Assessment of the critical underlying skills that are essential to becoming a successful reader and writer!
Identifies Red Flags Associated with Reading and Writing Disorders
Ages 4-6
1 - 1.5 hour session
Includes case history, caregiver questionnaire, speech and phonological awareness assessments
Summary (written report extra and billed at $140/hr.)
Identifies Missing or Delayed Foundation Skills for Speech, Language and Literacy Development
Ages 5-6 (Kindergarten and Grade 1)
2 - 1 hour sessions
Includes case history, parent and teacher questionnaires, speech and oral motor assessment, standardized, norm referenced assessments of language and early literacy skills, results debrief with parents, and written report with speech/language diagnosis, recommendations, and strategies
For Parents Looking to Obtain a Formal Language and/or Reading Disorder Diagnosis (including Dyslexia)
Ages 7+
3-4 - 1 hour sessions (TBD by SLP)
Includes case history, parent and teacher questionnaires, consultation with the school team, standardized norm referenced assessments of language and literacy skills, dynamic assessment of supportive strategies, results debrief with parents, and written report with diagnosis and recommendations
Specializing in therapy for Neurodivergent and Dyslexic Children
For children ages 5+ with a school Individual Education Plan (IEP) and/or identified learning challenges such as attention to detail, filtering distractions, task completion, understanding what is expected, social communication, explaining their ideas, language comprehension and memory deficits, etc.
Individualized sessions will focus on developing stronger Executive Functioning and Problem Solving Skills.
*Requires initial screening and/or assessment from an SLP or Educational Psychologist
Individualized, multi-sensory skill-based therapy approach will be based on your child's learning profile but will include evidence-based literacy instruction methods and resources: Orton Gillingham, Lindamood Bell, UFLI, Heggerty, etc.
Individual therapy sessions for your child's difficulties with speech sound production and/or language disorders can be scheduled in your home or by telepractice (online sessions).
Areas of specialty:
*1 hour sessions include 45 min. of direct therapy and 15 min. for notes, reflection, planning, and material prep for the home program *Session blocks of 5+ are available at discounted rate (contact me for more information)
I can assist parents/guardians as they navigate their way through the, often overwhelming, world of educational support meetings and documentation. If your child has a learning difference/disability or behaviours that interfere with their learning, you NEED an advocate/coach. I have over 20 years of experience as an educational SLP as well as extensive training and research into understanding current legislation and guidelines related to your child's right to quality, inclusive, education.
I will review your child's IEP and/or Behaviour Support Plan and any supporting assessment reports and then meet with you to ensure you have the understanding you need to represent your values, perspectives, and your child's unique needs to the school learning team in a way that is assertive and collaborative!
For parents that are interested in learning more about the provincial and federal legislation/policies/coding and funding manuals related to your child's right to a quality, inclusive education. This service is more appropriate for parents that are experiencing difficulties communicating with their child's school team and/or feel their child's learning needs are not being met. I will help you get ready to be the assertive yet collaborative voice you need tbe in meetings (IEP, Behaviour, VTRA...)
For parents/guardians that feel overwhelmed and/or underinformed at their child's educational meetings. I can attend the meetings alongside you in-person or via Zoom and help you understand and navigate the often complicated world of educational assessments, documentation, and support options. I will help you be an assertive yet collaborative voice for your child so you can be an equal member of your child's education team!
"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself." John Dewey
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