"Treatment in the specialised program brought Michael significant gains in reading and spelling for the first time in his life."
The Reading Foundation has developed and offers Discover Reading, a program designed to help children, adolescents and adults first develop the ability to think about sounds in words (phonological awareness). From that foundation, they can learn to effectively read and spell words.
Discover Reading is offered at a Beginner, Basic and Advanced Level. Discover Reading - Beginner Level is suitable for any child whose parents would like them to get a head start on reading, or a child who may be struggling with the beginning reading process. Discover Reading - Basic and Advanced Levels are suitable for students in grade school as well as for adolescents and adults who are experiencing difficulty with basic decoding and spelling skills.
Key Features:
Begins at a basic level of segmenting, blending and manipulating sounds
Systematically moves through letter and sound connections and exposure to the various options for spelling the 40+ basic sounds of English
Shows the student how to apply this newly discovered knowledge to word attack, word identification, spelling and basic writing skills
Provides opportunities to read books matched to the student's growing code knowledge
Rates
The cost of the initial assessment is $250 and includes the contact time with the student, consultation with parents and a written report. Cost of individual one-to-one instruction is $60 per hour. (All prices in Canadian dollars). The average length of a program is 80 hours, which amounts to $4800. There is no Goods and Services Tax (GST) on this service.
You can deduct the amount paid to The Reading Foundation as a medical expense on your Canadian income tax return if the student attends the Calgary clinic. A properly worded receipt for this purpose is provided once the student exits the program in Calgary.
Because Dr. Truch is a chartered psychologist in Alberta, fees may also be partially recovered from private health care plans that cover psychological services, provided the student attends the Calgary clinic.
If you are a US citizen visiting this web site, a four-week trip to Calgary or Vancouver may be surprisingly affordable for you. Our hourly charge is usually less than a comparable clinical program in the United States. Use the calculator to determine the cost of our program (80 hours over four weeks) and the cost of travel and lodging in Canadian dollars. May we suggest planning a summer holiday in beautiful Calgary or Vancouver and bringing the gift of reading to your son or daughter at the same time? To discover more about Calgary and Vancouver, please click here.
Ideally, students attend each day for four hours of one-to-one instruction. They come five days a week for an average of four weeks. This represents a total of 80 hours of instruction. The impact on both learning and self-esteem in this short time frame is very dramatic. (Some students who have a severe reading/spelling issue or difficulties in more than one area may require more than 80 hours of intervention in the long run. Once the initial assessment is completed, a reasonable estimate of the time it will take to bring genuine change can be provided). A modified routine is available for students who cannot miss school time. We offer after school and Saturday times for this purpose. Alternatively, students can attend for a few half days during the week, as well as four hours on Saturdays. Summer break, or other school holidays during the year are also a great time to come without having to miss school.
Begins at a basic level of segmenting, blending and manipulating sounds