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Director, Dawn Werts Philbin, MA / CCC / Speech
Language Pathologist,
Dyslexia Treatment Specialist
Speech - Language - Dyslexia -
Reading Instruction - Accent Reduction
Serving the Des Moines, Iowa Metro and Central Iowa Area
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Preschool Speech/Language/Pre-Literacy
Groups
Preschool Speech/Language/Pre-Literacy Groups are
designed for children who may be at risk for developing later
academic issues in reading, writing and spelling, especially if
there is a family history. Research has proven that early intervention
can lessen or prevent such issues. For more information click here.
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Kindergarten-First
Grade Speech/Language/Literacy
Groups
K-1st Grade Speech/Language/Literacy Groups are
designed for children who may be struggling in learning to read
and spell, and who may have underlying speech and language issues.
For more information click here.
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Read more about the speech
therapy, language services, preschool
speech/language/pre-literacy groups, K-1st
Grade speech/language/literacy groups, accent
reduction training, Dyslexia
screening and the Dyslexia program provided.
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Services Provided
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Evaluations and Therapy in:
- Speech development
- Language development
- Preschool Speech/Language/Pre-Literacy small groups
- Kindergarten-First Grade Speech/Language/Literacy groups
- Complex or Basic Dyslexia screening
- Specialized Orton-Gillingham based reading and spelling
remediation via the use of “The Wilson Language Program.” The
Wilson Program is a multi-sensory, structured, systematic
and sequentially presented program for children and adults
with Dyslexia and language based reading, spelling and
writing difficulties.
- Orton-Gillingham based small group Summer instruction
- Speech Accent as it effects the English language
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About Dawn Werts Philbin
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MA/CCC/Speech/Language Pathologist
Master of Arts Degree in Communication Disorders,
1988, from Northeast Missouri State University (Now
known as Truman State University), Kirksville, Missouri
Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Disorders,
1987, from Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville,
Missouri
Iowa Speech Language Pathology Licensure
20 years of professional experience
as a speech/language pathologist
Certified tutor of the Wilson Language
Reading Program since 2000
11 years experience working 1:1 with
children and adults with moderate to severe Dyslexia
Member of the American Speech and
Hearing Association since 1989 (Student member and
CFY member since 1985)
Member of the International Dyslexia
Association since 2000
Iowa Speech and Hearing Association
Member
Honored member of Cambridge Who's Who
For Professionals
Completion of graduate level course
for "Diagnosing Dyslexia"
Completion of Accent Modification courses
by Daniel P. Dato in 1998 and by Lorna Sikorski in
2007
References available upon request
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When a child experiences a speech
and language delay, it can later interfere with academic learning,
especially learning to read, write and spell.
Speech and language disorders and delays can turn into
language learning disabilities as the child gets older.
Early intervention of speech and
language deficits through speech therapy, language services
or dyslexia treatment can often decrease or eliminate later
academic problems. Even as an adult it is never too late to
seek help.
Corporations realize that clear and effective communication
skills translate directly into a better bottom line!
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Success in American society vastly depends on an individual’s
ability for clear and effective communication.
Speech and language problems can
cause issues into adulthood, particularly in holding a job,
as well as getting promotions within that job, if the area
of weakness is interfering with job performance.
Barriers towards effective communication can have a
direct correlation to company image, loss of business, decreased
productivity, and can prevent career advancement for the individual
with the weak communication skills.
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If you have questions or would like more information
regarding speech and language
development, issues related
to reading, writing and spelling, dyslexia or accent
reduction for any age please contact me .
Dawn Werts Philbin, MA/CCC/SLP and Dyslexia Specialist, Director
of:
THE SPEECH LANGUAGE DYSLEXIA CLINIC, P.C.
Serving the Metro Des
Moines area and Central Iowa region
Waukee, Iowa
(515) 987-6532
Email:
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