• Avoids or dislikes reading.
• Has difficulty completing classroom assignments.
• Reads very slowly.
• Has difficulty recognizing words or substitutes words while reading.
• Does not consistently remember what he/she has read.
• Does not thoroughly comprehend what he/she has read.

Q...Would a middle school or high school student benefit from the program?
A...Older students can benefit by working on the following types of skills:

• Strategies for reading in the content areas.
• Techniques for expanding vocabulary knowledge.
• Practice in literary skills required for understanding short stories and novels.
• Rate improvement.
• Study skills.
• Preparation for college entrance exams.

Q...Does the Reading Clinic also help a student to improve his/her writing proficiency?
A...Yes, the Clinic also provides support in developing writing skills. A writing program at the Clinic may also include instruction in:

• Basic mechanics such as sentence structure and punctuation.
• Spelling improvement.
• Editing skills.
• Various paragraph, essay, and story formats.
• Tips for planning and organizing the written piece.

Q...How can someone find out more about the services at the Reading Clinic?
A...You may schedule a free consultation by calling or emailing us.