According to the American Speech & Hearing Association, “written language disorders, as with spoken language disorders, can involve any of the five language domains (i.e., phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics).
Problems can occur in the awareness, comprehension, and production of language at the sound, syllable, word, sentence, and discourse levels.”
Being able to understand words that are spoken significantly influences the development of both reading and writing skills. Reading and writing difficulties often coexist since they rely on the same foundational skills.
When Skills on the Hill’s speech language pathologists assess the above areas, they use a combination of standardized tests, parent questionnaire, and clinical observations to determine underlying weaknesses influencing a child’s writing challenges.
It is important to note that problems with the motor aspect of writing are usually referred to as dysgraphia. Occupational therapists tend to address the mechanical (grasp, positioning) and perceptual aspects (formation, spacing, legibility) of writing challenges while speech-language pathologists focus on the underlying written language challenges of a writing disorder.
How can I know if my child has a written language disorder?
Children with written language disorders may exhibit difficulties with planning and composing thoughts, organizing sentences, spelling or recognizing spelling errors, and with matching spoken words with written words.
How can Skills on the Hill help?
Skills on the Hill in Washington, DC and Arlington, VA can address delays in your child’s reading, writing, and spelling skills.
Our speech-language therapists at Skills on the Hill can work with your child to determine where they are in the process of learning how to read and write. If there are suspected delays in their learning abilities, their therapist will create a treatment plan addressing your concerns.
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Skills on the Hill in Washington, DC and Arlington, VA will work with your child and the whole family, to engage in activities that can also be done in the home to further improve your child’s reading and writing abilities. Our therapists are skilled professionals who are dedicated to helping your child make progress through treatment plans tailored to accomplish your child’s unique therapeutic goals. Be sure to contact us today for help!
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