Dyslexia.
Evaluations frequently address dyslexia and other reading disorders. They help families understand strengths and challenges and develop clear next steps for school supports and treatment planning.
What it can look like
- Reading
- Spelling
- Sounding out
- Reading aloud
- Avoiding books
- Slow reading
Dyslexia is often a lay term to describe difficulty reading or understanding what is read (e.g., a Specific Learning Disorder with Impairment in Reading). It is not a problem of intelligence or effort. It can look like guessing at words from the first letter, trouble sounding out new words, spelling that doesn’t match how well a child speaks, reading that stays slow and tiring, and a growing dislike of books. In older students and adults it often shows up as slow reading, poor spelling and dread of reading aloud.
How we help
Getting started
Start with a phone consultation. A reading evaluation looks at phonological skills, decoding, fluency, spelling and comprehension, and says what kind of instruction and which accommodations will help.
Rates vary based on the level of involvement. Contact us for a phone consultation.
Not sure where to start?
Talk it through with us first. Tell us a little about what’s going on and we’ll help you find the right next step.