Literacy & Reading

Signs your child would benefit from a reading and literacy evaluation

Every child learns at their own pace, but an evaluation may help if your child:

• Has trouble learning letter names and sounds
• Struggles with rhyming, clapping syllables, or breaking words into sounds
• Has difficulty sounding out new words or reads slowly and with effort
• Guesses at words, skips lines, or loses their place when reading
• Has trouble understanding or remembering what they read
• Struggles with spelling or avoids reading and writing
• Has a family history of reading difficulties or dyslexia

Trust your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, we’re here to help.

What to expect at a reading and literacy evaluation

We complete evaluations over three visits, so your child has time to get comfortable and our team can get a true picture of their reading and literacy skills.

1. 1
   Before the visits

   We’ll get a referral from your child’s physician and send intake paperwork about your child’s history, school experience, and your concerns. If you have report cards, school testing, or an IEP, please bring copies.

2. 2
   During the visits

   A speech-language pathologist will talk with you and use a mix of standardized testing, informal testing, and age-appropriate activities to look at phonological awareness, decoding, reading fluency, comprehension, spelling, and overall language skills.

3. 3
   After the visits

   We’ll go over the results with you, answer your questions, and share recommendations, including whether therapy is needed and how often.