Nishara Mooruth & Associates assists individuals with dyslexia by targeting the foundational language skills that are critical for reading, spelling, and writing. Our services include comprehensive assessments, targeted interventions, and collaboration with families and educators to create a supportive learning environment.
Dyslexia Assessment
We perform a thorough evaluation of language and literacy skills to identify an individual’s specific challenges and strengths. The assessment covers several areas:
Phonological processing: The ability to recognize and manipulate sounds in spoken language, which is often an underlying issue in dyslexia.
Literacy skills: An individual’s current abilities in reading, spelling, and writing.
Comprehension: How well an individual understands and interprets spoken and written information.
Receptive and expressive language: The ability to both understand and effectively use language to communicate.
Language organization: How a person structures their thoughts and sentences.
Dyslexia Intervention strategy
Based on the assessment, we develop a personalized treatment plan using evidence-based methods, such as a structured literacy program. These interventions often include:
Phonological awareness training: Activities like rhyming, blending sounds together to form words, and breaking words into individual sound segments (phonemes).
Phonics instruction: Explicitly teaching the relationship between letters and sounds. Therapists may use a multisensory approach that engages visual, auditory, and tactile senses to reinforce learning.
Reading fluency exercises: Practicing reading aloud with accuracy, expression, and appropriate pacing. Techniques like repeated reading of a passage or paired reading with a partner are common.
Comprehension strategies: Teaching skills to help with understanding text, such as summarizing information, making predictions, and asking questions.
Vocabulary development: Using structured language activities to expand vocabulary, improve word retrieval, and teach word-finding strategies.
Writing support: Helping with spelling, grammar, and organizing thoughts for written assignments.
Collaborative support
We work as a team to ensure comprehensive support for the individual. This collaborative approach includes:
Parent and family education: Explaining the condition and providing strategies for practicing skills at home. This helps families create a supportive learning environment.
School consultation: Working with teachers and other school staff to implement strategies in the classroom. They can help modify how new material is presented to better suit the student’s needs.
Team collaboration: Partnering with other professionals, such as occupational therapists and school psychologists, for a holistic approach to treatment.
Benefits of speech therapy for dyslexic individuals
Engaging in speech therapy can offer a range of benefits beyond improved reading and writing skills, such as:
Increased confidence and self-esteem by empowering individuals to manage their challenges effectively.
Enhanced academic and social outcomes by developing strong literacy and communication skills.
Early intervention: Starting therapy at a young age can help build a strong foundation for future academic success and prevent long-term struggles.
