Dyslexia Resources
Updated July 17, 2023
*Disclaimer! This list is updated frequently, and it is not a list of all services available in Baton Rouge.
Brenda L. Dawson, Ph.D
Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology
11505 Perkins Road, Bldg. 2, Ste. D
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
bldoffice@att.net
Assistive Technology
Contact Information: Google SMS, CapturaTalk, Talk to Text
Disability Targeted/Serviced Offered: Speech to Text applications built into the phone
Cost: Free
Contact Information: BookShare.org
Click on "Sign Up." You have to do this to download a form to be signed by a doctor attesting to a print disability (dyslexia).
Cost: Free with doctor's verification
Contact Information: LearningAlly.org
Cost: $99 per year
Location: www.nuance.com and www.amazon.com
Services Offered: Speech to text program
Cost: $40-50; get Dragon Home version and previous edition to save money
Location: www.capstonepress.com
Services Offered: Max Axiom Super Scientist Books
Cost: Varies but can add up—most get through libraries
Location: www.khanacademy.org
Services Offered: Personalized learning resource for all ages
Cost: Free
Location: http://www.readingrockets.org/article/graphic-novels-young-kids
Scroll down and click on "Graphic Novels: Read the Pictures." Also, see lists from the American Library Association
Services Offered: Books for 6th-12th grades and up
Cost: Varies
Graphic Classic Novels Location: www.amazon.com
Services Offered: Great for literature books commonly assigned for school
Cost: Varies
Contact Information: (225) 687 - 5400 (ext. 2188) and www.laticenters.org
Services Offered: Targets all disabilities/learning difficulties for students enrolled in a Louisiana school
Cost: Free
Location: www.readwritegold.com
Services Offered: Text to speech program and speech to text used mostly by professionals
Cost: $610
Location: www.amazon.com, www.staples.com, and www.quill.com
Services Offered: Text to speech tool
Cost: $70 - $200
Amazon, Kindle, iPad Mini, Nexus 7, Windows 8
Reviews: https://dyslexia.yale.edu/2014TabletComparison.html
Services Offered: Speech to Text
Cost: Varies
Educational Books For Parents and Children
Films
Reading Therapy
Contact Information: Sheran Samuel-Benton, M.A., CCC-SLP and Lisa T. Suire, M.A., CCC-SLP
768 Chevelle Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 930 - 0208
www.abclouisiana.com
Services Offered: Reading and language therapy ages Pre-K through adult
Cost: Varies, accepts most major medical insurance plans
Contact Information: Stacy Levy, M.S., CCC-SLP and Vicki Roy, M.S., CCC-SLP
6605 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 767 - 5032
www.dtsbr.com
Services Offered: Reading intervention, social skills training, speech-language therapy, hearing evaluation, auditory processing intervention, behavior management, camp dynamics, parent training, and more
Cost: Varies, accepts insurance
Contact Innformation: Chesney Center Therapies
5422 Superior Dr, Ste. B, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 302 - 5030
www.judydavidtherapy.com
Services Offered: For all ages. Has some focus in reading comprehension issues
Cost: Varies, accepts insurance
Contact Information: Hatcher Hall, LSU Campus
(225) 578 - 9054
Services Offered: Assistance for school-age children
Cost: Varies based on service
Contact Information: http://www.outreach.lsu.edu/Pre-College-K-12/Reading-Skills-Program
Services Offered: Assistance for grades K through 12
Cost: $249 for ages 4-5, $299 for all other ages. Early registration gets $30 off; scholarships available based on income
Contact Information: IEWSJV@gmail.com
(832) 544 - 7798
Services Offered: Research and evidence based program (Barton) for problems with spelling, reading, and writing for ages 5 1/2 and up. Held twice a week
Cost: $40 per hour
Contact Information: Teri Wilton, L.O.T.R. (Director) and Leslie E. Weidman, M.S., CCC-SLP
11140 N. Harrell's Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 272 - 0150
www.neurotherapyspecialists.com
Services Offered: Reading and language therapy ages Pre-K to adult, also physical and occupational therapy
Cost: Varies, can be covered by health insurance
Contact Information: 18268 Petroleum Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 292 - 4138
Locations in EBR and Livingston parishes
http://www.abilitiesinfo.com/
Services Offered: Speech language therapy, reading therapy, occupational therapy, academic tutoring, social skills
Cost: Varies, may be covered by health insurance
Contact Information: 7784 Innovation Park Drive (former GSRI Road) Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 343 - 4232
www.emergela.org
Services Offered: Reading and language therapy for children and adults
Cost: Varies, partly funded by United Way
schools
Contact Information: www.smhsbr.org
Services Offered: Programs for students with dyslexia
Cost: About $8,500 per year, unknown if there are additional fees for the programs
Contact Information: http://www.cristoreybatonrouge.org/
Note: May have to go through the Blessed Margaret of Castello Reach Program
Contact: Bethany Robichaux (225) 366 - 8735
Services Offered: Offers programs for students with dyslexia
Cost: About $6000 per year, unknown if there are additional fees for the programs
Contact Information: BRCC, Rapides Parish Community College, etc.
Services Offered: Make an appointment a semester (or more) before college starts to get an accommodations plan
Cost: Varies, no extra fees
Contact Information: Might have to go through the Blessed Margaret of Castello Reach Program
Contact: Bethany Robichaux (225) 336 - 8735
Services Offered: Designated for dyslexia in Catholic system, grades K through 8
Cost: School tuition, unknown if there are additional fees
Contact Information: www.universityview.academy
(225) 421 - 2900
4664 Jamestown Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Services Offered: Grades K through 12. Offers dual enrollment classes to earn college credit. Fully accredited. Requires a "coach"—parent or other adult. Social activities available. They accommodate learning disabilities in instruction and testing
Cost: Free! It is a public online charter school
Contact Information: Bethany Robichaux (Director) (225) 366 - 8735
www.CSOBR.org
1800 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Services Offered: Diocese of Baton Rouge reach program for exceptional students (intellectual disabilities, autism, and dyslexia). They will tell you which school to go to based on services needed.
Cost: $200 assessment fee
Contact Information: www.elearningk12.com
(866) 477 - 9444
Locations in Baton Rouge ( on Tiger Bend Rd.), Thibodeaux, Houma, Denham Springs, Bayou Blue, Morgan City
Services Offered: Started by Nancy Toups in Thibodeaux in 1999. Brick and mortar online learning with support of educational coaches. It has flexibility and can be tailored to your child's needs.
Cost: Varies based on online vs. site, amount of time or number of courses you want, and child's grade in school
Contact Information: http://www.ebrschools.org/ and louisianaschools.com
Check the "School Finder" with information regarding all public schools
Services Offered: Schooling for grades Pre-K through 12
Cost: Free, however there may be need for a private speech-language pathologist, which cost about $100 per session. Insurance may cover some cost
Contact Information: 15333 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 293 - 0141
info@hopeacademybr.org
www.hopeacademybr.org
Services Offered: Grades K through 12 and special classes through age 21; also serves autism and the intellectually disabled; has Bridges Learning Solutions on campus—does ABA therapy
Cost: $9,500 per year, accepts School Choice and Vouchers
Contact Information: Cristy Davidson, www.lakeyacademy.com
3172 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 298 - 1223
Services Offered: Public charter school for grades starting K through 3 for 2014 and adding one grade per year.
Note: If you look them up on louisianaschools.com it will say rated "F." This is misleading—the school does not give the test they use to rate children's progress
Cost: Free
Contact Information: www.thebrightonschool.org
12108 Parkmeadow Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Services Offered: Grades K through 12; private school dedicated solely to dyslexia and dyslexia related learning differences
Cost: About $12,000 per year
Contact Information: Meets at Blackwater United Methodist Church (in Baker or Central, LA)
Services Offered: Targeted at school-age children
Cost: Free, but must commit to attend tutoring sessions
Contact Information: P.O Box 2087 Thibodaux, LA 70310
(985) 448 - 4430
www.nicholls.edu
Services Offered: Has an actual program for students with dyslexia, doesn't just offer accommodations like most colleges
Cost: It is a public college, we do not believe there is an extra fee
Contact Information: All colleges and universities
Services Offered: A semester before (or more) before college starts make an appointment and get an accommodation plan
Cost: No extra fees
social Agencies
Contact Information: 2356 Drusilla Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Contact Karen Shupe
(225) 216 - 7474
www.fhfgbr.org
Services Offered: Targets all disabilities and all ages
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 201 Evans Road, Building 1, Suite 100, Harahan, LA 707123
(504) 888 - 9111
www.fhfjefferson.org/laptic
Services Offered: Targets all disabilities and ages
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 3132 Napoleon Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 218 - 8922
www.pyramidparentcenter.org
Services Offered: Provides information and training on special education and disability legislation
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 3651 Cedarcrest Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 295 - 8900
Services Offered: Contact them a year before graduation to see if your child is eligible for any assistance from them by way of money for college, technical training, equipment, or job training
Cost: Free, but may be difficult to qualify
Contact Information: (225) 275 - 0668
Services Offered: Provides diagnostic evaluations and treatment of speech and language disorders, as well as learning disabilities
Cost: Varies
Contact Information: www.GCSSLA.org
5850 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 201 - 0696
Services Offered: Social services organization in Baton Rouge for children to elderly with developmental disabilities. There are other programs offered through them as well
Cost: Not aware of a cost involved
Testing and Therapy
Contact Information: bldoffice@att.net
11505 Perkins Road, Bldg. 2, Ste. D, Baton Rouge, LA 70810-9103
(225) 763 - 2400
Services Offered: Evaluation/testing for dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD/ADD, Autism, Asperger's, Depression, and Anxiety. Therapy for depression, anxiety, anger, and stress. Ages 4 through 18
Cost of Testing: Full evaluation if $1,425 with no insurance; insurance often covers at least part of the cost
Cost of Therapy: $150 per hour, but insurance usually covers all except deductible/co-pay
Contact Information: (225) 766 - 2822
7510 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Services Offered: Provides psychological evaluations for children/adolescents
Cost: $1,775; insurance not accepted
Contact Innformation: mkelley@lsu.edu
7936 Wrenwood Boulevard, Ste. B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 925 - 2036
Services Offered: Services for all types of learning and developmental disorders
Cost: $200 intake and $150 thereafter
Contact Information: 8235 YMCA Plaza Drive, Ste. 401, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 767 - 3121
Services Offered: Services for all types of learning and developmental disorders
Cost: Unsure
Websites
Services Offered: A group of 15 non-profits offer advice on learning and attention issues. I like the "Through You Child's Eyes" segment to build empathy and understanding
Cost: Free
Contact Information: www.ladyslexia.org
Services Offered: Information sheets regarding dyslexia
Cost: Registering for the online newsletter is free; joining costs about $45
Contact Information: www.ldonline.org
Services Offered: Web based newsletter with good advice and updates
Cost: Free; if you sign up, they send each issue to your email
Contact Information: www.reachoutandread.org
Services Offered: Web based reading for all ages
Cost: Free
Contact Information: www.readingrockets.org
Services Offered: Web based reading for all ages
Cost: Free
Contact Information: www.storyonline.net
Services Offered: Stories are read by recognizable actors of the Screen Actors Guild, such as Betty White, James Earl Jones, Kevin Costner, and many more; check out the story "Thank You, Mr. Falker. For ages about 3 through 12
Cost: Free
Contact Information: www.dyslexia.yale.edu
Services Offered: For all ages; information from some leading researchers
Cost: Free
Contact Information: www.ldhelp.org, also a Facebook page
Services Offered: A local grassroots group of educators, psychologists, and language therapists
Cost: Free annual one-day conference, usually in January or February for parents
Contact Information: https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/college-planning-with-learning-disabilities/
Services Offered: Good advice for obtaining accommodations in college; scholarships available for students with learning disabilities; smart phone apps
Cost: Free
Contact Information: www.neuhause.org
For more than 40 years, Neuhaus Education Center (NEC) has been a trailblazer in solutions for overcoming obstacles to literacy, including dyslexia, and today is a nationally recognized leader in the implementation of the Science of Reading. Its professional instruction for educators, referral and resource services for families, and classes for adult learners unlock a brighter future of Literacy for All
Cost: The Neuhaus Center is located in Bellaire, Texas, but provides many materials for purchase and online learning for providers. Cost varies