Karen Lee Monteith, M.A., CALT
Dyslexia Screening Assessments and Therapy
KLM Multisensory Language
Since 1984, I have worked with professionally diagnosed clients who have dyslexia or related disorders such as language based learning disabilities. I use various programs depending on the needs of my clients. Take Flight, Rewards, Basic Language Skills, Wilson, and Lindamood-Bell are some of the programs that I am able to implement with my clients. I teach phonological processing, alphabet-dictionary-vocabulary skills, decoding, reading fluency, scientific spelling, comprehension, and written expression skills. I also do initial baseline testing and assessment screening as well as progress monitoring with standardized tests such as the CTOPP, GORT-4, and TOWRE-4. My clients usually work for at least two years to complete the remedial process of language retraining.
Education/Training
Bachelor of Science in Special Education from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.
Certification as an Academic Language Therapist from Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas, Texas
Bio
I grew up in a military family and lived in Japan and Germany as a child. I attended high school in Virginia, North Carolina and Northern Virginia. I went to college in Virginia and began my teaching career in Fairfax County, VA. I taught special education in Germany, Holland, GA, and TX. I have three children and two grandchildren.I have been in private practice as a Certified Academic Language Therapist since 1984. I became a Licensed Dyslexia Therapist in 2010 when the Texas Legislature approved licensure.
Memberships
International Dyslexia Association (IDA ) www.interdys.org
Austin Area Branch International Dyslexia Association (AABIDA)www.austinida.org
Academic Language Therapist Association (ALTA) www.altaread.org
Scottish Rite Learning Center http://www.scottishritelearningcenter.org/
Rawson-Saunders School www.rawson-saunders.org
Other Languages
German (Conversational)
Payments Accepted
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Hours:10 am -10 pm M-Th
Cost/Session
$240 for 4 hours each week
License:Licensed Dyslexia Therapist #1132
Helpful Links
 Recordings for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFBD - Texas Unit):
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School for Professionally Diagnosed Dyslexic Students Elementary - Middle School:
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Research Based information about dyslexia and related disorders:
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Educational Service Center for Austin Area:
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Academic Language Therapists Association:
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Speech-Language Therapy
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Raspy Voice / Muscle Tension Dysphonia
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Language-Based Learning Disabilities
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Vocal Coaching for Singing and Performing
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Online / Video / Teletherapy
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