What is the difference between LIteracy LIftoff's structured literacy sessions and tutoring?
First, our comprehensive evaluations identify the underlying causes of your child's reading difficulties. Using the testing results, we develop an intervention plan specific to your child. This plan includes the deficit skills that will be targeted during your child's literacy sessions using a structured and systematic format. Your child's progress on his or her literacy goals is then tracked via thorough data collection at each session.
Tutoring is a more generalized approach and does not begin with identifying the underlying causes of your child's reading difficulties. Any reading programs used by the tutor are either a) not research-based or b) not individualized for your child. Tutoring typically focuses on supporting homework completion and supporting the "symptoms" of a reading disability rather than treating the underlying causes. Tutoring rates tend to be lower because of these differences.
Tutoring is a more generalized approach and does not begin with identifying the underlying causes of your child's reading difficulties. Any reading programs used by the tutor are either a) not research-based or b) not individualized for your child. Tutoring typically focuses on supporting homework completion and supporting the "symptoms" of a reading disability rather than treating the underlying causes. Tutoring rates tend to be lower because of these differences.
is literacy treatment just for dyslexia?
Literacy treatment is for anyone struggling to read or spell. Our research-based, structured literacy approach is successful for a variety of reading difficulties including, but not limited to, spelling, semantics (word meaning), letter/sound recognition, and blending of sounds for reading.
Can a speech-language pathologist diagnose dyslexia?
SLPs are critical to the dyslexia diagnostic process. They can evaluate all areas of language development, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. By using a combination of standardized tests, an accurate diagnosis of dyslexia can be made by a well-trained SLP.
See The American Speech-Language Hearing Association's (ASHA) Written Language Disorders page for more information on the language areas listed above.
See The American Speech-Language Hearing Association's (ASHA) Written Language Disorders page for more information on the language areas listed above.
WHY SHOULD MY CHILD RECEIVE LITERACY TREATMENT FROM AN Speech-Language Pathologist?
An SLP has received master's level training in treating language-based disorders. Dyslexia and general literacy difficulties are language-based. The American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) states that dyslexia and literacy treatment is within a speech-language pathologist's scope of practice.
"SLPs' knowledge of normal and disordered language acquisition, and their clinical experience in developing individualized programs for children and adolescents, prepare them to assume a variety of roles related to the development of reading and writing. Appropriate roles and responsibilities for SLPs include, but are not limited to (a) preventing written language problems by fostering language acquisition and emergent literacy; (b) identifying children at risk for reading and writing problems; (c) assessing reading and writing; (d) providing intervention and documenting outcomes for reading and writing; and (e) assuming other roles, such as providing assistance to general education teachers, parents, and students; advocating for effective literacy practices; and advancing the knowledge base."
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2001). Roles and responsibilities of speech-language pathologists with respect to reading and writing in children and adolescents [Position Statement]. Available from www.asha.org/policy.
By choosing an SLP to deliver literacy intervention you are choosing a highly-qualified professional that can not only deliver treatment but also individualize that treatment based on the results of standardized assessments he or she has administered to your child.
"SLPs' knowledge of normal and disordered language acquisition, and their clinical experience in developing individualized programs for children and adolescents, prepare them to assume a variety of roles related to the development of reading and writing. Appropriate roles and responsibilities for SLPs include, but are not limited to (a) preventing written language problems by fostering language acquisition and emergent literacy; (b) identifying children at risk for reading and writing problems; (c) assessing reading and writing; (d) providing intervention and documenting outcomes for reading and writing; and (e) assuming other roles, such as providing assistance to general education teachers, parents, and students; advocating for effective literacy practices; and advancing the knowledge base."
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (2001). Roles and responsibilities of speech-language pathologists with respect to reading and writing in children and adolescents [Position Statement]. Available from www.asha.org/policy.
By choosing an SLP to deliver literacy intervention you are choosing a highly-qualified professional that can not only deliver treatment but also individualize that treatment based on the results of standardized assessments he or she has administered to your child.
what is a written language disorder?
The American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) provides a thorough explanation of written language disorders. In summary, written language disorders involve an impairment in fluency (e.g. reading coding and sight word recognition), reading comprehension, written spelling, or written expression (e.g. essay composition). A word recognition disorder is also known as dyslexia.
why is an evaluation so costly?
A comprehensive oral and written language evaluation may seem to be rather expensive, however, many are unaware of the actual time involved from start to finish. The following is a breakdown of what is involved in our typical oral and written language evaluation:
15-20 minutes, Intake and referral information
1.5-2 hours, Review of consultation information, review of intake forms, and evaluation preparation
4-8 hours, One-on-one evaluation sessions typically involving four standardized tests
4-6 hours, Scoring of tests and completion of written report, including recommendations and treatment plan
1 hour, Feedback session with client/parent(s)
At $80 per hour, the cost for such an evaluation would be $860-$1376. While that may seem very high, compare the cost to what you might pay a mechanic, plumber, attorney, or psychologist. A speech-language pathologist has a minimum of two years post-graduate training, a clinical fellowship year (internship), and many hours of continuing education courses in order to maintain his or her license. This expertise and training are important factors in getting the clearest diagnosis and most useful recommendations for clients.
15-20 minutes, Intake and referral information
1.5-2 hours, Review of consultation information, review of intake forms, and evaluation preparation
4-8 hours, One-on-one evaluation sessions typically involving four standardized tests
4-6 hours, Scoring of tests and completion of written report, including recommendations and treatment plan
1 hour, Feedback session with client/parent(s)
At $80 per hour, the cost for such an evaluation would be $860-$1376. While that may seem very high, compare the cost to what you might pay a mechanic, plumber, attorney, or psychologist. A speech-language pathologist has a minimum of two years post-graduate training, a clinical fellowship year (internship), and many hours of continuing education courses in order to maintain his or her license. This expertise and training are important factors in getting the clearest diagnosis and most useful recommendations for clients.
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