Client Services

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Reading, Spelling, Writing and Math Instruction for Dyslexia

NOTE:  All MDI instructors are trained and supervised by Fellows of the Orton-Gillingham Academy,
a national certification body incorporated under New York State Education Law.

 

• Individualized, one-on-one instruction      $480/month for twice-a-week hourly instruction (additional one-time $150 start-up fee 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. 

 

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

Offered at St. Clair location only:  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 foundational reading skills.  Instruction includes:  formation of speech sounds, letter recognition, letter formation, sound/symbol relationship, blending sounds into words, and sight words. 

 

• Achieve!  Foundations for Early Reading Achievement  $440 (Includes 16 one-hour small-group lessons) 

  • July 7- 31, 2025, M-TH, 9:30-10:30 (DATES ARE TENTATIVE AND WILL BE BASED OFF OF INTERESTED PARTCIPICANTS' SCHEDULES)

Click Here for Achieve! Brochure

Offered at Abrams (Lansing) location only:  This unique summer program is designed for small groups of 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 foundational reading skills.  Instruction includes:  formation of speech sounds, letter recognition, letter formation, sound/symbol relationship, blending sounds into words, and sight words.  It differs from Early Pathways described above in that it is an intensive summer intervention occuring four times a week over a four week period. Groups are created by instructional need and limited to maximum for four students.  

 

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Two Types of Testing

1. 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.  Results also help guide the instructional process.

2. Comprehensive Neuropsychological Evaluations for dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning disorders 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. MDI's long time friend and neuropsychologist has recently retired, and we are working diligently to partner with another medical professional that specializes in dyslexia diganoses. In the meantime, MDI will be referring clients to trusted professionals across the state of Michigan who we know are highly competent in neuropsychological examinations, and can legally diagnose dyslexia. If you have a more complex evaluation need than just dyslexia, MDI will always help you find the right professional for your situation. We will never leave you without help!
 

• Pathways and Achieve! Screening - ages 5-8 (Kindergarten-2nd Gr.)       $150

This screening assesses phonemic awareness skills and pre-reading skills specifically for the 'Early Pathways to Reading' Program in St. Clair, or the 'Achieve!' Program in Lansing. The examiner is looking for possible dyslexic tendencies during the evaluation. The results are used to group students and/or plan instruction.

• Language Skills Evaluation, Report Included       $350 (5-7 yrs old) ; $650 (8+ yrs old)

This is a comprehensive evaluation that assesses reading, writing, and comprehension in various ways. It is intended for struggling readers who have not yet been tested for dyslexia. 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 is a condensed version of the Language Skills Evaluation intended for indivudals who have already been identified as having dyslexia. The evaluation determines the student's current level of skills in reading, writing, and comprehension. It helps identify the current needs of the student and provides insight into developing a specialized remedial reading instruction plan for the student.

• 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.

 

Procedure/Diagnostic Codes for Insurance Company

Some insurance companies may provide reimbursement for testing.  You will need the following 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