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Dyslexia
Center of Utah
Testing and identification of Dyslexia. Private tutoring. Located in West
Jordan and Pleasant Grove, Utah. Shelley Hatch has been tutoring and testing
children with dyslexia for the past seven years. She is a certified dyslexia
tutor and can provide assessments for IEP's and 504's. (Click
here for bio)
Mitzi Brandt is a 25 year
retired teacher, holds a Dyslexia Therapist 2 year certification from the
Neuhaus Education Center in Bellaire, Texas. Mitzi has a Masters in Reading
and was awarded the Who's Who in American Education.
Contact: Shelley Hatch or Mitzi Brandt
e-mail: dyslexiacenterofutah@comcast.net
or brandtdyslexia@juno.com
4649 W 10600 N.
Highland UT. 84003
phone: 801-756-1933 or 801-718-2222 (SLC #)
University
of Utah Reading Clinic - UURC
Helping students become successful readers. Resource for parents, teachers,
and struggling readers-especially those students in grades one through three.
Clinic offers Reading Assessment and Intervention, Professional Development,
Mobile Reading Clinics, and Consultation Services
Director: Dr. Kathleen J. Brown
e-mail: uurc@ed.utah.edu
website: www.ed.utah.edu/edst/uurc/
5282 South 320 West, Suite D110, Office 112
Murray, UT 84107
phone: (801) 265-3951
fax: (801) 265-3620
Alphabetic Phonics Instruction
Dyslexic screening and therapy available. Kelly Tate is a Dyslexic Therapist
and a Certified Academic Language Therapist (ALTA read.org). Alphabetic Phonics
is a multisensory curriculum based on the Orton-Gillingham approach, which
teaches phonics and the structure of the English language. This highly phonetic,
alphabetic program teaches reading, writing, spelling, and verbal and written
expression by engaging the visual, auditory, and kinesthetic (tactile) modalities
similtaneously. She previously taught special education and can guide parents
and teachers on how to work with children with dyslexia.
Contact: Kelly Tate, Dyslexic Therapist
Email: kellyltate@yahoo.com
Phone: 801-369-6639
Located in Lehi,UT
Lakeside
Reading Center
Diagnosis and intervention of reading difficulties. Now providing support
and services to schools. Lakeside Reading Center is the place where
children come to receive the help they need for overcoming obstacles to learning.
These obstacles may be minor if treatment is achieved early enough, or we
service older children with a variety of educational needs. In our opinion,
there are no limits to what a child can do.
Intervention Specialist: Mariam Herrmann, MA
4646 South 3500 West #2
Ogden, UT 84401
e-mail: mariam@lakesidereadingcenter.com
website: www.lakesidereadingcenter.com
phone: (801) 732-9442
Slingerland
Institute for Literacy
The
Slingerland Institute for Literacy is a non-profit organization that trains
teachers to work with dyslexic students in their classrooms using the Slingerland
Multisensory Approach (a classroom adaptation of Orton-Gillinham). This methodology
is a simultaneous, multisensory, structured approach for teaching language
arts in the classroom. The Slingerland Multisensory Approach for Teaching
Language Arts Training Course is accredited at the Teacher and Instructor
of Teaching levels by the International Multisensory Structured Language Educational
Council (IMSLEC).
website: www.slingerland.org
Slingerland Contacts and Tutors in Utah:
Joyce M. Hofeling, M.Ed. (Click here for
bio)
phone: 801-576-9463
e-mail: tandjhof@msn.com
Stephanie
Hofeling, M.A.Ed. (Click here for
bio)
phone: 801-262-7050
e-mail: sh7050@msn.com
Reading
to Writing - Learning Center Building Fundamental Language Skills
Academic Language Therapy is an intensive, multisensory, therapeutic program
utilizing research based Alphabetic Phonics methodology. (Click
here for more information on Alphabetic Phonics) It is designed to develop
effective language and written communication skills through its expanded and
enriched Orton Gillingham principles. Students will receive one-to-one therapy
sessions using proven, engaging, multisensory approaches to address decoding
and phonemic awareness skills, reading fluency and comprehension, handwriting,
spelling and grammar, composition, learning strategies and skills in a structured
progression. Through this therapy, in more than 40 years, many students have
strengthened their reading and writing skills and their general confidence
in their learning abilities.
Contact: Lise Rollert, Academic Language Therapist
1614 E. 26th Street
Ogden, UT 84401
e-mail: read2write@msn.com
phone: (801) 334-0598
Dyslexia Tutoring of Utah
Nanci Ross is a Certified Elementary Teacher with a Master's Degree in Reading Disabilities. She has been teaching for over 24 years, but in the last 7 years,decided to specialize in teaching children with dyslexia. Nanci is Wilson Level 1 certified, and has also received training in both the Barton Reading and Spelling System, and the Herman methods. Nanci is a Certified Dyslexia Testing Specialist from the University of San Diego, and can diagnose individuals as early as 4 yrs up to adult. Her testing will allow the parents to seek a 504 plan or add on accommodations to an already existing IEP.
Nanci tests and tutors out of her home in Riverton, Utah, but also travels throughout the valley two days per week.
Along with teaching children that struggle with Reading and Spelling, Nanci also tutors dyslexic individuals that struggle in math, using the Touch Math System and Math-U-See. To find out more about what other services are offered, you can visit her website a www.dyslexiatutoringofutah.com, or e-mail her for more information. Sliding fee scale is offered to those that qualify.
www.dyslexiatutoringofutah.com
Contact: Nanci Ross
e-mail: nanci@dyslexiatutoringofutah.com
801-259-7005
U CAN
LEARN
A non-profit
learning/tutoring center specializing in evaluating and treating the' blockages'
to learning, in particular, central auditory processing, visual processing,
language delays, ADD and ADHD, and Dyslexia. Located in a cottage in the Murray
area with a second location in South Jordan. Karla Jay has a Master's in Speech
pathology and has 23 years of experience in a private practice setting. Her
emphasis is learning disabilities, central auditory processing disorders,
and speech and language delays. Karla has written a Learning Column for the
Utah Family Magazine for over two years.
U CAN LEARN has programs for the Gifted and Talented, Social Skills Enhancement,
Asperger's Syndrome and UBSCT training.
Director: Karla M. Jay
e-mail: jaykarla@hotmail.com
Website: www.ucanlearn.net
Two Locations: 1231 E. 6600 S., Salt Lake City, Utah 84121
or 9265 S. Redwood
Road, #B, West Jordan, UT 84088
phone: (801) 281-5546, (801) 576-1488
Fax: (801) 571-6555
HEC Reading Horizons / Discover Intensive Phonics for Yourself
Based on Orton Gillingham principles of instruction, Discover Intensive Phonics
for Yourself has been used for over thirty years to improve reading and spelling
skills in students of all ages. The program employs a hands-on approach using
a combination of direct instruction and the latest computer technologies.
Proven particularly successful with children (K - 12) and adults who either
struggle with reading or are learning to speak and read English. Pre-assessment
tool places students on the appropriate entry level of work. Student progress
is reinforced, monitored, and tracked via interactive software. Immediate
feedback keeps students informed and motivated. Work is individualized and
autonomous for meeting student learning needs and ensuring privacy while working.
e-mail : info@readinghorizons.com
website : www.readinghorizons.com
mailing address : PO Box 89, Bountiful, UT, 84011-0849
location : 60 North Cutler Drive, North Salt Lake, UT, 84054
phones : primary - 801-295-7054; 800-333-0054
fax : 801-295-7088
Pamela
S. Plant, Ph.D.
Comprehensive assessment & diagnosis of reading disorders (including dyslexia)
and other academic learning problems. Ph.D. in School Psychology from the
University of Utah and M.A. in Learning Disabilities from Northwestern University.
Currently working in both public and private settings. Has been conducting
LD evaluations for 20 years, and is able to utilize tools and techniques from
both psychology and special education.
email: pamelaplant@earthlink.net
1399 South 700 East, Suite
7; SLC, UT 84105
phone: 801-261-1816
Scottish
Rite Children's Learning Centers of Utah
The Scottish Rite
Children's Learning Centers assist families of children with language and
learning disabilities without charge. Children who qualify are paired with
a therapist/tutor for 30 minute sessions once a week. Parents attend tutoring
sessions with their child and receive practical suggestions for use at home,
to better meet the needs of thier child.
Two locations are currently available:
1140-36th St., Suite #160, Ogden, UT 84403
phone: 801-627-8878
fax: 801-627-8601
email srf@webernet.net
and 3201B S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
phone: 801-486-0579
Utah
Parent Center
The Utah Parent Center
is a statewide nonprofit organization founded in 1984 to to provide training,
information, referral and assistance to parents of children and youth with
ALL disabilities including physical, mental, hearing, vision, learning, behavioral
and emotional. Staff at the Center are primarily parents of children and youth
with disabilities who carry the philosophy of...PARENTS
HELPING PARENTS. The
Utah Parent Center is
an excellent resource for helping parents working through the IEP process
for dylsexic children.
2290 E. 4500 S., #110
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
phone: (801) 272-1051
website: www.utahparentcenter.org
email: info@utahparentcenter.org
Utah
State Library for the Blind and Disabled
Novels, magazines,
and some textbooks on tape. Large Print novels.
Radio Reading Service: Utah Newspapers read on the radio.
Utah State Library Division
Program for the Blind and Disabled
250 North 1950 West, Suite A
Salt Lake City, UT 84116-7901
http://library.utah.gov/blind.html
email: blind@utah.gov
phone: 1-800-662-5540, 715-6789
contact: Jalayne Jermain
email: utahvi@aol.com
website: utahvi.com
Legislative
Coalition for People with Disabilities
The mission
of the Legislative Coalition for People with Disabilities is to advocate for
public policy affecting all people in the State of Utah who have disabilities.
275 East South Temple, Suite 201
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111-1268
Phone: 801-363-3300
Fax: 801-363-1256
Co-Director Linda Smith
(801) 363-3300 Ext.15
smithlcpd@msn.com
LD
on Line - An Interactive Guide to Learning Disabilities
This well designed and organized website should be the "next stop"
for any parent, teacher, professional or other individual looking for up-to-date,
in-depth information about learning disabilities. It includes introductory
and detailed writings on a wide range of topics, a national calendar of events,
an extensive network of national and local resources; art work and writings
by children, parents, and other individuals with learning disabilities; discussion
groups with parents and national experts; a bookstore; and more.
website: www.ldonline.org
e-mail: ldonline@weta.com
LD Resources
Meet the creative and energetic Richard and Anne Wanderman on this website,
and explore its contents: a variety of resources for the learning disabilities
community and a special focus on learning and technology. The site includes
essays, lists of resources, software to download, and contact information
for national and regional organizations, conferences, and schools.
website: www.ldresources.com
e-mail: richard@ldresources.com
SchwabLearning.org
A Parent's Guide to Helping Kids with Learning Differences
SchwabLearning.org contains more than 300 articles on learning differences
and disabilities. Features of the site include new content every week, free
publications, database of LD organizations and service providers, message
boards, opportunity to submit questions to experts, weekly email newsletter
and information in Spanish/Espanol.
website: www.schwablearning.org
International
Dyslexia Association (IDA)
formerly "The Orton Dyslexia Society"
The IDA is an international, non-profit, scientific and educational organization
dedicated to the study and treatment of dyslexia. It was first established
nearly 50 years ago to continue the pioneering work of Dr. Samuel T. Orton,
who was one of the first to identify dyslexia and its remediation. IDA offers
an international network that brings professionals in the field of dyslexia
and parents together for a common purpose. Contact IDA for referral services
for testing and tutoring, and for free information on assistive technologies;
medical and educational research; national and local conferences and seminars;
legislation; public awareness; and effective teaching methods.
International Dyslexia Association
8600 LaSalle Road, Chester Building, Suite 382
Baltimore, MD 21204-6020
phone: (800) ABCD123 (for general information)
phone: (410) 296-0232 (for detailed information)
FAX: (410) 321-5069
website: www.interdys.org
e-mail: info@interdys.org
US
Department of Education /Reading and Language Arts
website: http://www.ed.gov
Dyslexic
Teacher Online
Information and resources for helping dyslexic pupils and students.
website: http://www.dyslexia-teacher.com/index.htm
Bright
Solutions for Dyslexia, LLC
Bright Solutions for Dyslexia, LLC is a training and consulting firm dedicated
to creating effective resources for children and adults with dyslexia by educating
parents, teachers, and other professionals about Dyslexia and Attention Deficit
Disorder. We also train professional and volunteer tutors, as well as parents,
in the Barton Reading & Spelling System, which takes dyslexic students'
reading and spelling skills to the eighth-grade level.
website: www.dys-add.com/
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
LDA was founded in 1964 by a group of concerned parents. Today it has 50 state
affiliates, more than 775 local chapters, and over 60,000 members, including
parents, professionals, and others. LDA is devoted to defining and finding
solutions for a broad spectrum of learning problems. For a free packet of
information and referral to the nearest chapter, contact:
Learning Disabilities Association of America
4156 Library Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15234-1349
phone: (888) 300-6710
phone: (412) 341-1515
FAX: (412) 344-0224
website: www.ldanatl.org
e-mail: ldanatl@usaor.net
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
NCLD is committed to "improving the lives of the millions of Americans
affected by learning disabilities." It provides information, services,
and programs nationwide to benefit children and adults with learning disabilities,
their families, educators, and other helping professionals. Resources and
services include: national information and referral (including an extensive
computerized database with state by state resource listings of schools, diagnostic
clinics, etc.); educational programs, including national and regional summits;
public outreach and communications; and legislative advocacy and public policy.
They publish an outstanding, informative magazine, Their World, and will send
free information on a variety of topics.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
381 Park Ave. South, Suite 1401
New York, NY 10016
phone: (888) 575-7373 (for general information)
phone: (212) 545-7510 (for detailed information)
FAX: (212) 545-9665
website: www.ncld.org
Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D)
RFB&D was established in 1948 to provide recorded textbooks to veterans
blinded in WW II. Today, RFB&D provides educational materials at every
academic level in recorded and computerized formats to individuals who are
unable to use standard print. Books, texts, and reference materials are available
to people with dyslexia, or with visual, perceptual, or physical disabilities.
Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic
20 Roszel Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
phone: (800) 221-4792
phone: (609) 452-0606
FAX: (609) 987-8116
website: www.rfbd.org
e-mail: custserv@rfbd.org
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Division
of Learning Disabilities (DLD)
CEC is an international, professional association with over 52,000 educator
members who are primarily special education teachers, administrators, college
faculty, and education consultants. Their principal purpose is to advance
the education of all exceptional children and youth. DLD is the division of
the CEC that focuses on the special needs of individuals with learning disabilities.
CEC conducts an annual conference and publishes a newsletter and magazines.
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Division of Learning Disabilities
(DLD)
1920 Association Drive
Reston, VA 22091-1589
phone: (888) 232-7733
phone: (703) 620-3660
website (CEC): www.cec.sped.org
website (DLD): www.edap.bgsu.edu/faculty/seanj/DLD
e-mail: cec@cec.sped.org
Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD)
The CLD is an international organization of and for professionals who establish
standards of excellence and promote innovative strategies for research and
practice through collaboration and advocacy.
Council for Learning Disabilities
P.O. Box 40303
Overland Park, KS 66204
phone: (913) 492-8755
FAX: (913) 492-2546
website: www.coe.winthrop.edu/CLD
e-mail: KMcbr41457@aol.com
ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education
(ERIC EC)
The ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education (ERIC EC) is part
of the US Department of Education's information network. ERIC EC responds
to requests for information on special/gifted education, serves as a resource
and referral center for the general public, conducts general information searches,
and publishes and disseminates free or low-cost information on special/gifted
education research, programs, and practices.
phone: 1-800-328-0272 (V/TTY)
website: http://www.ericec.org
e-mail: ericec@cec.sped.org
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
NICHCY is an information clearinghouse that provides free information on disabilities
and related issues, focusing on children and youth (birth to age 35). Free
services include personal responses, referrals, technical assistance and general
information searches.
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
P.O. Box 1492
Washington, DC 20013-1492
phone: (800) 695-0285 (V/TTY)
phone: (202) 884-8200
FAX: (202) 884-8441
website: www.nichcy.org
e-mail: nichcy@aed.org