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Kristin Harper
Academic Language Therapist

With the proper instruction, your student can be ready2read!

About Me

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  • Trained by Rawson Saunders Institute in Neuhaus' Basic Language Skills

  • Masters in Education, Texas State University

  • Texas Certified Teacher - Special Education, Elementary Education, English as a Second Language

  • Experience with students of all ages with various degrees of dyslexia in addition to other learning differences/ abilities (including 2E)

Services

Academic Language Therapy

ALT includes explicit reading instruction in addition to handwriting, spelling, oral language skills, written expression, and reading comprehension. ALT is most effective if the student receives at least 180 minutes a week.

Logistics

Sessions can be at the client's home, school, or library or (if appropriate) online through Google Meet. A scheduling calendar is available upon request.

Options

Beyond ALT

For students who do not need decoding work, sessions can focus on comprehension, writing composition, handwriting, and/or fluency. This work can also be done with the student's classwork/assignments.

Individual Instruction:

Work individually with your student at a pace and curriculum tailored to your student's needs. $85/hour*

Summer ALT

Summer ALT can focus on progressing through the curriculum, reinforcing specific skills, ALT focused help with summer work, and/or keeping up skills. Click here for a schedule of weeks offered.

Small Group Instruction:

Two students who need ALT at the same time and are at a similar instructional level. $60/hour*

* Sliding Scale available if needed

Summer 2024

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What
Parents & Teachers
Say

"I have to say that I’m noticing an improvement with [my child.] She is way more engaged with her reading and has a desire to read again." 

 

- Parent

Contact Me

Available to teach in the Austin Metro Area or online.

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