Frequently Asked Questions
What is dyslexia? what are the warning signs?
In general, a person with dyslexia tends to have substantially lower reading and spelling achievement than is expected considering his or her measured intelligence and age-appropriate education. This achievement gap is due in large part to deficits in the phonological component of language (phonemic awareness).
Dyslexia refers to a range of symptoms, specifically reading, spelling, writing and pronouncing words. Secondary symptoms include problems with comprehension and a lack of reading experience that can interfere with vocabulary growth.
Dyslexia warning signs:
Dyslexia refers to a range of symptoms, specifically reading, spelling, writing and pronouncing words. Secondary symptoms include problems with comprehension and a lack of reading experience that can interfere with vocabulary growth.
Dyslexia warning signs:
- Weak phonemic awareness
- Chronic ear infections
- Inability to create words that rhyme
- Difficulty with time concepts
- Dreads going to school
- Trouble memorizing math facts
- Difficulty with directions
- Complaining of stomachaches or headaches
- Poor self image
- Difficulty with spoken language
is dyslexia considered a learning disability?
Dyslexia (and its many classifications) is often referred to as a learning disability because it can make it very difficult for a student to succeed without intervention. Many of our students with dyslexia are very bright, but have differences in the way the brain functions when it comes to reading and spelling. Dyslexia is not due to lack of effort or intelligence. When identified and addressed by appropriate teaching methods, individuals with dyslexia can learn successfully. Dyslexia can be addressed with methods that are tailored to the individual's needs. This is the purpose of our diagnostic testing and daily instruction.
what does a testing cost?
- The cost for a diagnostic testing, hour-long consultation, and full diagnostic report is $795 for clients age 7 and up, and $595 for clients age 5 and 6. There is a discount for additional testings within the same immediate family, such as siblings or parents.
what if i need to cancel?
Please note that once you have booked an appointment with us, it means we have reserved time in our schedule exclusively for you. No-shows or cancellations within 24 hours of the scheduled appointment will be subject to a $100 cancellation fee, to which our usual payment policies apply. Cancellations made prior to 24 hours before your appointment time will be processed without penalty. Please contact us at 503-620-2223 or [email protected] if you need to cancel or reschedule before the 24-hour window to avoid any cancellation fee.
what does treatment cost?
Currently, clinical instruction at one hour per day costs $1,150 per month. That works out to an average of $57.50 per hour. This includes daily one-on-one, hour-long sessions with trained clinicians working on a treatment plan individualized for the student.
how is your treatment different than other tutoring programs?
The reading program we use addresses a level before phonics. This multisensory approach helps students connect what their eyes see, their ears hear, and their mouths feel when they read or say sounds. All of this feedback helps students avoid or identify decoding and encoding errors. This method changes the pathways in the brain and enables students to self-correct. Students always work one-on-one with their clinician.
Following our thorough diagnostic testing we discover that some students, regardless of decoding ability, are unable to understand what they read. We have a program that teaches students to make pictures in their minds as they read or listen to language. Other tutoring programs often assume that if you can read, you can comprehend. We see students who read very well, but have very weak understanding of what they read. Teaching students to use imagery helps them improve their comprehension and vocabulary. Our treatment addresses individual needs rather than assuming a one-size-fits-all type of approach.
Following our thorough diagnostic testing we discover that some students, regardless of decoding ability, are unable to understand what they read. We have a program that teaches students to make pictures in their minds as they read or listen to language. Other tutoring programs often assume that if you can read, you can comprehend. We see students who read very well, but have very weak understanding of what they read. Teaching students to use imagery helps them improve their comprehension and vocabulary. Our treatment addresses individual needs rather than assuming a one-size-fits-all type of approach.
why must students attend daily?
In order to change the pathways in the brain, consistent and consecutive instruction is most beneficial. Our goal is to empower students to read, spell, and comprehend grade appropriate material on their own. Without daily repetition, students would be less likely to remember and apply their new skills independently, and would experience significantly slower progress through the programs of instruction.
do you retest at the end of treatment?
We always retest our students at the end of treatment. Retesting takes place during the student's regularly scheduled sessions. There is no extra fee for retesting. We will send a final report the week after the student's last day of treatment. This report includes the initial test scores, retest scores, and suggestions and recommendations to help your student maintain his or her progress.
DO YOU BILL INSURANCE?
As we are considered an academic service rather than a medical one, we cannot directly bill insurance.
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