To most people the term now is used very generally to mean reading difficulties of any sort. The causes of reading difficulties vary but the strategies for improvement are based on reading behavior or symptoms. Therefore, it is usually not critical to determine the specific cause of the difficulty. It is more important to know what can be done to improve the reading performance. Learning reading skills and strategies enables readers to continue their learning even after services end.
Complete evaluations require four to five hours to complete.
These evaluations are more comprehensive and can be used by parents and other instructors to assist children with reading difficulties. After completing an evaluation, clients may choose to begin tutoring in the Clinical Center. Results of both types of evaluations are forwarded to individuals in reports that are sent as soon as possible after completion of services. Sessions start at the beginning of the summer, fall or spring semesters and are completed at the end of the semester. Individuals who are tutored during a semester may request to continue instruction the following semester.