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"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1

Numerous studies have shown that children who have speech, language, and learning disabilities have difficulty making a reliable distinction in auditory, visual and/or motor processing skills. Research shows that these children take a longer duration of the stimulus (100 to 500 milliseconds rather than 10's of milliseconds) to discriminate the difference.

Is your child struggling with speech, language and/or learning skills?

Or

Are you struggling with speech, language and/or learning skills?

What is the Problem?

		Speech Disorder
		Language Disorder
		Phonological Disorder
		Reading Disorder
		Writing Disorder
		Mathematics Disorder
		Attention Deficit Disorder
		ADHD
		Coordination Disorder
		Pervasive Development Disorder and/or
		Learning Disorders

These are like the various fruit on a tree:

The most important question is
What is the Root Problem?

The Root Problems may be any one of these:

Auditory Processing Disorder Visual Processing Disorder Timing, Concentration & Motor Processing Disorder

Find out why the proper diagnosis is critical to remediation. Spend some time reviewing Our Services to learn more about the different types of Processing Disorders. Once the root problems are remediated, then the child/individual will have the tools he/she need to be successful in academics. For the older child/adult, once those Processing Problems are remediated he/she will still need to learn the skills to master phonics, reading, writing, mathematics and studying. Do you want to see the Signs for Auditory & Visual Processing Deficits Checklist? Do you want to see our most Frequently Asked Questions?

Merritt Speech & Learning specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of Communication Disorders and Processing Disorders.

"The proper diagnosis is critical to remediation."

Merritt Speech & Learning
Dana M. Merritt, M.S. CCC-SLP, IMT
904-721-4122