Remediation is a dedicated intervention for children who are missing basic skills or who have specific learning disabilities (e.g., dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, language delays). While tutoring helps children manage current homework, remediation builds fundamental skills and brain connections. At the West Island Neuropsychology and Counseling Centre, we offer both!

Based on the most up-to-date research and expert recommendations - and uniquely guided by the experience of a licensed neuropsychologist - our remediation specialists use one-on-one or very small group interventions tailored to the profile and needs of each child. These empirically validated interventions, many based on the Orton-Gillingham approach (e.g., LIPS, Raconte-moi les sons, Lively Letters, Spire) use a scaffolding approach to build the specific skills your child needs. Such interventions may not just lead to better academic performance - when administered accurately and intensively, they can actually foster measurable changes in the brain, termed “neuroplasticity." Note that computerized interventions, while acceptable to supplement instruction, are not empirically proven to have the benefits of intensive remediation.

Reading skills, even in children with dyslexia, can definitely improve at any age. However, the earlier we intervene, the better the outcome. According to current research, children showing language and phonological difficulties as early as pre-K and kindergarten can benefit from intervention to foster their reading development. Further, children who have trouble recognizing letters and sounds or decoding by grade two are at very high risk for long-term reading deficits. Before grade three children are learning to read; from grade three on, they are reading to learn. So if a child is behind in reading by grade three, their learning in all subjects is affected. Our goal is to help every child learn to read to their full and true potential!

Our remediation specialists work in person or remotely, and can see your child in school (if permitted) or at our clinic. Since remediation should be done in the mornings or early afternoon, when the brain is freshest, we offer services as early as 7:00 a.m. as well as on weekends.

Note that fees for remediation may be eligible for income tax deductions.