Reading and Writing Support for Adults in South Florida
Losing the ability to read or write fluently can feel isolating — but it’s not the end of the story.
Whether due to stroke, brain injury, or a progressive condition, reading and writing skills can often be improved with targeted therapy. Nina offers in-home support to help adults rebuild essential literacy skills, restore confidence, and reconnect with the written word in daily life.
Get the Reading & Writing Support You Need Today
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Who Needs Reading and Writing Therapy?
Reading and writing difficulties in adults are often caused by:
You may benefit from therapy if you notice:
Trouble reading books, menus, emails, or labels
Difficulty writing words or forming complete sentences
Spelling errors or mixing up letters
Challenges filling out forms or writing messages
Frustration with everyday literacy tasks you once did easily
What Does Reading and Writing Therapy Involve?
Nina begins with an evaluation to understand your current abilities and goals. Therapy is then tailored to your needs, whether you're aiming to read for pleasure, pay bills, communicate with family, or return to work.
Treatment may include:
Rebuilding word recognition and reading fluency
Spelling and written expression exercises
Sentence structure and paragraph organization
Auditory-to-written matching tasks
Functional literacy work (e.g., filling out forms, reading labels, writing checks)
Use of tools like speech-to-text or apps to support writing
Every strategy is tied to real-life outcomes — therapy focuses not on worksheets, but on your everyday reading and writing needs.
Why Reading and Writing Matter
These skills affect far more than just work or hobbies. They impact your ability to:
Follow medical instructions
Read mail and important documents
Manage finances
Write messages to loved ones
Understand food labels, prescriptions, or bills
Regain a sense of independence and self-worth
Nina’s goal is to help you feel empowered and capable — not overwhelmed or dependent.
In-Home Therapy That Fits Your Life
Nina provides reading and writing support in your home, where therapy can focus on the real materials and tasks that matter to you — like your own mail, phone, books, or tech devices.
She serves adults across Palm Beach County, including:
West Palm Beach and nearby areas
Book a Free Consultation
If reading and writing have become frustrating or confusing, therapy can help you regain clarity, confidence, and control.
Call (561) 797-2343 or fill out the Contact Form to schedule your free consultation.
You deserve to understand the world around you — and express yourself in it. Let’s get you there, together.
Frequently Asked Questions: Reading and Writing Support
What kinds of problems with reading and writing can therapy help?
Therapy can help with:
Difficulty reading sentences, paragraphs, or entire texts
Losing your place while reading
Struggling to recognize or sound out words
Writing letters out of order or with poor grammar
Trouble filling out forms, writing checks, or taking notes
Difficulty spelling or organizing written thoughts
These problems are often caused by stroke, aphasia, brain injury, or progressive neurological conditions, and therapy can help restore lost skills or teach compensatory strategies.
What causes reading and writing difficulties in adults?
In adults, reading and writing issues are often the result of:
Stroke (especially in the language-dominant hemisphere)
Aphasia (language loss)
Cognitive-communication disorders
Dementia or mild cognitive impairment
Parkinson’s disease or other neurodegenerative illnesses
Even people who were once avid readers or confident writers can suddenly find these tasks difficult after a neurological event.
What does reading and writing therapy involve?
Therapy is completely personalized but may include:
Rebuilding word recognition and reading fluency
Spelling and grammar drills using meaningful words
Functional reading tasks like menus, forms, and prescriptions
Written expression training, from basic lists to full paragraphs
Use of assistive technology (e.g., speech-to-text, reading apps)
Home practice routines to reinforce progress
Nina works with each patient to focus on what’s most useful in everyday life — whether that’s texting a loved one or reading mail without help.
Is this the same as tutoring?
No — tutoring typically focuses on school support, while speech-language therapy addresses neurological or cognitive impairments. Nina is a licensed speech-language pathologist trained to assess and treat language-based and brain-based communication difficulties.
Can adults really regain lost reading or writing skills?
Yes. The brain is capable of rewiring and recovering — especially when therapy is provided early and consistently. Many adults make measurable progress, even months or years after a stroke or injury.
For progressive conditions like dementia, therapy may focus more on preserving skills, slowing decline, and maximizing independence.
Do you help people with aphasia who can’t write or read anymore?
Yes. Aphasia can affect both spoken and written language. Nina helps clients with aphasia:
Rebuild basic word recognition
Use alternative forms of communication (e.g., writing key words or drawing)
Practice writing for expression and function
Regain confidence in reading short texts or daily information
She also trains caregivers in supportive reading/writing strategies to use at home.
What if the person has memory or attention issues too?
That’s very common — and Nina has extensive experience working with cognitive-communication disorders. She incorporates memory strategies, visual aids, and attention-building techniques into reading and writing therapy when needed.
Do you work on digital skills (email, texting, online forms)?
Yes. Nina helps adults adapt their reading and writing to modern life, including:
Writing emails or texts
Reading online instructions or news
Navigating websites or portals
Using phones, tablets, or reading apps
Managing digital calendars or reminders
Digital literacy is often essential for independent living, and therapy can support it directly.
What other speech therapy services do you provide?
Cognitive-Communication Therapy – Helps improve thinking skills like memory, focus, reasoning, and problem-solving.
Speech Production & Articulation Therapy – Works on making speech sounds clearer and easier to understand.
Language Therapy (Aphasia, etc.) – Supports recovery of speaking, understanding, reading, and writing skills.
Voice Therapy – Improves voice strength, quality, and comfort for speaking.
Swallowing Therapy (Dysphagia) – Strengthens swallowing muscles and teaches safe eating and drinking techniques.
AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) – Provides devices and tools for those with severe speech or language challenges.
Functional Communication Skills – Builds everyday communication for home, work, and social situations.
Progressive Disease Communication Support – Adapts communication methods for conditions like Parkinson’s, ALS, and dementia.
Where do you provide therapy?
Nina offers in-home reading and writing support across Palm Beach County, including:
How do I get started?
Nina offers a free consultation to discuss your needs, evaluate whether reading and writing therapy is appropriate, and outline a potential treatment plan.
Call (561) 797-2343 or use the Contact Form to schedule your consultation.
Let’s take the next step together.
If you or a loved one is facing communication or swallowing challenges, we’re here to help. Fill out the form below and we’ll contact you within 24 hours to discuss your needs and schedule your first session.