Service Providers

The Austin Area Branch of the International Dyslexia Association does not endorse any service providers. Information is supplied as a service only. This list is not all-inclusive and will be updated periodically as information becomes available.

 

Neuro-Psychological Assessment
Provider Population Services
William A. Dailey, Ph.D.
711 West 38th St., Suite D-3
Austin, TX. 78705-1131
(512) 454-7745
  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
 Neuropsychological and psychological evaluations.
Nancy Nussbaum, Ph.D.
Karen Gonzales
711 West 38th St. Suite F-1
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 637-5841
(512) 458-6121
  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Adults

 

 Neuropsychological and psychological evaluations.

 

Psycho-Educational Assessment
Note: Local school districts also provide academic testing and parents can request it through them.
Provider Population Services
Kim-Marie Hernandez, Ph.D., L.S.S.P.
2502 Rae Dell Ave.
Austin, TX, 78704
(512) 633-2757

DrHernandez@austin.rr.com
  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Adults

 

Psychoeducational evaluation: 
  • Identify the presence and severity of leaning disabilities.
  • Examine qualifications for services under Section 504 based on learning.
  • Examine other aspects of emotional and/or behavioral functioning.

Consultation:

  • Regarding evaluations conducted by other professionals.
  • Regarding rights under Section 504 and/or procedures related to Special Education services.
Scottish Rite Learning Center of Austin, Inc.
508 West 14th St.
Austin, TX 78701
(512)472-1231

www.ScottishRiteLearningCenter.org
  • Children (1st through 5th grade)
  • Adults (assessment only)
  • Evaluation to investigate the presence or absence of dyslexia, not to diagnose other types of learning disabilities or academic concerns.
  • Professional Consultation for parents who have test results and desire or require additional interpretation to investigate the presence or absence of dyslexia.

 

Speech Language Pathologist
Provider Population Comments
Lavelle Carlson
201 Woodland Park
Georgetown, TX. 78628
(512) 864-7364

e-mail:
carlson@cox-internet.com
  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Certified by American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
  • Certified by Texas State Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology
  • Trained in the Lindamood Multi-sensory method and Fast Forward (computer assisted remediation for auditory processing and language.
  • Specialty: Auditory processing and Language disorders that result in reading disability.
Jamie Putnam
Susan Weber
12710 Research Blvd., Suite 395
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 331-4115
  • Children
  • Adolescents
  

 

Multi-Sensory Learning Center or School
Provider Population Services
Rawson-Saunders School
2600 Exposition Blvd.
Austin, TX. 78703
(512) 476-8382
  • Children
 Rawson-Saunders is a private full curriculum day school for dyslexic children in grades 1-8. Each student receives academic language therapy every day with sessions limited to one or two students. Language therapists are trained in Orton-Gillingham techniques (Basic Language Skills and Alphabetic Phonics), Lindamood-Bell (LIPs, Visualizing & Verbalizing, and Seeing Stars), Project Read Written Expression, Neuhaus Multi-sensory Grammar, and draw from other programs as needed. Classroom teachers use methods and some curriculum specifically for dyslexic students. Classes are limited to 8 students. Enrichment program includes art, woodworking, P.E., and Destination Imagination.
Scottish Rite Learning Center of Austin, Inc.
508 West 14th St.
Austin, TX 78701
(512)472-1231

www.ScottishRiteLearningCenter.org
  • Children (1st through 5th grade)

 
  • Students who have been accepted for tutoring attend the learning center five days a week, for one hour each day in the afternoon.
  • Summer classes are offered for students in grades K-11 who are dyslexic. (Six-week classes.)

 

Academic Tutor for Dyslexia
  Population Services Comments
Moselle Domingue, CALT
313 Copperleaf
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 261-8099
e-mail
moselld@austin.rr.com
  • Adolescents (high school)

 

Reading and

SAT tutoring (verbal)

 

  
Ginny Garrison, M.A., CALT
6104 John Chisum Lane
Austin, TX. 78749
(512) 293-8754 or 394-9199
e-mail:
dyslexiaginny@aol.com
  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Academic tutoring for dyslexia
  • Standardized testing for language, learning differences
  • Works with Written Expression Issues
 Uses a variety of structured, multi-sensory programs, including Alphabetic Phonics, Linda Mood Bell, Project Read
Linda Gladden, CALT
711 West 38th St., Suite D-3
Austin TX, 78705
(512) 453-6950
e-mail:
lsgladden@aol.com
  • Children
  • Adolescents

 

 Academic tutoring for dyslexia that includes reading, study skills, and multi-sensory math  
Susan Hinton
2 Jeffrey Cove
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-5155
e-mail:
msrhinton@aol.com
  • Children
  • Adolescents

 

 Academic tutoring for dyslexia Uses a variety of structured, multi-sensory programs, including Alphabetic Phonics, Linda Mood Bell, Project Read
Karen L. Monteith M.A., CALT
4928 Trail West Dr.
Austin,TX 78735
(512) 891-8555 
e-mail:
KAMonteith@aol.com

(Rawson Saunders)
2600 Exposition Blvd.
Austin, TX. 78703
(512)476-8382
  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Adults

 

 Academic tutoring for dyslexia Uses a variety of structured, multi-sensory programs, including Alphabetic Phonics, Linda Mood Bell, Project Read
Judy Prim, CALT
111 Morning Cloud Street
Lakeway, TX 78734
(512) 608-6853
  • Children (5th grade & up)
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
 Academic tutoring for dyslexia Uses variety of multi-sensory reading methods including
Alphabet Phonics,
Basic Language Skills, and Wickersham & Allen
Diana Sledge, MEd.
3102 Foxfire Dr.
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-3340
e-mail:
dks@austin.rr.com
  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Adults

 

 Certified academic tutor for dyslexia Structured multi-sensory reading instruction using the Wilson Reading Program.

 

Teacher Training Service
Provider Services Comments
Susan Patteson, M.Ed., CALT
Region 13 Education Service Center
5701 Springdale Road
Austin, Tx. 78723
(512) 919-5401
e-mail:
susan.patteson@esc13.txed.net		 Wilson Reading System Teacher Training is offered through Region 13 ESC. Please view www.wilsonlanguage.com for more information on this multisensory reading intervention. Please visit trainings/courses currently being offered ad Region 13 Education Service Center at www.esc13.net 
  • Elementary Reading Assessment
  • Dysgraphia
  • Mathematics and Students with Dyslexia
  • Secondary Reading Assessments
  • Compiling the Assessment Data into Summaries & Reports
  • Social Issues & Students with Reading Disabilities
Scottish Rite Learning Center of Austin, Inc.
508 West 14th St.
Austin, TX 78701
(512)472-1231

www.ScottishRiteLearningCenter.org

 The Learning Center is recognized as a national training site for educators by the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) and the International Multi-sensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC). This recognition is bestowed on teacher training centers that adhere to stringent training requirements and are qualified to prepare educators to become Certified Academic Language Therapists through the Academic Lanugage Therapy Association.
  • The Introductory Class of Basic Language Skills
  • The Advanced Class of Basic Language Skills

 

 Educational opportunities are currently held in the summer.

 

Please see the Service Provider Information Form if you are interested in having your services listed in the up-coming Service Providers list.

 

Austin Area Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
Local Austin Area Helpline (512) 452-7658 ---

Call our volunteers for:

  1. Membership application blanks and basic information packet
  2. Teacher training information
  3. Referral lists for state and local evaluation (testing) services