Words in Motion provides dyslexia therapy in St. Pete with a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, MS, CCC-SLP, specializing in language-based learning support for children, teens, and adults.

Sessions are available in person at our St. Pete clinic or virtually for clients who prefer flexible, at-home support.

If you or your child is struggling with reading, spelling, writing, or language-based academic skills, contact Words in Motion today to schedule a free consultation and learn how speech-language therapy can help.

Dyslexia is a language-based learning difference that affects how the brain processes written language. It is not caused by laziness, poor intelligence, or lack of effort. Many individuals with dyslexia are intelligent, creative, and capable, but they may need a different type of instruction to build reading and spelling skills.

Dyslexia most commonly impacts skills such as phonological awareness, decoding, reading fluency, spelling, and written expression. A child with dyslexia may have difficulty connecting sounds to letters, sounding out unfamiliar words, remembering spelling patterns, or reading smoothly and accurately.

Because dyslexia is rooted in language processing, Speech-Language Pathologists are uniquely qualified to support many of the underlying skills needed for reading success. Therapy may target sound awareness, vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, sequencing, memory, and the connection between spoken and written language.

A licensed Speech-Language Pathologist brings specialized training in language development, speech sound systems, phonological processing, and literacy foundations. At Words in Motion, dyslexia therapy is provided by an SLP with a Master’s degree and CCC-SLP certification, reflecting advanced clinical training and national professional standards.

Dyslexia support should not be limited to memorizing sight words or practicing worksheets. Effective intervention should look at the whole language system: how a person hears sounds, understands language, organizes information, retrieves words, reads text, and expresses ideas in writing.

Words in Motion offers dyslexia therapy both in person at our St. Pete clinic and virtually, giving families flexibility based on schedule, location, and learning needs. In-clinic sessions provide structured, face-to-face support, while virtual sessions can be a convenient option for families who need therapy from home.

For families in St. Pete, this flexibility can make it easier to stay consistent with therapy while balancing school, work, and extracurricular schedules.

At Words in Motion, dyslexia therapy is individualized, structured, and designed to build confidence along with skill. Treatment may include:

• Phonological Awareness Support: We work on the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate sounds in words. These skills are essential for reading and spelling, especially for students who struggle to sound out words.

• Sound-Letter Connections: Therapy may target how letters and letter patterns connect to speech sounds. This helps clients improve decoding, spelling, and word recognition.

• Structured Literacy Strategies: Sessions may include explicit, systematic instruction that breaks reading and spelling skills into manageable steps. This approach helps reduce guessing and builds stronger reading habits.

• Vocabulary and Language Development: Many students with dyslexia also benefit from support with word meanings, sentence structure, comprehension, and verbal reasoning. Strengthening oral language can support stronger reading and writing skills.

• Reading Confidence and Self-Advocacy: Dyslexia can affect more than academics. Many students feel embarrassed, frustrated, or “behind.” Therapy includes encouragement, practical strategies, and tools to help clients understand their learning style and advocate for what they need.

Dyslexia can look different depending on age, but common signs may include:

• Difficulty learning letter names or letter sounds

• Trouble rhyming or identifying sounds in words

• Slow, effortful, or inaccurate reading

• Guessing words based on the first letter or picture

• Difficulty sounding out unfamiliar words

• Poor spelling despite repeated practice

• Reversing letters or numbers beyond the early grades

• Avoiding reading or becoming upset during reading tasks

• Trouble remembering sight words

• Difficulty with written expression

• Strong verbal skills but weaker reading or spelling skills

• Trouble following multi-step written directions

• Fatigue or frustration with homework

For older students and adults, dyslexia may show up as slow reading speed, poor spelling, difficulty taking notes, trouble organizing written work, or avoiding tasks that require heavy reading.