Speechology NWA

02/04/2026

🚨 This is how kids quietly fall behind in school 🚨

Your child may say,
“I know that spelling rule.”

But if their accuracy is 50–70%, the skill is not mastered. At school pace, that means guessing, confusion, and gaps that grow fast.

Research in structured literacy shows students need about 95% accuracy for a reading or spelling skill to truly stick and support future learning. Below that, the brain is still working too hard just to apply the rule, leaving kids behind as lessons move on.

This is why some kids seem “fine” early on, then suddenly struggle in reading and spelling.

📚 Source:
Louisa Moats, Speech to Print;
Linnea Ehri, orthographic mapping research;
IDA (International Dyslexia Association)

If this sounds familiar, extra support can make all the difference.

📍 Speechology NWA
✔ Dyslexia & reading intervention
✔ Accepts Medicaid, BCBS, and municipal plans

Message us to ask about referrals or evaluations. Early support matters!

01/29/2026

🧠 Why repetition matters for students with dyslexia

Students with dyslexia don’t struggle because they aren’t trying hard enough.
Their brains need more repetitions for reading and spelling skills to become automatic.

A typical learner may need 10–20 repetitions.
A student with dyslexia may need hundreds of correct, structured repetitions over time, sometimes 300–400+, for a skill to truly stick.

This repetition happens gradually through:
• explicit instruction
• structured review
• repeated reading and spelling
• revisiting skills across weeks and months

When skills seem mastered one week and shaky the next, it’s not lack of effort.
It means the skill hasn’t reached automaticity yet.

More repetition isn’t a setback.
It’s how dyslexic learners succeed.

01/06/2026

🚨 Do. Not. Wait. 🚨
If a child starts behind in reading, the odds of catching up fall fast:
📚 49% in kindergarten
📘 29% in first grade
📗 18% in second grade
📕 5% in third grade
We don’t have a third-grade reading crisis — we have an early learning opportunity.
When parents, teachers, and interventionists work together early, kids thrive.
At Speechology NWA, we believe prevention is better than remediation.
Let’s start early. Let’s start strong.
📖 Source: Aldeman, C. (2024). Do. Not. Wait.

12/19/2025

Today is the last day of school for many of our students, so we wanted to take a moment to wish you and your family happy holidays. We appreciate you and are so thankful to be part of your child’s journey!

12/10/2025

📣 Second grade parents… this one’s for you.

If your child is bright, curious, and creative but reading and spelling feel much harder than they should, trust your gut. Many parents miss early red flags because their child is smart and masking well. Early signs matter!

Here are common indicators of dyslexia in second grade:
• Difficulty learning letters and sounds
• Trouble remembering sight words
• Frequent b/d or p/q reversals
• Struggles with rhyming
• Slow, choppy reading
• Spelling that does not match the sounds (kat, sed)
• Avoids reading aloud
• Trouble remembering sequences
• Family history of reading struggles
• Smart kid, but reading feels like a battle

If you are checking several of these boxes, your child may need a deeper look at their reading skills. Early identification leads to much stronger outcomes.

🌟 We offer dyslexia evaluations and structured literacy intervention designed for readers who need more support.
If you are unsure where your child falls, message us. We are happy to guide you.

💙 We accept BCBS, Arkansas Medicaid, and Municipal insurance.

📩 To learn more or schedule an evaluation:
• Email: speechologynwa@gmail.com
• Visit: www.speechologynwa.com

You do not have to wait and see. Trust your instincts. You know your child best.

12/09/2025

Here at Speechology, we are fully committed to helping kids recall their sounds… even if it means taping Eddy (our short vowel e cue card) straight to our foreheads while they read their words.

If it works, it works.
SLP life at its finest. 😄📚✨

11/28/2025

🚨 Does your child guess at words? Mix up sounds? Avoid reading?
You’re not alone. Studies show that up to 1 in 5 children have dyslexia or other reading difficulties.

At Speechology NWA, we provide structured, evidence-based reading intervention to help struggling readers build confidence and skills that last.

We are currently accepting new students.
We accept BCBS, Municipal, and Arkansas Medicaid.

If you’re worried about your child’s reading, trust your instincts.
📧 Send us a message with questions or to get on the schedule.

11/13/2025

This school year is the start of Arkansas putting the new 3rd grade reading promotion rules into place. Beginning with the end of the 2025–26 year, students who don’t meet the reading benchmark may be retained, but there are good-cause exemptions that can still allow promotion.

The “minimum reading standard” is defined in the guidance as a Level 2 or higher on the Grade 3 ATLAS ELA assessment for promotion eligibility.

Good-cause exemptions include:
• English learners with less than 3 years of English instruction
• Students with an IEP or 504 who’ve had 2+ years of strong reading intervention
• Students already retained in K–3
• Students with 2+ years of intensive reading intervention who still show a reading delay
• Students who can show they’re reading on grade level through work samples
• Special situations approved by the state

All students who don’t meet the standard will get extra reading help, whether they stay in 3rd or move to 4th with an exemption.

If you’re worried about your child’s reading progress, reach out today. We’re here to help.

Source:
Arkansas Department of Education – Third Grade Promotion
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/third-grade-promotion

11/10/2025

Reading shouldn’t feel like a daily struggle.

Research shows that about 20% of children have dyslexia, and many go undiagnosed until upper elementary or even middle school. The earlier we understand how a child learns, the faster we can help them succeed.

At Speechology NWA, we offer comprehensive dyslexia evaluations and evidence-based reading intervention. Our goal is to help kids feel confident, capable, and proud of their progress.

If your child avoids reading, mixes up letters, or seems bright but frustrated by schoolwork, trust your gut—it might be time for an evaluation.

Send us a message or give us a call. Early identification leads to lifelong confidence in learning.

We accept Medicaid, BCBS, Municipal, and EFA Funds.

11/06/2025

🚨 Dyslexia doesn’t start in 3rd grade.
It starts in the brain long before a child ever picks up a book.

Research shows kids with dyslexia have differences in how their brain processes language before kindergarten. That means we can spot it early… and help early.

If your child is struggling with reading, spelling, or remembering sight words. Don’t wait for them to “catch up.”
The sooner we understand how their brain learns, the sooner we can support it.

11/03/2025

🚨 LAST CALL! 🚨
This is your final chance to snag a Speechology NWA shirt!
Orders are closing very soon. Don’t miss out on repping your favorite clinic in style.
👉 Message us your size today before the order goes in!

💙 Speechology NWA – where speech, reading, and confidence grow!

💙 Reading is a Right, Not a Privilege. 💙
We’re so excited to share our new Speechology NWA shirts!
Each shirt helps spread awareness for dyslexia and supports our clinic’s mission to make reading accessible for all learners.

👕 Shirts are $11 each
To order, message us here or reach out to Kayleigh or Lindsey by text or email.

Thank you for supporting our clinic and helping us advocate for literacy for every child! 📚✨

10/27/2025

🚨 Do. Not. Wait. 🚨
If a child starts behind in reading, the odds of catching up fall fast:
📚 49% in kindergarten
📘 29% in first grade
📗 18% in second grade
📕 5% in third grade

We don’t have a third-grade reading crisis — we have an early learning opportunity.
When parents, teachers, and interventionists work together early, kids thrive.

At Speechology NWA, we believe prevention is better than remediation.
Let’s start early. Let’s start strong.

📖 Source: Aldeman, C. (2024). Do. Not. Wait.