Expert Review of Language, Literacy, Learning, and Communication Concerns
Developmental Language Disorder • Dyslexia • Reading & Writing • Pragmatic Language • Complex Learning Profiles • Bilingual & Multicultural Assessment Considerations • Review of School & Neuropsychological Evaluations
How the Written Parent Consultation Process Works
The written parent consultation is designed for families who need an in-depth review of their child’s language, literacy, learning, pragmatic, or communication needs before determining the most appropriate next steps.
This consultation is not a therapy session, meeting with the child, or comprehensive evaluation. It is a records-based clinical review. Families complete the required intake materials and provide relevant records, which may include speech-language evaluations, psychological or neuropsychological reports, educational testing, IEPs or 504 Plans, school records, treatment reports, work samples, and other documentation relevant to the child’s history and current functioning.
Tatyana Elleseff reviews the submitted information in detail and prepares a written consultation report. The report integrates the available findings, identifies clinically important patterns or discrepancies, discusses areas that may not have been adequately assessed, and provides recommendations regarding appropriate next steps.
Consultation May Be Helpful When Families Are Seeking:
- Clarification of existing speech-language, school, psychological, neuropsychological, or educational evaluations
- A second opinion regarding language, literacy, pragmatic, or learning concerns
- Guidance regarding Developmental Language Disorder, dyslexia, reading comprehension, spelling, written language, or pragmatic language difficulties
- Review of complex or conflicting diagnostic findings
- Guidance regarding whether additional language and literacy testing is warranted
- Recommendations regarding the areas that should be examined in a comprehensive evaluation
- Clarification of intervention priorities and appropriate language and literacy services
- Review of bilingual and multicultural considerations affecting language and literacy assessment
What Families Receive
At the completion of the consultation process, families receive a detailed written consultation report summarizing the clinical review and recommendations. When additional assessment is warranted, the report identifies the areas that require further investigation and helps determine the scope of an appropriate evaluation.
A written consultation does not guarantee that additional testing will be recommended. In some cases, the available records may already provide sufficient information to clarify the primary concerns or identify appropriate next steps.
Client Testimonials!
What our clients are telling us about our Parent Consultations!
Deepening Our Understanding of the Language–Literacy Connection
I am extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to hear Tatyana Elleseff speak on the critical connection between language acquisition and literacy development. As a Certified Academic Language Practitioner, my training has equipped me with strong tools for teaching struggling readers; however, I have consistently observed that some students present with more complex literacy challenges, particularly when early language acquisition has been impacted. Tatyana provided clear, practical, and research-aligned insights that deepen my understanding of these profiles and offer concrete strategies I can integrate within a structured literacy framework. I am grateful for a knowledgeable voice shining a light on this often-overlooked link and for supporting dyslexia practitioners like me in continually refining our instruction to better meet the needs of all learners.
Informative and interesting…you can tell that her heart is in it!
She spoke to a group of Academic Language Therapists in Texas and we were all so impressed with her breadth of knowledge about the reading process and development of language in children. I sent her an email with some outstanding questions and she wrote me a very thoughtful response. I appreciate her sharing her time and insight with us.
Everything I hoped for and much more
I contacted Tatyana for a consult on a treatment plan for a complex case. I got so much more than that. The level of depth with which she reviewed and analyzed my data was invaluable – she not only suggested additional assessment measures but also provided a wealth of tools, ideas, and a clear direction moving forward. Her expertise and conviction were crucial in shaping my own understanding. I highly recommend her services to both new and seasoned SLPs. I will be back for more help. Thank you so much Tatyana!
Assessment and Intervention for Language and Literacy
The presentation was clear, organized, and it will be directly applicable to my work a a school-based SLP in Missouri. Thank you
Resources and Knowledge Galore!
After listening to Tatyana Elleseff speak about the SLPs role in literacy assessment and intervention, I now have a clearer picture of all the ways I can support my clients as well as information on the many resources I can access to accomplish these goals. She is an engaging speaker with clear expertise in this subject matter.