Reading and Writing - disorders in these areas can affect both receptive and expressive language use in written form, and are most often first identified in school-age children.
Reading disorders are most commonly referred to as "dyslexia" and can trigger a crisis when a child reaches kindergarten or first-grade. Popular understanding holds that dyslexia involves letter reversals, and in some cases that is true. But a certified speech language pathologist understands that there can be much more involved. Language itself is the use of symbols (spoken words) to symbolize objects and ideas. Reading adds another layer of symbology, where graphemes (letters) represent individual sounds, to an already abstract system. Multisensory approaches have been proven effective time and time again to help dyslexic individuals bridge the gap between letters, the sounds they represent, the words they comprise, and the meanings those words convey. Lindamood Bell has several multisensory programs designed to serve clients with different types of reading disorders, including LIPS, Seeing Stars, and VV (Visualizing and Verbalizing). A certified speech language pathologist may choose from these programs or others (Orton Gillingham for instance) to find the best, most effective modality to improve a client's ability to decode or comprehend written language.
Writing involves many of the same skills as reading, and certainly relies on an ability to read, but here spelling, expressive language, and organizational skills are key. A speech language pathologist can help identify and treat many of the factors that can cause frustration when children are struggling to write, at all levels of schooling. At first, a referral to an occupational therapist may be in order, especially if a fine motor coordination deficit is noted during assessment or therapy. For some clients, writing disorders may involve only higher level demands encountered in late elementary school or after.
Conditions such as LD, SLD, ADHD and/or executive function difficulties can impact both reading and writing success at any level. A full language evaluation including a reading and writing assessment can determine what areas, if any, need attention. Some clients come to a speech langugage pathologist with a psychoeducational or other professional evaluation already completed, which the clinician can then use to design a plan of action for therapeutic intervention.
If you suspect that your child has a reading or writing disorder, a certified speech-language pathologist can help.
Clarity Speech and Language Therapy, LLC offers in-home therapy to address each client's needs with care and precision. Please use the contact button below to take the next step:
Writing involves many of the same skills as reading, and certainly relies on an ability to read, but here spelling, expressive language, and organizational skills are key. A speech language pathologist can help identify and treat many of the factors that can cause frustration when children are struggling to write, at all levels of schooling. At first, a referral to an occupational therapist may be in order, especially if a fine motor coordination deficit is noted during assessment or therapy. For some clients, writing disorders may involve only higher level demands encountered in late elementary school or after.
Conditions such as LD, SLD, ADHD and/or executive function difficulties can impact both reading and writing success at any level. A full language evaluation including a reading and writing assessment can determine what areas, if any, need attention. Some clients come to a speech langugage pathologist with a psychoeducational or other professional evaluation already completed, which the clinician can then use to design a plan of action for therapeutic intervention.
If you suspect that your child has a reading or writing disorder, a certified speech-language pathologist can help.
Clarity Speech and Language Therapy, LLC offers in-home therapy to address each client's needs with care and precision. Please use the contact button below to take the next step:
