Literacy Services

Literacy is the cornerstone of all learning and development, as it includes the essential skills of reading and writing. These skills are not only vital for academic success but also for everyday communication and problem-solving. The ability to read and write empowers children to engage with the world around them, understand new concepts, and express themselves effectively.

Early identification and targeted strategies can help children develop strong literacy skills, fostering their confidence and laying the groundwork for success in all areas of life. With the right approach, even children facing significant challenges in reading can make remarkable progress and thrive academically and socially.

Our Treatment Includes

  • Comprehensive assessment of your child’s reading and writing abilities
  • Individual therapy with a certified speech-language pathologist (SLP) or Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) 
  • Small group sessions for targeted reading and writing support

Our intervention programs use a multi-linguistic approach, combining fun, educational games with engaging learning strategies. We create an enjoyable and supportive environment where your child can build confidence and develop a lifelong love for reading and writing!

Research has shown that more than 90% of children with reading challenges can overcome their difficulties when provided with the right support and intervention.

Reading & Writing Milestones

Your child is on the right track in their reading and writing if they:

Early Pre-School Years
  • Pay attention to sound patterns in songs, books and nursery rhymes
  • Know the names of the letters of the alphabet
  • Demonstrate some interest in print
  • Pretend to read a book from memory
  • Demonstrate interest in pretending to write
Early Elementary Years
  • Have some ability to rhyme, segment sounds and manipulate sounds
  • Can match sounds to letters
  • Match spoken words to written words
  • Can accurately sound out words
  • Write in upper and lower case letters
  • Can print clearly
  • Utilize punctuation properly
  • Demonstrate planning in the writing process
Later Elementary Years
  • Have strong reading decoding skills
  • Can recognize multiple meanings in words or ideas
  • Demonstrate no difficulty making inferences
  • Uses more complex sentence structures
  • Are able to spell regular and irregular spelled words
  • Have strong editing skills

We’re here to help! Contact us for more information or to schedule an assessment and treatment.