Frequently Asked Questions
Do you only work with children with formal diagnoses?
Ashley (MAT & C-SLI Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Interventionist) works with children both with and without diagnoses. Whether your child is simply struggling with reading or literacy skills or has a formal learning/language diagnosis, Ashley is happy to work with your family. Additionally, Ashley is happy to work with your family if you are seeking enrichment/kindergarten preparedness for your preschool aged student.
Will you communicate with other professionals my child works with such as their school, SLP, or OT?
Yes! With your signed consent, I am happy to attend meetings (virtually, phone, and/or in person) with these professionals. In fact, if your child is working with multiple individuals, I find it beneficial for all of us to be on a similar page to best support your child as a team.
What is your title and what are your credentials?
Ashley is a C-SLDI Certified Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Interventionist (also/formerly known as a C-DP Structured Dyslexia Practitioner).
To have this title, one must complete training, case studies, and pass the KEEPRI examination (Knowledge and Practice Examination for Effective Reading Instruction). One must demonstrate knowledge of: domains of language processing; cognition and behavior; development of oral and written language; phonology; orthography; morphology and semantics; syntax; handwriting; discourse organization; interrelationships among literacy components; classifications of students' levels of reading difficulty and how to develop individualized intervention plans accordingly; assessment types; administration of assessments to inform instruction; and the integration of phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and written expression into lessons.
Additionally, Ashley has a MAT (Masters in Art of Teaching) PreK-6th, English as a Second Language Endorsement K-12, and B.A. with Distinction (all three from the University of Virginia).
You may also learn about Ashley's other trainings, studies, and professional experiences in the about section.
What is Structured Literacy Intervention and who is it for?
Structured Literacy Intervention uses evidence based approaches to assist children with literacy skills. It is multi-sensory and systematic, and includes language aspects such as phonological awareness, phonics, semantics, syntax, and morphology.
Structured Literacy is beneficial both for students with diagnoses such as dyslexia as well as many children without any diagnoses that may benefit from a multi-sensory, systematic, sequential approach to literacy. Often children that are simply reading below grade level will greatly benefit from such an approach.
I have additional questions.
Feel free to explore the website and fill out the inquiry form. Ashley will respond to you at her earliest convenience. Feel free to also send a direct email to contact@childhoodreadinessconsulting.com