screening - we do ear checks and screen for Auditory Processing Disorder and help schools to provide support for those affected by APD. SLD Screening - children are screened using Lucid software and supported if necessary.
Screening services provided for visual, auditory and learning processing issues:
- Irlen & Vision - we screen children for vision issues and refer them on to the appropriate professionals. Our trust will fit corrective lenses for FREE for those in our region that fit our criteria.
- APD Screening - we do ear checks and screen for Auditory Processing Disorder and help schools to provide support for those affected by APD.
- SLD Screening - children are screened using Lucid software and supported if necessary.
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Irlen Syndrome Toolkit
(PDF, 2.7 MB)
Learn more about Irlen Syndrome and how to support those with it in the Irlen Syndrome Toolkit for Educators
Note: PDF downloads require the free Adobe Reader application to view.
Information about barriers to learning or learning difficulties and links to support groups here
Information about barriers to learning or learning difficulties and links to support groups here
Information about barriers to learning or learning difficulties and links to support groups here
Document Downloads
- What is Auditory Processing Disorder? (PDF, 487.4 KB)
- What is Irlen Syndrome? (PDF, 495.9 KB)
- What is Dyslexia? (PDF, 491.9 KB)
Region
Lakes
Contact Details
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Mobile
027 564 2774
Email
Website
3842 Broadlands Road
Reporoa
Waikato 3083
Street Address
3842 Broadlands Road
Reporoa
Waikato 3083
Postal Address
PO Box 33
Reporoa 3060
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This page was last updated at 2:51PM on February 22, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Empowered Learning Trust.