08/01/2022
When I tell people I specialize in working with school age students on reading and writing people will respond, “I thought you were a speech therapist?” I am! Which is why I am the perfect person to help your learner with reading and writing.
Children are often first diagnosed with a language disorder in 3rd or 4th grade when teachers see difficulty with their written language. If your child shows any of these red flags please reach out to a speech language pathologist:
Child does not understand what they read
Child does not understand a teacher’s written directions
Child does not understand written questions including literacy response questions
Child does not understand math word problems
Child uses nonspecific language in written work (e.g., thing and stuff)
Child uses only simple sentences in writing
Child writes disorganized stories
Child does not write in complete sentences
If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s reading and writing skills please reach out to a speech-language pathologist, your child’s pediatrician, or school support team.
