Cove Speech Language And Feeding Therapy
About
A speech pathologist has a unique lense upon which we look at reading. There is a well established relationship between oral language and reading. Reading requires a command of language that begins at the individual level of the sounds in words all the way through to text comprehension.
I love seeing the progress, I love seeing kids become confident, and I love turning someone into a 'reader'.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I like to do some informal assessments to see where they are at and what strategies they are using currently and then build on the skills they have.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a masters in speech pathology along with coursework for a reading extension. I am also a certified teacher of speech and language disabilities.
How did you get started teaching?
I have been working in schools for the past 10 years. I have worked from birth through adults.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with children who have severe communication impairments, dyslexia, late talkers, childhood apraxia of speech, articulation, weak readers, social language impairments, autism, and brain injury.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Recently, a student I have been working with for over a year that never liked to read told me she would take her brother's turn because she, "didn't want to stop reading" !!! I almost cried !
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I would make sure the person you hire has a good understanding of the steps needed to achieve your goal. Reading is nuanced and has micro steps such as understanding sequence, segmentation, and rhyme. You can't just become a fluent reader without addressing all the smaller underlying concerns first.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What is the purpose of hiring a tutor ? Is it to help with homework? Or address a weakness in an underlying skill set? I would say it's hard to address both in a single session. This is because most assignments are above a struggling readers' ability, hence why they need tutoring in the first place.