Dyslexia is a common language processing disorder that affects approximately 1 in 5 students. Kids with dyslexia often have average to above-average intelligence but face challenges with reading, writing, and decoding text. It’s not just about reversing letters or numbers; symptoms can include struggling with reading comprehension, frequent skipping or adding of words, and a dislike for reading. 

At its core, dyslexia is a phonological delay, which impacts the brain's ability to connect sounds with specific letters or letter groups. This foundational skill is essential for reading and literacy. Dyslexia can also affect memory, such as the ability to hold onto the first sound of a word while decoding the rest.

Our licensed Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) work with your child to strengthen their phonological coding skills through activities that engage and challenge their brain. We also use proven programs like the Wilson Reading Program and the Lindamood Phonemic Sequencing Program to rebuild the building blocks of literacy. 

Confidence and self-advocacy are key. Beyond improving reading skills, we help children understand their dyslexia, teach them how to explain their learning needs to peers and educators, and equip them with tools to manage their condition effectively. With personalized care, dyslexia becomes something your child can confidently tackle, not something that holds them back.

Dysgraphia is a learning disorder affecting written expression, often making writing tasks slow, unclear, or frustrating for the child. Symptoms can include inconsistent or messy handwriting, frequent erasing, poor word spacing, spelling challenges, or writing fatigue. It’s not uncommon for dysgraphia to occur alongside dyslexia or ADHD. 

Signs of Dysgraphia:

• Mixing upper- and lowercase letters. 

• Difficulty with spacing and alignment on the page. 

• Unusual hand or wrist positions while writing. 

• Frequent complaints of sore hands. 

• Spelling issues, such as missing letters or unfinished words.

Our Occupational Therapy Practitioners take a multi-sensory approach to help kids improve handwriting, letter formation, and written expression. This includes engaging techniques like:

• Kinesthetic activities, such as physically constructing letters. 

• Auditory cues, like verbal instructions or catchy songs to reinforce proper strokes. 

• Visual modeling to demonstrate correct letter formation. 

• Whole-body movements and exercises to make learning fun and interactive. 

These strategies are designed to meet your child where they are and equip them with the skills they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom.