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Reading & Literacy

Struggling readers need more than practice — they need the right instruction.

When a bright child struggles to read, it's not about effort or intelligence. It often means they need explicit instruction in the language systems behind reading. We provide systematic, evidence-informed reading intervention that builds the foundation struggling readers need.

For: School-age children of all ages

Reading & Literacy at Billings Speech Pathology Services

Reading and language are deeply connected. Word reading, spelling, and written expression rely on phonological, orthographic, morphological, semantic, and syntactic knowledge — the language systems speech-language pathologists assess and treat.

Our comprehensive assessment evaluates reading skills, phonological awareness, and language abilities to pinpoint exactly where the breakdown is occurring.

Intervention uses structured literacy and Orton-Gillingham-informed approaches: explicit, systematic, cumulative, multisensory, and individualized. We track progress so you can see which skills are changing and where support is still needed.

Signs your child needs reading intervention

  • Difficulty learning letter sounds
  • Trouble sounding out unfamiliar words
  • Guesses at words from the first letter or pictures
  • Slow, labored reading that hurts comprehension
  • Difficulty spelling even common words
  • Avoids reading or becomes frustrated quickly
  • Reading below grade level
  • Strong verbal skills but struggles with written work

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The science of reading, applied 1:1

Phonological awareness

Training the critical sound-based foundation that reading is built on.

Systematic phonics

Explicit sound-symbol instruction, building from simple to complex.

Fluency & comprehension

Moving from accurate decoding to automatic, meaningful reading.

School coordination

We collaborate with your child's teachers so gains show up in the classroom.

Wondering if reading & literacy is right for your family?

Start with an evaluation. You'll get clear answers, a plain-language report, and an honest recommendation — therapy, referral, monitoring, or no treatment right now.

  • No referral needed to start
  • Most major insurance accepted
  • A real person replies within one business day
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