Early Intervention

Finding Help

If your child is demonstrating symptoms of language, learning and reading difficulties, it is important to have an evaluation to determine the nature of his/her difficulties.

Evaluations of language and learning can be conducted starting at a very young age – see specific suggestions based on age below. Private evaluations from neuropsychologists, educational psychologists, or speech language pathologists can help examine the nature of language, learning and reading difficulties. Contact your insurance company to discuss coverage of such evaluations and treatment. Also talk to your pediatrician for referrals and then contact providers, such as the ones listed below, to gather specific agency information. When talking to professionals be sure to share examples of your specific concerns. This will help them guide you towards the appropriate services and professionals. Also get involved with your local Parent Association Council – other parents can help too.

Ages 0-3

Early Intervention Services
Free evaluations

Speech Language Pathology

Find Local Speech Pathologists on the American Speech Language and Hearing (ASHA) Website

Local University Clinics

Speech, Language and Literacy Center at the MGH-Institute of Health Professions
Contact Director Lesley Maxwell at
lmaxwell@mghihp.edu

Speech, Language and Hearing Center at Boston University

Other Local Providers

Mass General Hospital, Speech and Language Department

Neuropsychological and Educational Services for Children and Adolescents (NESCA)
 90 Bridge Street
 Newton, MA  02458

Ages 3-5

District Evaluations:

(Free evaluations)
Contact your local school district
* Also inquire about local pre K and Kindergarten programming

See MA Dept. of Education Guidelines

Speech Language Pathology

Find Local Speech Pathologists on the American Speech Language and Hearing Website

Local University Clinics

Speech, Language and Literacy Center at the MGH-Institute of Health Professions
Contact Director Lesley Maxwell at
lmaxwell@mghihp.edu

Speech, Language and Hearing Center at Boston University

Other Local Providers

Massachusettts General Hospital, Speech and Language Department

Ages 6 and up

Evaluations

Free evaluations available through local school district

For Reading Tutors/Instructors:

International Dyslexia Association

Scottish Rite Masonic
Free tutoring to dyslexic children/ Uses the Orton Gillingham (OG) method

Scottish Rite Bodies of Boston
186 Tremont Street
Boston, MA   02111
617-426-8228
or
Centers in Newton and Lowell

Orton Gillingham Academy
P.O.  Box  234 Amenia, New York 12501-0234
 845-373-8919 ortonacademy@verizon.net
        
Wilson Language Training Corporation
 175 West Main Street
 Millbury, MA  01527
 508-865-5699

Carroll School
Private School for Children with Dyslexia
(OG trained tutors and summer programs)
Baker Bridge Road , Linclon, MA  01773
781- 259-8342

Institute for Learning and Development
4 Militia Dr. Lexington MA, 02421
Tel #: (781) 861-3711 Fax: (781) 861-3701

Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes™
4 Water Street, First Floor
Arlington, MA  02476
781-643-4567
South Shore
515 Washington Street
Norwell, MA 02061
781-659-7722

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