Clinique Passage
Speech Therapy for Dyslexia in Québec
Evaluation and Treatment of Dyslexia and Dysorthographia Tailored to Each Child's Strengths and Challenges
Clinique Passage offers speech therapy services for dyslexia to school-age children, teens and adults across Québec. Our speech-language pathologists evaluate reading and writing difficulties, provide a speech-language pathology conclusion of dyslexia-dysorthographia and implement remediation tailored to each person's profile.
No medical referral is required. In-person services in Val-d'Or, Montréal and Mont-Laurier, and online throughout the province.
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Dyslexia and Dysorthographia: The Daily Challenges Families Face
Your child takes twice as long as classmates to read a short paragraph. Spelling tests come back covered in red marks. Homework becomes a battle every evening. You wonder whether these difficulties are temporary or whether they reveal a true learning disorder. Finding a speech-language pathologist who can answer that question quickly is not simple.
Wait lists that delay intervention
Waiting months for a school-based evaluation while your child falls further behind. Clinique Passage offers fast access to services, and when our team cannot respond immediately, we refer to trusted colleagues.
Speech-language pathologist or orthopédagogue: who should you see?
Not knowing whether your child needs a speech-language pathologist or an orthopédagogue. The speech-language pathologist evaluates and provides the conclusion of dyslexia-dysorthographia. The orthopédagogue then works on academic strategies. The two roles are complementary.
Confidence eroding at school
Watching your child lose self-confidence, avoid reading aloud, refuse to write. These avoidance behaviours are common and do not reflect a lack of intelligence or effort.
Limited services in your region
Not having access to services in your area. Our hybrid model combines in-person sessions in Westmount, Val-d'Or and Mont-Laurier, and online sessions across Québec.
If these situations resonate with you, a speech-language evaluation can clarify the picture and guide the next steps.
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How Speech Therapy Treats Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a specific neurodevelopmental learning disorder of neurological origin affecting reading. It presents as persistent difficulties decoding words, recognizing their visual form or reading fluently. Speech therapy treatment for dyslexia is based on an in-depth evaluation of reading pathways, followed by targeted remediation of the impaired processes.
Targeted Remediation Based on Your Child's Profile
Our speech-language pathologists evaluate oral and written language skills and the underlying cognitive processes using standardized tests. Intervention then targets the impaired processes: phonological awareness, grapheme-phoneme correspondence, visual word recognition or morphosyntactic skills. We specify the diagnosis and establish intervention priorities based on SMART goals targeted for their potential to improve reading and writing skills. Each intervention plan is individualized and adjusted as progress is made. Learn about the populations we serve.
Dyslexia Treatment Targeting the Lexical Reading Route
When a person cannot visually recognize words in their whole form, they must decode syllable by syllable, making reading slow and laborious. Irregular words pose a particular problem: "women" is read exactly as spelled, "colonel" becomes "col-o-nel." The speech-language pathologist works to strengthen the visual lexical inventory and develop orthographic memorization strategies.
Dyslexia Treatment Targeting the Phonological Reading Route
When a person has difficulty using grapheme-phoneme correspondence to decode words, reading is slow and choppy. It may also include multiple errors because the person tries to "guess" the word rather than decode its sounds. Speech therapy intervention aims to consolidate the correspondence between sounds and letters and increase decoding speed. Strategies are also taught for knowing when to use the phonological route rather than the lexical route, and for decoding with greater accuracy.
Dyslexia and Dysorthographia: A Frequently Linked Disorder
Dysorthographia frequently accompanies dyslexia. The difficulties that affect reading can also affect writing: the child may spell words the way they sound, forget certain spelling patterns or have difficulty applying grammar rules in written work.
That is why our speech-language pathologists systematically evaluate reading and writing together. These two skills rely on closely related processes, and working on them jointly generally yields stronger progress.
Learn More About Dysorthographia
Learn More About Dysorthographia
If your child has marked spelling difficulties, visit our page dedicated to speech therapy for dysorthographia to learn more about our approach specific to written language. You will also find practical tools in our free speech therapy resources.
Why Choose Clinique Passage for Dyslexia Treatment
Because language-based learning disorders can affect school motivation and self-esteem, and targeted intervention makes a real difference. Founded by Anny Dubé, M.Sc., speech-language pathologist and member of the Ordre des orthophonistes et audiologistes du Québec (OOAQ), Clinique Passage brings together a team of speech-language pathologists who understand the urgency of intervening early and maintaining regular follow-up. Meet our team.
Fast Access to a Speech-Language Pathologist for Dyslexia
Appointments are available in person in Val-d'Or, Montréal and Mont-Laurier, as well as online across Québec. Evening and weekend time slots are offered. No medical referral is required.
Services in French, English and for First Nations
Services are available in both languages. First Nations and Inuit communities can count on the expertise of speech-language pathologists with over 15 years of practice in Indigenous settings to deliver culturally relevant services.
An Approach Adapted to Each Person's Pace
Our speech-language pathologists adapt the frequency and format of sessions to each person's profile. Intervention is grounded in evidence-based practice, clinical expertise and the family's priorities.
Financial Support for Speech Therapy in Dyslexia
When dyslexia causes significant learning difficulties and meaningful limitations in a child’s academic functioning, the child may be eligible for the supplement for handicapped children from Retraite Québec. Our speech-language pathologists complete the professional section of the application form.
If your child is eligible for the disability tax credit (form T2201), the family may also receive the child disability benefit from the Government of Canada. Our speech therapy receipts are tax-deductible as medical expenses, and many private insurance plans cover a portion of the fees.
Book a Speech Therapy Appointment for Dyslexia
When reading difficulties are addressed early, progress is generally faster and the gap with other students is easier to close. If your child experiences persistent difficulties in reading or writing, a speech-language pathologist can evaluate the situation and propose a tailored intervention plan. Fast access, in-person and online services, evidence-based approach.
Fill out the online form or request a free call to discuss your concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions About Speech Therapy, Dyslexia and Dysorthographia
At What Age Can Dyslexia Be Diagnosed?
A speech-language pathology conclusion of dyslexia-dysorthographia is often provided around the end of Grade 2. The child must have been exposed to reading and writing long enough to distinguish a persistent disorder from a developmental delay. Early warning signs can, however, be identified sooner.
What Is the Difference Between a Speech-Language Pathologist and an Orthopédagogue for Dyslexia?
The speech-language pathologist evaluates and treats written language disorders, while the orthopédagogue works on developing learning strategies and adapting academic tasks. The two professionals are complementary. The speech-language pathologist is qualified to provide a conclusion of dyslexia-dysorthographia and targets the mechanisms underlying reading and writing. The orthopédagogue works within the field of education.
Can Dyslexia Be Cured With Speech Therapy?
No, dyslexia cannot be cured, but speech therapy can help reduce its impacts. Thanks to brain plasticity, individuals with dyslexia can improve their reading skills, and speech therapy can also help them develop effective compensatory strategies. Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental disorder that persists throughout life. Early, regular intervention generally leads to significant improvements in reading skills and helps the child develop effective strategies for reading and learning through reading.
My Child Has Dyslexia and Dysorthographia. Does the Speech-Language Pathologist Treat Both?
Yes. Dyslexia and dysorthographia are closely linked, because reading and writing largely rely on shared written language processes. In speech therapy, these two skills are generally evaluated and addressed together. To learn more about our approach specific to dysorthographia, visit our dedicated page.
Are Speech Therapy Sessions for Dyslexia Offered Online?
Yes. Clinique Passage offers online sessions across Québec, as well as in-person sessions in Val-d’Or, Montréal and Mont-Laurier. Our hybrid model allows combining both formats based on the needs of the individual and their family.