Learning Disorders

Each year, Fraser works with hundreds of families affected by learning disorders. Fraser provides evaluation, direct services, information, and support for children, adults, and their families. Our programs are nationally recognized for their high quality and innovation, and our staff is skilled and caring. Perhaps the best way to understand how Fraser can help your family is to read our stories of success.

Definition

Disorders that affect a child’s ability to understand or use spoken or written language at an age-appropriate level.

Related Disorders

  • Learning disability
  • Non-verbal learning disorder

Direct Services

Speech-language therapy— play and structured activities that improve children’s language and communication skills, articulation, social communication, eating and swallowing.

Social Language Groups— small group settings designed to improve communication and social interaction skills for children with autism spectrum disorders or who demonstrate difficulty with social interactions.

Fast ForWord™— computer-based learning programs designed to improve language, reading, and overall communication skills.

Music therapy— play and structured activities using music that help children improve academic, social, emotional, communication and physical skills.

Occupational therapy— evaluations and treatment that improve children’s fine and gross motor skills, self-care, and sensory integration.

Family Support

Center-Based Respite Care Program— comprehensive respite services for parents of children with special needs.

Family Focused Program— skill-building activities for parents of young children who need additional support to reduce the risk of abuse or neglect.

Child Care Consultation and Support Services— practical strategies for child care and school-age care providers to enable them to include and retain children with special needs and/or challenging behaviors in community child care programs.

Education

Infant, toddler, and preschool programs at Fraser School— inclusive child care and educational curriculum for children of all abilities.

Ready 4K Program at Fraser School— structured learning to prepare children for kindergarten.