Helping children success through understanding, evidence-based support, and personalized instruction
Since 1995, the Cooper Learning Center has been a regional leader in providing assessment and intervention services for children and young adults with mild, moderate, or severe dyslexia and reading disabilities.
As a part of the learning Center, the Cooper Dyslexia Assessment & Treatment Program is grounded in research and a deep understanding of how reading and writing skills typically develop. This framework is applicable to all children, but especially to those who struggle with reading, spelling, and writing due to dyslexia.
All services within the program are highly personalized. After an initial consultation with parents, we customize each assessment to meet a child’s specific needs. Our interventions are then designed to meet each child at their current stage of development and need.
Assessment Services
We offered a tiered approach to meet varying levels of need:
- Dyslexia screening – a brief evaluation designed to identify young children at risk for reading difficulties. Screenings are provided at all levels but are particularly beneficial in early grades and can guide the start of targeted, multisensory instruction
- Mid-level dyslexia assessment – explore reading skills in greater depth and often include evaluations of language, attention, and writing. They help clarify how a child processes information under different conditions.
- Psychoeducational assessment – typically offered when a full cognitive profile is needed to help answer more complex questions raised during the initial consultation
Why Choose Cooper for Dyslexia Intervention Services?
Our interventions are research-based, structured, and tailored to each child’s skill level:
- Instruction focuses on core reading skills, including phonemic awareness, phonological decoding, word recognition, and fluency
- Learning is delivered through structured, multisensory, language-based instruction
- Intervention are highly personalized and regularly adjusted based on reassessments and observed progress
- Parents receive frequent updates and are actively engaged in their child’s learning journey
- We recognize and address the emotional changes that can accompany dyslexia – our therapeutic approach aims to strengthen both skills and self-esteem
Workshops and Training
We believe in supporting the broader community – families, educators, and schools – through training and education. Our workshop topics have included:
- Myths and Realities of Dyslexia
- Identifying Shut-Down Learners
- Managing ADHD and Dyslexia
- Importance of Early Reading Development
Parents receive practical strategies for supporting their children at home, and educators gain tools to better recognize, screen, and support students with dyslexia.
Contact Us
To learn more about the Cooper’s Dyslexia Assessment & Treatment Program, call 856.673.4900 or email Sarah Gardner, Lead Learning Therapist, at gardner-sarah@cooperhealth.edu.