Literacy Skills

Literacy skills encompass the ability to read, write, understand, and use language effectively. This includes not just decoding words but also:

• Reading 

• Spelling

Children with speech and language delays often have difficulty with literacy skills as well.  Children who have difficulty pronouncing or understanding certain speech sounds may have difficulty with reading and spelling those sounds. This can lead to trouble decoding and sounding out words, which will directly impact the child's ability to read and spell. 

Strong literacy skills are foundational for success in education, work, and everyday life.

Difficulties with literacy can manifest in various ways, impacting a person's confidence and participation in learning and communication. Support focuses on building foundational skills and developing strategies for effective reading and writing.

We offer tailored support to develop and enhance literacy skills for children, teens, and adults. Support may include:

• Comprehensive assessment of reading, writing, and spelling abilities.

• Targeted interventions to build phonological awareness (understanding sounds in words).

• Explicit instruction in phonics (the relationship between letters and sounds).

• Strategies to improve reading fluency and comprehension.

• Support for developing writing skills, including grammar, punctuation, and organization.

• Creating engaging and motivating activities to foster a love of literacy.

Early identification and support can make a big difference in developing clear and confident communication. Reach out — we're here to help.

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You might notice:

• Difficulty recognizing letters and sounds.

• Struggles with sounding out words when reading.

• Slow or hesitant reading.

• Poor reading comprehension.

• Difficulties expressing thoughts in writing.

• Frequent spelling errors.

• Frustration or avoidance of reading and writing tasks.

*These difficulties may vary depending on the participant’s age.