Services

Reading Evaluation 

Our reading evaluation is for parents who are concerned about their child’s lack of reading progress and wish to uncover the source of the child’s reading difficulties. It is the most comprehensive evaluation we provide and includes norm-referenced testing which allows us to compare how the child performs when compared to same age peers. 

​Testing takes anywhere from 90 to 120 minutes. A written report will be provided several days after testing.

Areas assessed:
  • Rapid Naming
  • Phonological Awareness
  • Phonics
  • Word level decoding
  • Spelling
  • Reading accuracy, fluency, and comprehension

​A combination of the following assessments are used: CTOPP 2, GORT 5, TOWRE 2, TWS 5, PAST, Testing of Single Word Reading, Assessment of Phonograms in Isolation, and the F & P Benchmark Assessment System​ ​(for K-8 students)


​Orton-Gillingham
Initial ​Assessment & Dyslexia Screening

For a student’s first session, a range of criterion-referenced tests are administered to help us identify the student’s strengths and weaknesses. These assessments can also be used as a dyslexia screener.
​Testing takes approximately 60 minutes followed by a debriefing with parents to review observations and testing results. The debriefing can take place immediately after testing in our office or can be scheduled to take place over the phone. No written report is provided.  

Areas assessed:
  • Rapid Naming (for K and 1st grade students)
  • Phonological Awareness
  • Phonics
  • Word level decoding
  • Irregular sight words for reading and spelling
  • Reading accuracy, fluency, and comprehension
​A combination of the following assessments are used: Heggerty Phonological Awareness Screener, PAST, Testing of Single Word Reading, DIBELS, Reading and Spelling Irregular Sight Words, Phonograms in Isolation,  and the Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System

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Orton-Gillingham
​ Session

Orton-Gillingham is a multi-sensory approach for students who have been diagnosed with dyslexia or who struggle with decoding and spelling. A complete Orton-Gillingham lesson includes review material, phonemic awareness training, a new learning concept, and reading of connected text.

Sessions are scheduled in 45 to 60 minute increments depending on the student’s age and learning style.

Writing Instruction

This is an option for students who need writing instruction and skill development using the resources Framing Your Thoughts and Teaching Basic Writing Skills.

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