The Reading & Language Learning Center

The Reading & Language Learning Center RLLC is a private speech therapy practice treating children with

👅 speech
🗣️ language &
📚reading disorders

(RLLC) was founded in 2002 as a center for the treatment of dyslexia and language deficits in children and adults. In addition to treatment, it has engaged in clinical program development in the areas of phonemic awareness and higher level reading programs for middle and high school students. The center provides a wide range of services for children and adults with speech, language and reading disorders. The RLLC owners have more than 30 years combined experience working in the field as Speech-Language Pathologists. We ensure a high quality of treatment and customer satisfaction.

Planning summer support for your child? Start here. ☀️Join us for a free 30-minute virtual info session about our Orton-...
03/10/2026

Planning summer support for your child? Start here. ☀️

Join us for a free 30-minute virtual info session about our Orton-Gillingham Summer Programs.

📅 March 12
🕛 12:00 PM EST
💻 Virtual

We’ll walk through how the program works, who it’s designed for, and answer your questions.

It’s a simple way to get clarity before making summer plans.

And if summer support is already on your radar, timing matters.
Our early bird discount is currently available, but it won’t be around forever.

Join the info session and take advantage of the early bird rate before it disappears.

🔗 Save your spot: https://www.readingllcenter.com/summer-info-sessions/

Today we celebrate the women who shape our world. 🌸International Women’s Day is a moment to recognize the voices, leader...
03/09/2026

Today we celebrate the women who shape our world. 🌸

International Women’s Day is a moment to recognize the voices, leadership, and contributions of women everywhere.

And it’s also part of something bigger.
March is Women’s History Month.

A time to honor the women who paved the way, the women leading today, and the girls growing into the future.

At RLLC, this month is especially meaningful.
We are proud to be a woman-founded and woman-owned practice, built by women who care deeply about supporting children and families.

Here’s to strength, resilience, and the stories that continue to shape history. 💗

📚 Introducing RLLC Book Madness! 📚We are kicking off our very own RLLC Book Madness, a fun bracket-style competition to ...
03/06/2026

📚 Introducing RLLC Book Madness! 📚

We are kicking off our very own RLLC Book Madness, a fun bracket-style competition to find our community’s favorite children’s book.

But we need your help to build the bracket.

👇 Drop your child’s favorite book in the comments so we can add it to the competition.

Next week, our therapists and students will start voting during sessions to see which books advance through each round.

We will also be sharing matchups on our Instagram Stories, so your kids can vote at home too.

By the end of the month, we will crown the Ultimate RLLC Book Champion.

Ready… set… recommend your favorite books below!

Understanding how a child learns can feel overwhelming, especially when families hear terms like psychoeducational evalu...
03/04/2026

Understanding how a child learns can feel overwhelming, especially when families hear terms like psychoeducational evaluation.

In our latest episode of More Than Words: Treating the Whole Child, Tristen sits down with licensed school psychologist Megan Davis of to break down what these evaluations really are and how they help uncover a child’s strengths, challenges, and learning needs.

If you've ever wondered whether your child might benefit from an evaluation, what actually happens during testing, or how the results can support your child at school and at home, this conversation is for you. Megan helps demystify the process and explains how evaluations can give families a clearer roadmap for helping their child thrive.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
https://plinkhq.com/i/1582688924?to=page

✨ In this episode we discuss:
🧠 What a psychoeducational evaluation actually measures
🔎 How evaluations look at the whole child, not just test scores
👩‍👩‍👧 What parents and kids can expect during the evaluation process
📊 Signs that it may be time to consider an evaluation
🏫 The difference between private and school-based evaluations
💡 Why diagnoses are meant to create clarity and access to support

Happy Holi to all who celebrate! 🌸✨May this Festival of Colors bring joy, connection, and new beginnings to you and your...
03/03/2026

Happy Holi to all who celebrate! 🌸✨

May this Festival of Colors bring joy, connection, and new beginnings to you and your family. Holi is a beautiful reminder that when we come together, we create something vibrant and meaningful.

Wishing you a day filled with laughter, love, and lots of color.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! 🎉📚Swipe through to see some of our favorite Dr. Seuss books and the language skills they help...
03/02/2026

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! 🎉📚

Swipe through to see some of our favorite Dr. Seuss books and the language skills they help build.

We’re highlighting stories that support:
• Rhyming and phonological awareness
• Vocabulary development
• Comprehension and inferencing
• Narrative and retelling skills

His books may be playful and imaginative, but they are full of opportunities to strengthen the building blocks of reading.

As you read today, try pausing before a rhyme, asking prediction questions, or retelling the story together. Small shifts in how we read can make a big difference in language growth.

Which Dr. Seuss book is your family’s favorite? Tell us below. 👇

03/02/2026

Explicit instruction focuses on breaking down learning into manageable chucks and providing immediate feedback 🗣️. This is especially beneficial to struggling students. 😣

Is your child struggling? RLLC can help! Book a consultation today! link in bio 🔗

Looking for structured literacy games created by SLPs?Our Teachers Pay Teachers store includes literacy resources develo...
02/26/2026

Looking for structured literacy games created by SLPs?

Our Teachers Pay Teachers store includes literacy resources developed and used inside real therapy sessions at The Reading & Language Learning Center.

Inside you will find:
📘 Free literacy downloads
🎲 Engaging Roll & Read games
✏️ Spelling rule teaching supports
🧠 Low-prep materials for struggling readers

We are continuing to add new resources, so be sure to follow our store for updates.

Browse here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/the-reading-and-language-learning-center

We’ve been talking a lot about dysgraphia and written expression challenges lately.If you’ve been nodding along thinking...
02/24/2026

We’ve been talking a lot about dysgraphia and written expression challenges lately.

If you’ve been nodding along thinking, “This sounds like my child,” you’re not alone.

When writing feels overwhelming, students often struggle with:
📝 Getting ideas onto paper
🧠 Organizing their thoughts
🧩 Using correct grammar and sentence structure
🔍 Editing their own work

Our Summer Writing Program is designed specifically to support students who need explicit, structured instruction in written expression.

If you attended our Ask the Experts event and walked away wondering whether your child needs more support, this program was created with families like yours in mind.

Spots are limited for summer. Reach out to learn more or visit the link below to enroll.

https://www.readingllcenter.com/services/intensive-programs-camps/summer-writing-program/


This Black History Month, we’re highlighting powerful stories that celebrate identity, resilience, creativity, and brill...
02/23/2026

This Black History Month, we’re highlighting powerful stories that celebrate identity, resilience, creativity, and brilliance across ages and interests.

Neurodivergent & Proud
🩺 Doctor Dyslexia Dude – A memoir-style story about growing up with dyslexia and turning challenges into strengths.
🧠 Black, Brilliant and Dyslexic – A collection highlighting the lived experiences and voices of Black individuals with dyslexia.
👑 Crown Is Yours – An empowering story about purpose, identity, and recognizing your own brilliance.

Dream Big: Scientists & Trailblazers
🌕 Reaching for the Moon – The inspiring autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, sharing how she broke barriers in mathematics and helped make space travel possible.
🚀 Mae Among the Stars – The story of Mae Jemison and how one little girl’s dream led her to become the first Black woman in space.
⚡️ VIP: Lewis Latimer – The story of inventor Lewis Latimer and his contributions to electrical innovation.

Arts & Expression
🎶 Melodies of The Weary Blues – Langston Hughes’ poetry brought to life, celebrating rhythm, music, and the Harlem Renaissance.
🩰 Ready to Fly – The story of Sylvia Townsend, who overcame barriers to become a groundbreaking ballerina.

Growing Up & Finding Your Voice
👩🏾‍🦱 Curlfriends – A joyful celebration of friendship and embracing natural hair with confidence and pride.
☁️ Sleep Over Night – A sweet and relatable story about a young girl navigating the excitement and nerves of her first sleepover.
🖤 Ghost Boys – A powerful story about a young boy who begins to understand injustice and history after becoming a ghost.

Representation matters. Stories matter. Identity matters.

Save this list for your next read!

RLLC would like to wish you a joyful and blessed Ramadan! 🌙🤍
02/18/2026

RLLC would like to wish you a joyful and blessed Ramadan! 🌙🤍

Can yoga really help speech?In our newest episode of More Than Words, Tristen sits down with speech-language pathologist...
02/18/2026

Can yoga really help speech?

In our newest episode of More Than Words, Tristen sits down with speech-language pathologist and yoga teacher Jennifer Schmid to explore how movement, breath, and regulation can create better conditions for speech and language growth.

Speech is not just about the mouth. It is connected to attention, motor planning, emotional regulation, and nervous system balance.

In this episode, you will learn:

✨ Why regulation is foundational for communication
🧠 How breath supports focus and motor planning
🧘 What “yoga-informed” means in speech therapy
👩‍⚕️ How SLPs can integrate movement without losing sight of goals
🏡 Simple strategies parents can try at home
💬 Why a calm body can help words come more easily

Whether you are a parent or a clinician, this conversation offers practical, whole-child strategies you can start using right away.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

https://plinkhq.com/i/1582688924?to=page

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8229 Boone Boulevard Suite 660
Vienna, VA
22182

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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