Helpful Information
BILLING
Chapman Language and Literacy, PLLC is a provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield.
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We are happy to provide a super bill for private pay services.
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In the state of Florida, we are also an approved direct pay provided for the Family Empowerment Scholarship (formerly the Gardiner Scholarship).
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Currently, our rate for services is $120/session (50 minutes). We typically encourage a frequency of two sessions a week, although recommendations may vary for individual circumstances.
Good Faith Estimate:
In accordance with the No Surprise Bill Act, Chapman Language and Literacy, PLLC will provide a good faith estimate for services scheduled for a patient upon request.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Structured Word Inquiry?
Structured Word Inquiry (SWI) is the method by which readers explore and make sense of the English writing system. The process is guided by 4 questions
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What is the sense and meaning of the word?
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How is the word built?
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What related words can you find?
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What are the morphological relatives?
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What are the etymological relatives?
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What are the letters doing?
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Starting with a word of interest, we explore the meaning of that word, its morphological structure and words that are related in meaning. Then, we will construct a matrix that demonstrates our current understanding (see example below).
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From there, we will make connections between the spelling and speech sounds (phonemes) using IPA (International Phonetic Association) symbols.
What is Dyslexia?
According to the International Dyslexia Association, “Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction. Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede the growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.”
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(Adopted by the IDA Board of Directors, Nov. 12, 2002.)
"Definition of Dyslexia". July 2021. International Dyslexia Association. https://dyslexiaida.org/definition-of-dyslexia/
Why is a speech-language pathologist working with children with dyslexia?
According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, “A disorder of written language involves a significant impairment in fluent word recognition (i.e., reading decoding and sight word recognition), reading comprehension, written spelling, or written expression (i.e., written composition).
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Written language disorders, as with spoken language disorders, can involve any of the five language domains (i.e., phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics). Problems can occur in the awareness, comprehension, and production of language at the sound, syllable, word, sentence, and discourse levels..."
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"Written Language Disorders". July 2021. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/clinical-topics/written-language-disorders/