NAVIGATING EVALUATION AND DIAGNOSIS

At the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia & Learning Disorders at Scottish Rite, we evaluate and diagnose children ages 5 to 14 with dyslexia and suggest next steps for intervention and treatment. Our evaluations include measures to assess a child’s:

• Academic skills
• Cognitive and developmental abilities
• Social and emotional functioning

After the evaluation, clinicians discuss diagnostic findings and recommend next steps with parents and families, helping them discern the best path forward.

To be eligible for an evaluation, a child must be proficient in English and have a suspected learning disorder or challenge.

Before beginning the evaluation process, a parent or family member must complete an application, which our clinical team reviews to ensure we are able to provide the support and services your child needs.

We've created these resources to help parents and families understand and work through the steps of application, evaluation and diagnosis:

FAQs for Diagnostic Services

Dyslexia Defined

EXPLORE PROVEN DYSLEXIA INTERVENTIONS

Scottish Rite is nationally recognized for our evidence-based curricula that help children with dyslexia learn to read.

Our programs support children across all developmental stages, ensuring each child achieves their learning goals. Curricula reflect structured literacy principles, components and methods. In addition, we ground all our programs in research and conduct scientific studies that verify effectiveness.

Public and private school districts, tutoring organizations and other education providers use our curricula to help children with dyslexia learn to read and write with confidence. A child may also be eligible to enroll in classes through The Center’s Dyslexia Laboratory School on Scottish Rite’s Dallas campus.

Children who participate in our programs consistently show faster progress, better results and sustained outcomes over time.

Note: Children with specific learning disabilities, including dyslexia, are eligible by law to receive accommodations in public schools, including special instruction and more time to complete assignments.

Take Flight - Flagship Program

• • Industry-standard for small-group dyslexia education for children 7 and older
  • Two-year program that incorporates the five scientifically proven components of effective reading instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and reading comprehension
  • Taught by certified Academic Language Therapists to ensure each child receives the level of attention and support they need to be successful at reading and writing

Bridges

• • Highly accessible, two-year program that uses technology and live instruction to deliver a fun and engaging learning experience
  • Certified classroom or special education teachers partner with a digital teacher, Ms. Hallie, to teach the curriculum
  • Program mirrors the Take Flight program
  • Ms. Hallie handles more complex lesson components while certified teachers ensure instruction proceeds at the right pace for individual students

Build

• • A 100-lesson, small-group intervention that meets the specific needs of younger elementary school students struggling to read
  • Taught in a developmentally appropriate manner
  • Addresses five key components of effective reading instruction for younger children: alphabet skills, letter/sound knowledge, phonological awareness, vocabulary and comprehension

Turbo Start

A nine-week program that provides a jump start for students of all ages who need comprehensive dyslexia intervention while awaiting placement in an intervention group

Jet

• • Accelerated small-group dyslexia intervention for students 14 and older
  • Covers same information as the Take Flight intervention in one school year versus two
  • Teaching and learning materials more suitable for older students

OUR PATIENTS’ STORIES

Hear from children and their families who have trusted Scottish Rite’s dyslexia team with their care. Learn how our dyslexia interventions dramatically improved the child’s reading abilities and gave them a renewed sense of hope and excitement for the future.

Check out our YouTube Channel for more Dyslexia Patient Stories.

PARENT EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS

Scottish Rite staff created a collection of videos to help parents and families support children throughout the dyslexia journey. Each video offers practical insights and strategies on how to handle common issues like homework, screen time and more. Whether you're looking for answers or just some extra support, these resources are here to give you and your child what you need to be successful.

Check out our YouTube Channel for more Parent Educational Videos

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