Reading Therapy | Emerge Pediatric Therapy

Speech-Language Pathologists have extensive knowledge of and experience treating many challenges related to development of reading accuracy, fluency, and comprehension, including:

Language and its subsystems, including phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics
Phonological Awareness, such as rhyming, alliteration, blending, and segmenting
Speech-Sound Disorders
Higher-order thinking skills

Reading disorder frequently co-occurs with other neurodevelopmental disorders, including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), anxiety and depressive disorders, and conduct disorders. Speech-Language Pathologists have received extensive training in working with individuals with a range of needs and comorbidities.

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What does a reading session look like at Emerge?

Each session will start with visual and auditory/kinesthetic drill of previously taught concepts in order to support memory and automaticity. Then, your child will be taught a new concept and practice knowledge and application via personalized multi-sensory experiences, reading, and spelling activities.

When your child starts reading sessions, they will be provided with a take-home folder and “tool kit” to assist with daily at-home practice. You will be provided with a script and list of tips for supporting your child.

Speech-language pathologists reading with a young girl

toddler girl reading a book while her feet are resting on her mother's knee

Here are some red flags for early reading development:

Trouble rhyming
Trouble clapping syllables
Trouble determining what sound a word starts with
Trouble remembering letters and their sounds
Avoids reading

Common reasons for seeking support:

Your child dislikes reading and avoids it
Your child has trouble recognizing sight words
Your child has difficulty sounding out and blending new and familiar words
Your child has difficulty segmenting and spelling new and familiar words
Your child has difficulty understanding and participating in sound games that include rhyming, alliteration, and syllable clapping
Your child has difficulty answering comprehension questions about an oral or written passage
Your child sounds stilted with little variation in their intonation

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