Pre-Literacy And Reading Readiness

Bolstering your child’s foundational skills joyfully, to prepare them for a lifetime of reading success and enjoyment.


Reading Readiness Speech Therapy

Talk to Maya’s Literacy Expertise

While speech and language are naturally acquired, reading is a skill that requires explicit teaching. If you’re concerned about your child’s reading readiness, usually in their preschool and kindergarten years, Talk to Maya’s experienced speech-language therapist is here to help. With a focus on comprehension, vocabulary, phonemic awareness, fluency, and phonics, we’ll ensure your child has a solid foundation for a successful reading journey.

The Role of Speech-Language Pathologists in Reading Readiness

Speech therapists possess the training and expertise to support reading readiness by addressing:

  • Comprehension:
    Understanding and interpreting pictures and stories.

  • Vocabulary:
    Building a substantial word bank for reading and writing.

  • Phonemic Awareness:
    Recognizing and manipulating individual sounds in words.

  • Fluency:
    Smooth and accurate speech.

  • Phonics:
    Connecting spoken sounds to written letters.


Recognizing the Risk Factors for Reading Difficulties

Several factors may increase the likelihood of reading difficulties in children:

  • History of language delays or speech-language disorders.
  • Limited exposure to oral and written language prior to schooling.
  • Family history of reading difficulties.
  • Disabilities affecting oral language acquisition, such as childhood apraxia of speech or phonological disorders.

Our Approach

Maya is an expert in using evidence-based practices and multi-sensory, structured interventions to address early literacy challenges. She is trained and experienced in a multitude of methodologies, including but not limited to, Heggerty Phonemic Awareness, Sounds in Motion, Lively Letters, Orton-Gillingham based programs, Preventing Academic Failure (PAF), Fundations, and Boost and Blitz. She has spent a great deal of time and energy making reading readiness enjoyable and engaging by using games, books, rhymes, and songs. Her unique qualifications in this area make her the perfect person to bolster early literacy skills for continued academic success.

Talk to Maya’s Commitment to Reading Success

At Talk to Maya, our speech-language therapist, Maya, will create a tailored program to address your child’s needs and challenges. By nurturing reading readiness skills, we’ll empower your child with the confidence and abilities required for a lifetime of reading success.

Don’t let reading difficulties hold your child back. Schedule a consultation with Talk to Maya today and unlock your child’s full reading potential. Book your appointment now!