Dyslexia can be hidden. A struggle might not be recognized until you reach a challenge you cannot compensate for or observe the same battle in your child. Dyslexia is a lifetime condition. By adulthood, daily challenges reflect a complex history of struggling to read and spell. There is no cure, but it can be managed, even EMBRACED.
There is power in embracing your dyslexia, but first you must understand what dyslexia is and isn't.
CONSULTATION AND SERVICES FOR ADULTS
ADULT CONSULTATION
As an adult, dyslexia uniquely impacts your life. Often there is not one clear answer to addressing your questions. I can help!
Adult consolation is for those who are confident they have dyslexia. We spend one hour in person or over Zoom discussing your work or school circumstances. We will address your job or course requirements and weigh those to your talents and challenges. I can assist you in analyzing hurdles and solutions in your work or school environment. Or, you might be considering a new path or direction, I can help. Together we can set goals and build bridges to your pathway for success. The cost is $150 for the first hour and includes a follow-up email. Consultations can be done in person or over Zoom.
If you are uncertain if your struggles are due to dyslexia, I recommend a dyslexia screening. I offer in-person screenings and assessments if you live in or near the Sacramento region (description below). For those not in my area, I work with the Dyslexia Screening Test App from NeuroLearning. I will send you a link to a prepaid screening test. You download the app on your iPad/iPhone, Android device, or Kindle Fire, and I send a link for you to take the screener while I monitor and observe the process. Your results are sent directly to me before we meet for a consultation with some background information for my analysis. Please note: "The Dyslexia Screening Test is primarily designed to identify individuals who have not previously been diagnosed with, or treated for, dyslexia." The cost of the screening with consultation is $350 and includes a letter of verification.
SCREENINGS AND ASSESSMENTS
Identifying dyslexia can bring a sense of empowerment and relief.
Slingerland Screening for Identifying Adults with Dyslexia
The Slingerland Screening identifies people who demonstrate speaking, reading, spelling, or writing behaviors indicative of a specific language disability or dyslexia. This screening is helpful when an adult or student is underperforming expectations, and the reason is not apparent. Screening tasks involve visual and auditory perception, discrimination, and memory combinations. Research and practice have supported the validity and usefulness of this screening. The Slingerland Screening pinpoints adults who benefit from instruction across intelligence levels and second language learners. The Slingerland Screening helps determine which accommodations would best assist adults in education or the workplace. I administer The Slingerland Screening in person in East Roseville, CA. The cost is $520 and includes an hour consult and a formal report.
Formal Assessments
Formal assessment tools use standardized measures to compare performance to peers of the same age or educational level. ADA does not require standardized scores for accommodations in the workplace or school. However, college entrance exams and licensing agencies might request standardized measures to identify a need for extended time on tests. Results commonly combine more than one measure or screening tool. Please check with your school or testing agency for their requirements. Please note: I cannot administer tests of cognitive abilities (IQ) tests.
Assessment tools available for adults, administered in person in East Roseville, CA:
Nelson-Denny Reading Test, Forms I & J
Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Third Edition
Gray Oral Reading Test, Fifth Edition
Test of Word Reading Efficiency, Second Edition
Test of Silent Word Reading Efficiency, Second Edition
Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement, Third Edition
Gray Oral Reading Test, Fifth Edition
Test of Word Reading Efficiency, Second Edition
Test of Silent Word Reading Efficiency, Second Edition
INSTRUCTION / MENTORING OF SKILLS
The defining factor of dyslexia is the unexpected challenges in reading and spelling compared to perceived intellectual abilities. When left untreated, this gap between abilities and language skills can ultimately impact one's confidence and self-esteem.
In most cases, these appointments are reoccurring weekly at a set time to remediate skills in reading, spelling, and writing. Sessions will also address executive functioning in academics and life. There is no quick solution to remediating skills. Most of my adult clients stay with me for more than one to two years. Sessions can be held in-person East Roseville or over Zoom.
Please note: These appointments do not take the place of emotional or social counseling, and insurance typically does not cover the cost. Please check with your insurance or tax advisor. I offer a professional invoice for your records.
Please note: These appointments do not take the place of emotional or social counseling, and insurance typically does not cover the cost. Please check with your insurance or tax advisor. I offer a professional invoice for your records.