At Rock Therapeutic Services, we use a variety of techniques and methods to help your child with reading and writing.
What is Articulation Therapy?
Literacy skills are needed to be successful at reading and writing. Our speech-language pathologists (SLPs) can aid in the prevention of reading and writing difficulties, as well as the identification and diagnosis of reading and writing disorders.
Contact our Seattle Speech Language Pathologists for your consultation.
How We Can Help.
Five key components of literacy
Common Questions & Helpful FAQs
Are learning disabilities genetic?
Researchers do not know all the possible causes of learning disabilities and written language disorders. But, there are internal factors that may cause a child to have learning disabilities. Genetic factors are internal factors that show several genes are associated with reading disabilities, or with susceptibilities to reading disabilities.
In fact, children who have a parent with a learning disability are more likely to develop a learning disability themselves.
What is the difference between having learning issues and having a learning disorder or disability?
Everyone’s brain works differently, and how everyone learns is different too! We all have our strengths and weaknesses, but it becomes more of a learning disability when it becomes a significant obstacle in the child’s academia. For example, one student may read slower than others, or another can learn a musical instrument quickly, versus another student who learns better visually.
Learning disabilities affect the ability to understand or use spoken or written language, do mathematical calculations, coordinate movements, or direct attention.
Does my child's reading or learning disabilities get impacted by vision?
Vision problems are not the cause of dyslexia or learning disabilities. As stated in a published statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Council on Children with Disabilities, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology: Vision problems can interfere with the learning process; however, vision problems are not the cause of primary dyslexia or learning disabilities. Because vision problems do not cause dyslexia or learning disabilities, treating LD or dyslexia through eye exercises, behavioral vision therapy, or special tinted filters or lenses won’t help.
Does a learning disability mean that my child is less intelligent?
No! When your child has a learning disability, it only means that your child processes information differently than their classmates and may need accommodations to help them master subjects in school. Celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Whoopi Gohlberg, and Steven Spielberg prove that learning disabilities do not hinder development, learning, or talent!
Can you help with reading comprehension?
Yes, our speech-language pathologists can help with reading comprehension! We can work with your child on learning to read and understanding and remembering what they read. Comprehension is essential for children to learn, as it helps them to continue developing academic skills. Speech-language pathologists will teach your child strategies to cultivate comprehension – such as re-reading passages, taking notes, and reviewing the information they read.