Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How do I know if my child needs literacy support?
If your child struggles with sounding out words, reading smoothly, or understanding what they read, therapy can help.

2. Do you diagnose dyslexia?
No. We provide intervention and support; formal diagnosis requires a registered psychologist.

3. What does literacy therapy involve?
Therapy focuses on building strong reading and writing foundations through evidence-based methods. We work on phonological awareness (understanding sounds in words), decoding, spelling, reading fluency, comprehension, and written expression.

4. How is literacy therapy different from tutoring?
Tutoring often reviews classroom material, while speech-language therapy targets the underlying language skills that support reading and writing success. We address the root causes of reading and spelling difficulties, not just the symptoms. 

5. How do I know if it’s a reading problem or a language problem?
Reading and language skills are closely connected. If your child has difficulty understanding spoken language, following instructions, or expressing ideas clearly, these challenges can also affect reading and writing. A literacy-focused speech-language assessment can help determine the root cause.

6. What age should literacy support begin?
Early support is best — even preschool and kindergarten-aged children can benefit from activities that strengthen pre-reading skills like rhyming, sound awareness, and vocabulary. For older children, therapy focuses on reading fluency, comprehension, and confidence.