Language-Based Reading and Writing Disabilities
What are language-based reading and writing disabilities?
Language-based reading and writing disabilities affect school-age children, adolescents and adults. These individuals may struggle with some or all of the following:
- listening comprehension
- acquiring and using new vocabulary
- expressing oneself
- sounding out words
- rhyming words
- spelling
- reading without effort
- retelling events orally or in writing
- understanding what is read
- using the mechanics of writing (punctuation, capitalization
- communicating through writing at school and work
How can the UCF Communication Disorders Clinic help?
The UCF Communication Disorders Clinic offers services designed to help those in need of therapy for reading and writing disorders. Clinical faculty members are distinguished service providers. They are also dedicated teachers and researchers who prepare the next generation of speech-language pathologists.
What is the evaluation procedure at the UCF Communication Disorders Clinic?
Comprehensive evaluations are conducted to determine the nature and severity of reading and writing disabilities. Prior to the evaluation, an intake form requesting pertinent information regarding language development, reading abilities, and writing skills needs to be completed. In addition, school reports, when appropriate, may be requested to assist in planning the most comprehensive and useful evaluation.
The evaluation is scheduled for two to four hours over one or two days. At the close of the evaluation, a clinical faculty member will discuss options for treatment if recommended.
Clients who have already received a speech and language evaluation at another location should send reports and the UCF case history form to the UCF Communication Disorders Clinic. In addition, they need to send any relevant school reports or therapy notes from previous speech-language pathologists. This will provide information about whether additional evaluation procedures need to be completed.
Please click on the appropriate link below to complete a case history form. The completed form can be faxed or mailed to the UCF Communication Disorders Clinic (see Contact Us). It cannot be sent back electronically due to privacy issues.
Adult Speech and Language Case History Form
Child Speech and Language Case History Form
What type of treatment is provided at the UCF Communication Disorders Clinic?
Therapy programs are developed to help individuals improve their unique needs in reading and writing. Efforts are made to integrate the individual’s educational curriculum into therapy. Frequency of therapy services ranges from once a week to multiple sessions a week.
Additional websites for further information on Language Based Reading and Writing Disabilities:
Videos
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Professor Barbara Ehren discusses adolescent literacy on the "For Your Health" show.
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Professor Jane Lieberman discusses disorders in language and literacy on the "For Your Health" show.
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