• Individual Attention for U-M Students with Learning Difficulties

    Six Steps to Academic Success Individual Option

    In response to requests from UM students we can design a program that is based on your individual needs to help you tackle your course work.

  • The role of the SLP

    The role of an SLPThis is a very exciting time to be or work with a speech-language pathologist (SLP) if you are interested in language and literacy development and disorder.

    SLPs' roles and responsibilities have come a long way from the old days of articulation therapy. The American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has outlined our new role in the remediation of literacy disabilities such as dyslexia.

  • Later Language Development

    Use this checklist of language skills to track your progress and support lifelong language learning.

  • Dyslexia Glossary

    Dyslexia Glossary
    Upon completion of this section, you will:

    • Be more familiar with the terms commonly associated with dyslexia, learning disabilities, and the pieces of language
    • Be able to look up certain terms for further information when mentioned by a SLP or other professional

    As with most specialized areas, dyslexia comes with its own vocabulary.

  • Tests for Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities

    Testing instruments

    Upon completion of this section, you will:

    • Be informed about the possible tests that may be used, and their appropriateness based on age level and skill set tested
    • Have an idea of what types of tests might help you answer some of your questions about your learning strengths and weaknesses
    • Be able to look up May 22, 2024

  • Therapy vs. Tutoring

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  • Selecting Therapy Targets

    Selecting Target Behaviors for Treatment

  • Principles of Effective Dyslexia Treatment

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  • Getting Help

    Once a diagnosis has been made, therapy should begin as soon as possible.

    In this section, you will:

    • Become knowledgeable about the components of an effective therapy program
    • Understand the definition of a target behavior and how it is chosen
    • Know how therapy goals are written
    • Be familiarized with what to expect from the thera

  • What to Expect in a Dyslexia Evaluation

    What to expect

    Upon completion of this section, you will:

    • Know the components of an assessment of dyslexia or language-based learning disability
    • Learn what to expect before, during, and after an evaluation
    • Understand some of the questions you should ask before and after the testing
    • Have recommendations and tips to help you along the way