Dyslexia & Dyscalculia Support Services (d²s²)
of Shiawassee County (517) 729-9108

Renee M. Newman, Director

"Dedicated to the early detection, solution, and prevention of learning problems that affect one's ability to acquire reading, writing, spelling, and math skills."

• Informal Diagnostic Evaluations for Language &
  Math Learning Disabilities
• Support Groups
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• Orton-Gillingham Language Therapy for Dyslexia
• Hands-on Mathematics Therapy for Dyscalculia
• Advocacy Services
• Public Information & Referrals

THE DIAGNOSIS:

The only professional who can make a respected scientific diagnosis of dyslexia or dyscalculia is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with specific experience and training in these areas. For this service contact: The Center for Human Development at Beaumont Hospital (313) 691-4744. Cost: $148. for initial consultation; $1,500-$1,881. with exams. Check with your insurance company under "outpatient psychological and medical services" for coverage details.

DIAGNOSTIC ALTERNATIVES:

It is possible for a professional, experienced with dyslexia and ** To receive special education services in school, your Regional Education Service District (Shiawassee RESD: 743-3471) will need to perform a free, additional battery of tests. 

Regardless of the place or cost of the diagnosis, the treatment is usually the same: individualized Orton-Gillingham, hands-on therapy to teach reading, writing, spelling, and math skills.

**At Dyslexia & Dyscalculia Support Services of Shiawassee County, this informal diagnostic evaluation is done by a process of interview and observation. Basic linguistic or math knowledge is assessed; a complete medical, developmental, and educational history is taken; and a survey is done of dyslexia, dyscalculia , and attention deficit disorder characteristics. COST:$450. Evaluation takes 4 hours.

The surveys are compiled using the latest information published by the Orton Dyslexia Society, the University of Wisconsin's Project Success, The U. S. Dept. Of Health and Human Services, the Michigan Dyslexia Institute, The Learning Disabilities Assoc., and various medical, research, and scientific journals. Reports are comprehensive.

©1997 Renée M. Newman