The Literacy Clinic
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The Assessment Process

 

A dyslexia diagnosis requires a full psycho-educational assessment administered by a licensed, qualified psychologist.  In a formal psychological evaluation,an individual undergoes a series of tests that measure cognitive functioning, language ability, academic achievement, as well as an individual’s learning style.

While we do not require any diagnosis to begin intervention at The Literacy Clinic, a full psycho-educational assessment can help us to better understand a person’s area of deficiency and provide insight for the most effective plan of action.  If your child has been fully assessed by a licensed psychologist for a learning disability, we recommend that you bring a copy of the assessment to the initial parent meeting.  The more information we have, the better able we are to formulate a remediation program that will best meet the needs of the student.

At your intiial appointment, please bring any of the following information:

  • Recent report cards
  • Additional assessments or evaluations
  • Writing samples
  • Spelling tests

 

What We Offer:

 

Orton-Gillingham Approach - Targeted Literacy Intervention

 

Regular price:  $90 plus taxes per 55-minute lesson.

Sessions are purchased in ten-lesson packages only.

 

Promotional Ten-Session Value Package

 

Promotional price:  $80 plus taxes per 55-minute session.

Promotional packages are offered twice a year.

Package will include a complete initial reading/writing/comprehension assessment followed by a parent debriefing/discussion (value $975 plus taxes).  

Package will include a complete follow-up reading/writing/comprehension assessment and full written progress report at the sixth month to gauge progression (at no extra charge). 

A one-time $55 registration fee will be added to the initial package. 

Packages cannot be shared between siblings.

 

Reading/Writing/Comprehension Assessments

 

These assessments are conducted one-on-one in either English or French, and have been designed to determine the individual's precise reading development stage and exact instructional and independent reading level.  Our assessment system encompasses a vast scope of literacy elements.  Depending upon the age and ability of the student being tested, the assessment process may include any of the following sub-tests to explore the following:

  • Upper and lower case letters:  name/sound recognition and association
  • Orthographic awareness:  visual word memory/sight word retention
  • Decoding and encoding:  real and pseudo-words
  • Phonological awareness:  initial/final sounds
  • Phonological awareness:  blending words
  • Phonological awareness:  segmenting words
  • Phonological awareness:  rhyming words
  • Monosyllabic/Multisyllabic word recognition
  • Rapid naming of letters/sounds/words
  • Consonant blends
  • Vowel clusters
  • Prefixes/suffixes
  • Compound words
  • Synonyms, antonyms, and homophones
  • Concept words in isolation and in sentences
  • Contextual vocabulary
  • High-frequency word recognition

Cost:  $975 plus taxes

 

Dyslexia Screening Tests

 

Screening tests and/or reading assessments can be administered by The Literacy Clinic, but it is important to keep in mind that dyslexia screenings determine characteristics only, and are NOT a formal diagnosis of a learning disability. 

Screenings serve as a starting point to help us identify possible "traits" associated with dyslexia and/or to recognize any area(s) of difficulty.  A follow-up assessment with a licensed, qualified psychologist is stongly recommended if learning challenges are suspected.

Cost:  $750 plus taxes

 

Numeracy Evaluations

 

Our two-part standardized numeracy assessments are conducted on one-on-one basis and have been designed to measure a student’s instructional level in the areas of:   

  • Numbers and Operations
  • Patterns 
  • Geometry
  • Data Management and Probability
  • Measurement

Cost:  $975 plus taxes

 

NOTE:  In the event of an abrupt cessation of services prior to the completion of a ten-session cycle, a reimbursement for any remaining lessons will be refunded minus a $125 administrative fee to close the student's file.

All sensitive content (assessments, evaluations, and reports) contained within the file will be destroyed upon closure.