Consulting / Screening

Literacy Matters provides initial consultation for individuals and their families if a language-based learning disorder or dyslexia is suspected. In most cases, this can be achieved with a phone call and then next steps determined – most likely screening or diagnostic testing.  

Before starting intervention or the screening process, clients will be asked to watch Susan Barton’s video, Dyslexia: Symptoms and Solutions. This information is necessary before the next steps of a full screening, which is to conduct an in-depth interview and review educational documentation. Literacy Matters will then use a range of testing and screening tools to identify dyslexia with certainty and the degree of severity. This is not a diagnosis and so it’s important that a family understands their needs and options before making any commitments . (see Resources for more information on diagnosis).  Literacy Matters encourages questions about screening and diagnosing.

Individuals who have already been screened/evaluated may be ready to begin intervention and are looking for a specialist to best fit their needs. This will require a phone conversation to exchange detailed information and Literacy Matters can provide guidance for alternate service providers if needed. Finally, an in-office or virtual meeting with family and student would take place before beginning intervention.