Services and Programs Offered   Psycho-educational Evaluation      A psycho-educational evaluation is provided to assess the psychological processes involved in the learning process. These processes include attention, language, memory, graphomotor or handwriting skills, spatial and sequential organization and higher order thinking. In addition, academic skills in reading, written language and math will be assessed. The evaluation process will give students and parents very specific recommendations about ways to help students perform more successfully in school. While a clinical diagnosis, based on the DSM-IV may be given when needed, the emphasis during the evaluation will not be to "label" the student but rather to understand what underlies the "label" and how to manage challenges. Comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations are generally conducted over a two-day period and require approximately 8 to 10 contact hours. Scheduling a specific test procedure, such as intelligence testing or testing for dyslexia, may be conducted in one day. IEP and Section 504 Consultation     Consultations are available to determine if a proposed or current program, its goals, objectives or modifications specific to the child’s unique learning needs are appropriate. Advocacy      Through phone or face-to-face conferences with school staff, our advocacy assistance helps parents understand proposed/current treatments.  Other advocacy services include accompaniment to Child Study Team meetings.         To read recommendations about Moira’s work, click here.

Language Therapy      Individualized instruction through the Orton-Gillingham method – a multisensory, structured, sequential and cumulative approach to learning language is used with students with receptive or expressive language difficulties.  This approach is highly recommended for those with dyslexia or other language disabilities. Preschool Phonemic Awareness A wonderful introduction to reading!  Children will learn the letter-sound connections through a multisensory approach.  Preschoolers at risk for dyslexia or other language disabilities will especially benefit from this program. Development of Executive Function Skills     Students struggling with attentional issues will learn strategies to master life and academic skills such as time management, planning and prioritizing and goal setting.  Students will also learn how to develop and utilize an individualized organizational and study skills system critical for academic success and goal attainment. General Academic Support      Some students who have no learning disabilities may need generalized or specific academic support throughout the school year.  In addition, help and instruction is also offered for the high school student who in the process of applying for college entrance. Informational Workshops       In addition to individualized sessions, Moira offers seminars to parents and teachers on many topics including, Executive Function, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, the autism spectrum, and brain based learning approaches and organizing your child for a successful school year.