Service Name: LANGUAGE SERVICES - SACRAMENTO SCOTTISH RITE CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE CENTER

Organization Name: SACRAMENTO RITECARE CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE CENTER

• Description: Provides diagnostic and treatment services for children with delays in the acquisition of speech and language skills, including the language-based reading disability known as developmental dyslexia. Services are provided free of charge. Masonic affiliation is not required.Individual 50-minute therapy sessions are scheduled on a once-weekly basis. Intervention is ongoing and year-round for up to 18 months as determined to be appropriate to meet a child's needs. Summer-only sessions are not available.
• Website: http://www.ssrlc.org
• Email: words@ssrlc.org
• Phone(s): (916) 731-4357
• Hours: Monday through Friday 9 am - 5 pm
• Eligibility: The following is descriptive of children seen at the Sacramento Childhood Language Center: - Language delays with no apparent cause- Dyslexia - Auditory/Language processing deficits- Normal hearing in at least one earThe Sacramento Childhood Language Center does not serve children whose learning difficulties are primarily related to: - Diagnosed syndromes such as Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Cleft Palate, Muscular Dystrophy- Apraxia, dependent on the severity - Cognitive Impairment/ Developmental Delay- PDD or Autism- Articulation only (specific sounds such as /s/, /r/, or /l/)- Stuttering/ Voice- Severe Oral Motor issues/ Feeding issuesAdditional Criteria:- Children between eighteen months and twelve years of age are eligible for services - Eligibility is determined by our assessments or those provided by other agencies - Child and at least one parent or caregiver must speak English - Child must have at least one parent, guardian, or concerned adult who is prepared to follow through with a consistent program - Consistent attendance is mandatory- Children with behavior or attention issues that negatively impact the effectiveness of therapy may not be accepted or will be discontinued.
• Requirements: Application Packet - Which Includes: - Parent Questionnaire.- Authorization for Release of Information.- Immunization Records and Policy Agreement.- Teacher Questionnaire.- Speech and Language Therapy Questionnaire.- Additional forms may be requested.
• Areas Served:
  • Placer United States
  • Sacramento United States
  • El Dorado United States
  • Yolo United States
• Categories:
  • Educational Therapy
  • Youth Literacy Programs
  • Language Therapy
  • Speech Therapy