Speech & Dyslexia Therapy in Sioux Falls
Clear & Confident Speech • Building Language & Expressing Thoughts • Reading & Literacy Success • Social Connections & Making Friends • Learning Through Play
Specialized Speech & Dyslexia Evaluations in Sioux Falls
Get Answers Faster. Start Supporting Your Child Today.
At Schneider Family Services, I believe a great evaluation is more than just a score—it’s the roadmap to your child’s confidence. I specialize in providing timely, thorough assessments that pinpoint exactly how your child learns, so you can stop guessing and start helping.
Dyslexia & Literacy Evaluations
Stop the "Wait and See" approach to reading.
If your child is struggling with spelling, sounding out words, or falling behind grade-level expectations, a targeted literacy evaluation is the first step toward success.
Identifying the "Why": I use gold-standard, evidence-based testing to identify the specific root of reading struggles, including Dyslexia.
Orton-Gillingham Roadmap: Our evaluations aren't just a diagnosis; they are the foundation for a personalized Orton-Gillingham (OG) plan—the gold standard for dyslexic learners.
School-Ready Results: You receive a clear, parent-friendly report that you can take directly to your school to advocate for the accommodations your child deserves.
Rapid Turnaround: I pride myself on a streamlined process from the first call to the final report.
Speech & Language Evaluations
Is your child struggling to be understood or keep up with peers?
Our comprehensive speech evaluations look at the "whole child" to identify where communication breakdowns are happening. I provide expert testing in:
Speech Clarity (Articulation): Can others understand what your child is saying? We identify specific sound patterns that may be holding them back.
Expressing Thoughts (Expressive Language): Helping children who know what they want to say but struggle to find the words or build sentences.
Understanding & Following Directions (Receptive Language): Assessing how your child processes information and follows multi-step instructions.
Stuttering & Smooth Speech (Fluency): Identifying the root of repetitions or breaks in your child’s speech flow.
Social Connections (Pragmatics): Evaluating how your child interacts and plays with others in a neurodiversity-affirming way.
Specialized Therapy for Every Step of Your Child's Journey
I believe therapy should fit your child’s life, not the other way around. To support this, I provide personalized, one-on-one sessions in person in Sioux Falls, as well as virtual therapy throughout South Dakota and Minnesota. Whether we meet in person or online, every session is designed to build your child’s confidence while providing dedicated support for your entire family.
Dyslexia & Literacy: The Path to Confident Reading
Reading and writing are the foundations of school success. I help children who struggle with spelling and decoding—especially those with Dyslexia—turn frustration into academic pride.
Orton-Gillingham (OG) Mastery: I use this "gold standard," multi-sensory approach to make reading rules finally "click."
Beyond Phonics: I focus on Reading Fluency, Spelling, and Written Expression so your child can organize their thoughts and write with ease.
Comprehension Strategies: I teach your child how to truly understand and remember what they read.
Clear Speech: My Story-Based Approach
If your child struggles to be understood by peers or teachers, I provide a dynamic alternative to repetitive drills. I use Story-Based Therapy to make speech practice engaging and real-world ready.
Articulation & Phonology: Whether it's physical difficulty with a sound (like "r" or "s") or patterns like leaving sounds off words, I help your child find their clear voice.
Real-Life Practice: By practicing sounds within meaningful stories, I ensure your child can carry their new skills into everyday conversations.
Building Language: Growing vocabulary and moving from simple words to full sentences.
Confidence First: I move beyond the clinic room, helping your child develop the clear communication needed for social success and classroom participation.
Gestalt Language Processing: Support for “Script Talkers”
Does your child communicate using movie lines, song lyrics, or favorite phrases? This is a natural way of learning language "big-to-small." I specialize in helping Gestalt Language Processors turn these scripts into original, flexible sentences.
Child-Led & Play-Based: I follow your child’s lead to build genuine trust and engagement.
Meaningful Connection: I acknowledge every "script" as a meaningful attempt to connect, never dismissive of echolalia.
Flexible Speech: I help your child break down "chunks" of language into words they can mix and match to share their own unique ideas.
Parent Coaching & IEP Advocacy
You shouldn't have to navigate the special education system alone. I am here to bridge the gap between home and school, ensuring your child receives every resource they deserve.
IEP & 504 Support: I attend meetings with you to advocate for your child’s best interests.
Expert Review: I take the "confusing" out of special education so you can feel confident and informed.
Collaborative Planning: I work with you to create a plan that aligns with your family’s goals and your child’s unique strengths.
Parent Empowerment: Simple, effective tools you can use at home to support your child’s progress every day.
School Partnerships: I work directly with teachers to create a consistent plan for your child’s success.
Accepting New Clients, In Person or Online, for Speech Therapy!
Let Schneider Family Services empower your child to better communicate their needs, wants, and feelings, strengthening family connections.
