Clinique Passage | Speech Therapy Québec
Speech Therapy for Dysorthographia in Québec
Evaluation and Treatment of Dysorthographia and Dyslexia Tailored to Each Person's Strengths and Challenges
Clinique Passage offers speech therapy services for dysorthographia to school-age children, teens and adults across Québec. Our speech-language pathologists evaluate writing and reading difficulties, provide a speech-language pathology conclusion and implement tailored remediation.
Dysorthographia frequently accompanies dyslexia. Our speech-language pathologists evaluate written language as a whole. No medical referral is required. In-person services in Val-d'Or, Montréal (Westmount) and Mont-Laurier, and online throughout the province.
Fill out the form for speech therapy for dysorthographia
Your child needs an evaluation or speech therapy follow-up? Our speech-language pathologists are available quickly.
Dysorthographia and Dyslexia: When Reading and Writing Become an Obstacle
Spelling tests come back covered in red marks. Your child forgets letters, reverses syllables or spells words exactly the way they sound. Written assignments take twice as long as expected. You wonder whether these errors are normal for their age or whether they reveal a learning disorder. Finding a speech-language pathologist who can answer that question quickly is not simple.
Errors that persist despite practice
Your child studies vocabulary words every week and forgets them the next day. Grammar rules learned in class do not transfer to writing. This is not a lack of effort.
An evaluation that is hard to access
Waiting months for a school-based evaluation while your child falls further behind in writing. 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?
The speech-language pathologist evaluates and provides the conclusion of dysorthographia. The orthopédagogue works on developing learning strategies and adapting academic tasks. The two roles are complementary.
Confidence eroding at school
Watching your child avoid written assignments, refuse to write or put themselves down in front of a page. These avoidance behaviours are common and do not reflect a lack of intelligence.
If these situations resonate with you, a speech-language evaluation can clarify the picture and guide the next steps.
How Speech Therapy Treats Dysorthographia
Dysorthographia is a specific neurodevelopmental learning disorder affecting writing. It presents as persistent difficulties memorizing standard spelling, applying sound-to-letter correspondences in writing and respecting grammatical rules in written work. Speech therapy treatment for dysorthographia is based on an in-depth evaluation of written language, followed by targeted remediation of the impaired processes.
Targeted Remediation for Written Language
Our speech-language pathologists evaluate oral and written language skills and the underlying cognitive processes using standardized tests: phonological awareness applied to writing, grapheme-phoneme correspondence, lexical spelling and morphological patterns. When reading pathways are also affected, remediation covers reading and writing together. We specify the diagnosis and establish intervention priorities based on SMART goals targeted for their potential to improve writing and reading skills. Each intervention plan is individualized and adjusted as progress is made.
Dysorthographia and Dyslexia: A Frequent Link
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.
Does Your Child Also Have Difficulty Reading?
If your child also presents reading difficulties, visit our page dedicated to speech therapy for dyslexia to learn more about our approach specific to reading disorders. You will also find practical tools in our free speech therapy resources.
Why Choose Clinique Passage for Dysorthographia 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 Dysorthographia
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 Dysorthographia
Our speech therapy receipts are tax-deductible as medical expenses, and many private insurance plans cover a portion of the fees. For full details on government financial assistance, visit our page on speech therapy for dyslexia.
Fill Out the Form for Speech Therapy for Dysorthographia
When writing 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 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, Dysorthographia and Dyslexia
What Is the Difference Between Dyslexia and Dysorthographia?
Dyslexia affects reading, while dysorthographia affects writing. Both disorders are neurodevelopmental in origin and frequently co-occur. Our speech-language pathologists evaluate and treat both within each intervention plan. To learn more about dyslexia, visit our dedicated page.
Can Dysorthographia Be Treated With Speech Therapy?
Yes, the speech-language pathologist is the professional qualified to evaluate and treat written language disorders, including dysorthographia. Dysorthographia cannot be cured, but thanks to brain plasticity, the individual can improve their writing skills. Remediation targets the impaired processes and aims to develop compensatory strategies adapted to the person’s strengths and challenges.
My Child Makes Many Spelling Errors. Is It Dysorthographia?
Not necessarily. Frequent spelling errors can have several causes. A speech-language evaluation distinguishes a persistent disorder from a delay related to instruction. Consulting a speech-language pathologist is the first step to clarify the situation.
Are Speech Therapy Sessions for Dysorthographia 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.