Reading Intervention
When learning to read is difficult, school and home life get stressful. As a speech-language pathologist with advanced training in the Science of Reading, Maggie brings a unique perspective that connects spoken language skills to reading and writing success.
What This Looks Like
Into Words Therapy provides structured literacy intervention using principles from the Science of Reading. Each child moves through therapy with an individualized scope and sequence designed to meet them where they are:
- Letter and sound naming and recognition
- Phonics and decoding
- Phonological awareness (rhyming, syllable counting, sound blending)
- Reading words, sentences, and connected text
- Reading comprehension strategies
What to Expect in Therapy
- Individualized scope and sequence designed to meet your child where they are
- Multisensory instruction — your child says, hears, sees, and writes each letter/sound
- Systematic phonics and decoding instruction based on the Science of Reading
- Fluency practice to build reading speed and accuracy
- Comprehension strategies for understanding what's been read
- Regular progress monitoring to adjust goals as your child grows
Signs Your Child Might Benefit from Therapy
Every child is different, but here are some common signs we see:
Liam's story
He's in second grade but still struggles to sound out unfamiliar words. Reading feels like a guessing game.
Ava's story
She can read the words on the page but can't tell you what the story was about afterward.
Noah's story
He avoids reading at all costs — he says he hates it and gets frustrated any time a book comes out.
Mia's story
Her teacher says she's behind in phonics but "will catch up." Meanwhile, the gap between her and her peers keeps growing.
Why an SLP for Reading?
Speech-language pathologists have a deep understanding of the intersection of speech sounds, oral language, and written language. We understand which speech sound disorders put children at risk for reading difficulties, and how grammar and sentence structure relate to reading and writing.
Maggie completed the Certificate of Advanced Study in Literacy and Language at Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions in 2022. This program provided comprehensive education on the Science of Reading and structured literacy instruction using principles from multiple approaches including Orton-Gillingham.
As a trained SLP, Maggie employs multisensory instruction in all sessions — clients say the sound, hear the sound, see the written letters, and write the letters. This approach activates memory pathways to support your child's learning.
Wondering if Your Child Could Benefit?
Schedule a free consultation to discuss your concerns. We'll help you understand whether therapy is the right next step.