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Dyslexia Therapy with Sounds In Syllables

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Parents are often confused by the term dyslexia therapy. Dyslexia Therapy is not tutoring. It is a specialized intervention for individuals with reading and language challenges. It involves extensive training for therapists, including 200 classroom hours and 700 supervised practicum hours over two-years. Using evidence-based Structured Literacy methods, dyslexia therapy fosters the development of neural connections in the brain that are essential for reading and spelling. This targeted approach helps strengthen the brain's pathways for processing language, enabling students to overcome challenges in decoding and encoding words. Sounds In Syllable (SIS) certified therapists ensure therapy is tailored to meet each student’s unique needs, turning struggles into achievements.


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The Role of Training in Dyslexia Therapy


The success of Sounds In Syllables dyslexia therapy heavily depends on the skills of Certified Academic Therapists (CATs) and Certified Academic Language Therapists (CALTs)*. These professionals undertake meticulous training through ASDEC or MLTI-NM, which includes 200 classroom hours and 700 supervised practicum hours. This rigorous preparation equips them with the specialized knowledge to support students effectively.


SIS therapists take a diagnostic, student-centered approach. They continuously assess progress and adapt lessons to meet the evolving needs of each student. Unlike scripted programs, SIS therapy combines explicit, systematic, and cumulative instruction with the expertise to address individual challenges. Therapists leverage their extensive training to continually adapt lessons, ensuring they meet each student's needs.


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Dyslexia therapy is intensive. SIS therapists provide explicit, multisensory instruction tailored to individual needs, requiring more frequent sessions and a longer-term commitment. This comprehensive model ensures deeper, more personalized intervention, leading to lasting improvements in reading, writing, and overall academic success.


Read more about the difference between Therapy and Tutoring here.


*Some SIS-trained professionals may hold different credentials, such as Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP). Regardless of the specific title, the crucial factor is the SIS therapist's extensive training and expertise in providing effective, evidence-based dyslexia therapy.



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