Phonology refers to patterns of speech production. If your child is very difficult to understand and has trouble producing a wide variety of sounds, they may need assistance with their phonology skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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if your child drops the last sound in all their words (\u2018ball\u2019 \u00e0 \u2018ba-\u2018 ; \u2018orange\u2019 \u00e0 \u2018oran\u2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
if your child produces \u2018front\u2019 sounds (t, d) in the back (dog \u00e0 gog, toe \u00e0 goe).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Errors like these suggest that the entire system of sounds requires therapy to improve patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the Orton-Gillingham Approach?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Orton-Gillingham Approach is a language-based, direct, multi-sensory, and diagnostic way to teach reading and comprehension skills. This phonics-based reading program teaches the basics of word formation before the words themselves, directly involving all of the components of language: phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is the Orton-Gillingham Approach Right for My Child?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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If your child experiences any of the following, the Orton-Gillingham Approach may be a good fit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Does your child struggle with reading, writing, and spelling?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Does your child have confidence when reading?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Does your child have difficulty sounding out unfamiliar words?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Does your child have trouble understanding what s\/he read?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Does your child have a diagnosis of dyslexia?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How Will My Child Benefit From the Orton-Gillingham Approach?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
By combining the training and experience of an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certified, New Jersey licensed speech language pathologist with the Orton-Gillingham approach, individuals with weaknesses in the areas of phonological awareness, phonological processing, vocabulary, morphology, reading comprehension, and expression through writing, can be helped.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLiteracy Program FAQs<\/a>\n\n\n\n
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