Language Learning Center Scottish Rite

The assessment process is important in identifying an individual's strengths and weaknesses, diagnosis and evaluation of progress and change. Each individual has a range of competencies that can be evaluated by both quantitative and qualitative means. We use multiple data sources including formal and informal measures that are appropriate for determining dyslexia and related disorders.

Dyslexia is not a disease. Dyslexia describes a different kind of mind --often gifted and productive -- that learns differently. Dyslexics are not lacking in intelligence. In fact, many dyslexics have above-average intelligence. The problem is, also, not one of vision; dyslexics do not "see backward."

The critical window for language learning comes before reading acquisition. Recent research indicates that early recognition and remediation for children at risk is the key to long-term educational success. We must insure that all children enter school ready to read. By starting early, we recognize learning to read begins long before a child enters school.

ALTA - The Academic Language Therapy Association(R) (ALTA) is a non-profit national professional organization incorporated in 1986 for the purpose of establishing, maintaining, and promoting standards of education, practice and professional conduct for Certified Academic Language Therapists.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) - ASHA is the professional and scientific association for more than 91,000 speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists in the United States and internationally.AskERIC Virtual Library - ERIC is a personalized Internet-based service providing education information to teachers, librarians, counselors, administrators, parents, and others internationally.

As a non-profit organization the Language Learning Center greatly depends upon the generosity of others in purchasing curriculum, supplies, and equipment, as well as to cover operating costs. Cash donations, as well as equipment, are accepted. All donations are tax-deductible. The Language Learning Center-Brazos Valley, Inc (EIN 74-2904951), which is exempt from Federal Income Tax under section 501(C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.