Read more about the Summer Reading Groups, speech therapy, language services, accent reduction training, Dyslexia screening and the Dyslexia program provided.

About Dawn Werts Philbin

MA/CCC/Speech/Language Pathologist Master of Arts Degree in Communication Disorders, 1988, from Northeast Missouri State University (Now known as Truman State University), Kirksville, Missouri Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication Disorders, 1987, from Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville, Missouri Iowa Speech Language Pathology Licensure 21 years of professional experience as a speech/language pathologist Certified tutor of the Wilson Language Reading Program since 2000 13 years experience working 1:1 with children and adults with moderate to severe Dyslexia Member of the American Speech and Hearing Association since 1989 (Student member and CFY member since 1985) Member of the International Dyslexia Association since 2000 Iowa Speech and Hearing Association Member Honored member of Cambridge Who's Who For Professionals Completion of graduate level course for "Diagnosing Dyslexia" Completion of Accent Modification courses by Daniel P. Dato in 1998 and by Lorna Sikorski in 2007 References available upon request

When a child experiences a speech and language delay, it can later interfere with academic learning, especially learning to read, write and spell.

Speech and language disorders and delays can turn into language learning disabilities as the child gets older.

Early intervention of speech and language deficits through speech therapy, language services or dyslexia treatment can often decrease or eliminate later academic problems. Even as an adult it is never too late to seek help.

Corporations realize that clear and effective communication skills translate directly into a better bottom line!

Success in American society vastly depends on an individual’s ability for clear and effective communication.

Speech and language problems can cause issues into adulthood, particularly in holding a job, as well as getting promotions within that job, if the area of weakness is interfering with job performance.

Barriers towards effective communication can have a direct correlation to company image, loss of business, decreased productivity, and can prevent career advancement for the individual with the weak communication skills.