Client Services

Reading, Spelling, Writing and Math Instruction for Dyslexia

Individualized, one-on-one instruction      $52 - $60 per hour​ (a one-time start-up fee of $150 to cover the cost of materials is also required)

For individuals with dyslexia to be successful in school, at work, and in their communities, they must receive instruction in reading, spelling, writing, and math that is specifically tailored to fit their way of learning. All MDI centers offer instruction using an adapted form of the internationally known Orton-Gillingham Approach. All instruction is direct, structured, and delivered with multisensory teaching techniques. Instruction is individualized to meet the specific needs of each student and presented in a one-on-one situation. The goal is to enable students to develop independent literacy skills.  NOTE:  All MDI instructors are trained and supervised by Fellows of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators, a national certification body incorporated under New York State Education Law.

 

Early Pathways to Reading      $275-$375  (Includes 16-one hour lessons)​

• This unique program is designed for kindergarten, first, and second grade students who are experiencing difficulty with phonemic awareness and phonological processing. It utilizes a multi-sensory/hands-on approach to pre-reading and foundation reading skills including:  learning sounds and symbols, letter formation, blending of sounds into words and sight words . 

 

Testing

Language Skills Evaluations are offered at all MDI centers.  Although this evaluation does not result in an official diagnosis of dyslexia, it will determine whether there are indications of dyslexia and whether specialized remedial reading instruction is appropriate.  

MDI also provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning disorders. This type of evaluation can result in an official DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) diagnosis, which is necessary when you are trying to qualify for services at school or at work. These neuropsychological evaluations are conducted by Robert D. Smith, PhD, a licensed psychologist and neuropsychologist with extensive expertise in dyslexia.

Not sure if MDI is the right place for you? The facts of each case will be examined during the intake interview. If it is determined that an evaluation for dyslexia is not right for you, Dr. Smith can evaluate for many other types of conditions. If none of these evaluations is indicated, we will direct you as to where you need to go next. We do not perform tests that you do not need. All of this will be discussed thoroughly with you after the intake interview and before any testing takes place so you can make an informed decision about the best course for you.

Pathways Screening - ages 5-7       $150

Pathways Screening assesses phonemic awareness skills and pre-reading skills. The examiner is looking for possible dyslexic tendencies during the evaluation and reports these findings in a written report.

Language Skills Evaluation, Report Included       $650

A Language Skills Evaluation assess reading, writing, comprehension in various ways. This evaluation determines whether there are indications of dyslexia and whether specialized remedial reading, writing, or math instruction is appropriate.

Modified Language Skills Evaluation        $250 - $450

This evaluation assesses the reading, comprehension and writing skills of individuals. This evaluation determines whether there are indications of dyslexia and whether specialized remedial reading instruction is appropriate.

Neuropsychological Evaluation        $1975 - $3350  (Price includes $300 required intake interview​)

MDI provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning disorders at the Abrams Teaching Center in Lansing and at the Detroit Metro Center in Berkley, MI. MDI plans to expand this service to all centers throughout the state. This type of evaluation can result in an official diagnosis. An official DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) diagnosis is necessary when you are trying to qualify for services at school or at work. These neuropsychological evaluations are conducted by Robert D. Smith, PhD, a licensed psychologist and neuropsychologist.  For more detailed information, please visit Dr. Smith’s website at www.neuro-psychologyservices.com

Procedure/Diagnostic Codes

Some insurance companies may provide reimbursement for testing.  You will need the following are the Procedure Codes when you contact your insurance company:

• Intake Interview - 90791 or 96116
• Specific Learning Disability with Impairment in Reading (Developmental Dyslexia) or ADHD - 96132, 96133, 96136, 96137.
• Possible Diagnostic Codes using the ICD-10-CM standards:
   
  • Specific Learning Disability with Impairment in Reading (Developmental Dyslexia) - F81.0
  • ADHD – F90.0
  • Specific Learning Disorder with Impairment in Written Expression – F81.81
  • Specific Learning Disorder with Impairment in Mathematics – F81.2