Treatment
Multisensory Learning
Multisensory instruction is experiential learning and is one important aspect of the reading program offered at Elevated Academic Language Therapy. Multisensory learning involves the visual, auditory and kinesthetic pathways simultaneously for enhanced learning and retention.
Orton Gillingham Method
Scientific research indicates that Orton Gillingham based instruction is the most effective approach to remediate students struggling to acquire literacy skills. Each lesson contains the five components of effective reading instruction including: phonemic awareness, systematic phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension
Structured Literacy
Structured Literacy is presented in an explicit and direct manner using a cumulative, step-by-step process. This form of instruction includes modeling, guided practice and independent practice of the targeted skill.
What’s the Difference
CALT checklist:
- A specialist who is trained to specifically remediate dyslexia, reading disabilities, and writing disorders
- Pass a national exam with the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA)
- Trained to administer reading and writing assessments
- The ability to provide a treatment plan and teach prescriptively to effect cognitive change rather than provide tutoring according to a specific curriculum
- Completed an accredited, therapist-level multisensory structured language training course
- Must maintain certification requirements through continuing education
- Provides one-on-one intensive support three to five times per week depending upon severity.
Tutor Checklist:
- Provides instruction less frequently
- Instructor may be a general ed school teacher, college student or special ed teacher
- Generally adhere to a curriculum rather than teach prescriptively
- Provide extra practice on a particular concept rather than train the brain to process language more efficiently