What to Expect:

Personalized literacy and speech therapy tailored to your child's needs.

Free Consultation

We start with a free 15-minute call to learn about your child, answer your questions, and see if we’re a good fit. No commitment, just a chance to talk.

Literacy and Language
For students with concerns related to reading, writing, language, or academic performance, I provide a comprehensive standardized evaluation examining the underlying language and literacy skills involved in reading and writing development. Because language and literacy skills are closely connected, the assessment may evaluate areas such as sound awareness, decoding, spelling, reading fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and listening language skills to help identify strengths, areas of need, and overall learning profile.

Dyslexia Intervention Planning
For students with an existing diagnosis of dyslexia, I complete an informal literacy assessment to determine a student’s current reading and spelling skills and identify an appropriate starting point for Orton-Gillingham instruction. Areas assessed may include phonological awareness, decoding, encoding, alphabet knowledge, and reading fluency.

Personalized Plan

You’ll receive a clear report outlining goals, recommended frequency, and what therapy will focus on. Everything is tailored to your child.

Therapy Sessions

Sessions are supportive, structured, and engaging, whether we’re working on communication or literacy skills. You’ll get periodic updates so you always know your child’s progress and how to support them at home.

Evaluation/Assessment

Speech Sound Disorders
Speech sound assessments evaluate articulation and phonological skills, including speech sound production, intelligibility, and sound error patterns that may impact communication and early literacy development.

FAQs

What is Orton-Gillingham?

An evidence-based approach to teaching reading, spelling, and language skills. It is explicit, structured, multi-sensory, and tailored to each child's needs. Orton-Gillingham is considered the gold standard for remediating dyslexia.

Can you diagnose dyslexia?

As a speech-language pathologist in New York, I assess the language and literacy skills associated with dyslexia and can identify patterns consistent with dyslexia and language-based reading difficulties. Recommendations and findings are provided through a comprehensive written report.

What is the difference between the dyslexia intervention assessment and the comprehensive literacy and language evaluation?

The dyslexia intervention assessment is designed for students who already have a diagnosis of dyslexia or a known reading disorder and are seeking Orton-Gillingham instruction. The informal assessment helps determine the student's current skill level and serves as the starting point for intervention.

The comprehensive literacy and language evaluation is a formal, standardized assessment for students with concerns related to reading, writing, language, or both. This evaluation helps identify strengths and areas of need and determines whether a student presents with a language disorder, literacy disorder, or both.

Why are both language and literacy assessed?

Language and literacy skills are closely connected. Difficulties with vocabulary, grammar, phonological processing, and listening comprehension can impact reading and writing development. Assessing both areas provides a more complete understanding of a student's learning profile and helps guide targeted intervention recommendations.

What ages do you work with?

I work with pre-school and school-aged children experiencing difficulties with reading, writing, language, and speech sound development

Do you work with students who do not have a dyslexia diagnosis?

Yes. Many students are referred due to concerns with reading, spelling, writing, or language skills before a formal diagnosis has been made. Comprehensive evaluations can help clarify a student's strengths and areas of need and guide recommendations for support.

What is the frequency and duration of sessions?

Session frequency and duration are determined by the student's individual needs and goals. Most students are seen once or twice a week for 45-60 minute sessions. For students receiving Orton-Gillingham instruction, consistency is especially important, and 2 sessions per week is often recommended.