Literacy Skills Screening

Understanding Your Child’s Reading Challenges

At the Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba, we know how concerning it can be when your child struggles with reading. Whether your child is falling behind grade-level expectations or simply finds reading difficult, our innovative screening tool offers clear insights into their literacy development.

Our Acadience Reading Screening

Our screening tool provides a benchmark assessment designed to reveal your child’s reading strengths while pinpointing areas where they may need extra support. With this clear understanding, you can make informed decisions and effectively advocate for the help your child needs—both at home and in school.

Key Benefits

• Quick and Easy: A streamlined assessment process that fits into your busy schedule.

• Comprehensive Insight: Identifies key reading skills and highlights potential challenges.

• Actionable Guidance: Provides clear recommendations for next steps and additional support options.

What We Assess

The Acadience Reading Screening evaluates several essential literacy skills, including:

• Phonemic Awareness

• Accurate and Fluent Reading of Text

• Alphabetic Principle and Basic Phonics

• Vocabulary and Oral Language

• Advanced Phonics

• Listening Comprehension

• Reading Comprehension

Can Acadience Detect a Learning Disability?

While Acadience is not a diagnostic tool for learning disabilities, it can highlight risks for reading and spelling challenges that are often associated with LDs. This early information can help you determine whether to seek a formal evaluation.

Assessment Fee & What You Receive

For just $50, you’ll receive an actionable understanding of your child’s reading abilities. Once your child completes the screening, you will receive:

• A Comprehensive Report: A detailed summary of your child’s performance across all assessed literacy skills, outlining both strengths and areas for improvement.

• Personalized Recommendations: Guidance on next steps, including suggestions for further evaluation or intervention if needed.

• A Follow-Up Consultation: A one-on-one meeting with one of our Acadience Screening Coordinators to review the report, discuss the results in detail, and answer any questions—ensuring you’re fully equipped to advocate for your child’s educational needs.

Take the Next Step

Book a screening today and empower your child’s journey toward becoming a confident reader.