The clinic consists of 6 therapy rooms, offices for the Director and Secretary, and a waiting room. We have 6 professional Clinicians and 2 volunteers. The therapy rooms are equipped with one-way mirrors and audio systems where people may observe the children during therapy sessions.

The Oakland Scottish Rite Center provides a warm and friendly environment conducive to learning and succeeding.

A child with speech/language disorders has a special kind of developmental learning disability. Such children are often of average or above average intelligence but have not acquired speech or language in a normal manner. The problems may range from a mild articulation delay to a severe expressive and/or receptive language difficulty (sometimes called developmental or childhood "aphasia"). Some of these children have difficulty understanding or remembering what is told them. Others may understand perfectly but cannot easily express their own wishes and thoughts.

These language problems frequently extend into the visual-linguistic areas, severely affecting the acquisition of reading and writing skills. Severe reading problems are often labeled "dyslexia." Since reading and writing are language functions, both oral-language and written-language deficits may be found in the same child. Some children, however, seem to acquire oral language readily, but have great difficulty acquiring written language. Such problems are often not discovered until the child begins school.

The devastating effects of these disorders can be treated if identified early. With treatment for the child and guidance for the family, the majority of these language-disabled children are able to compete successfully with their peers as responsible, productive individuals.

These treatments can last for several months. The children come in at least once a week, sometimes three times a week for treatment. If the parents were to take their children to a private clinician it could cost them any where from $80.00 to $130.00 per session. THE SCOTTISH RITE CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE CENTER DOES NOT CHARGE THE CHILDREN OR PARENTS FOR TREATMENTS. IT IS COMPLETELY FREE.

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Services Provided: The Clinic offers complete speech, language, communication evaluations and individualized and long-term treatment.

Treatment sessions are typically 50 minutes long and the child is seen one to three times weekly. Parent observation is welcome. Parents can be trained in ways to work with the child at home.

Consultation to parents regarding educational choices is offered, as well as ongoing conferencing with teachers and other involved professionals.

Eligibility for Services: Children from 3 years to 21 years, who exhibit language disorders.

Hours: Monday through Friday - 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Application Procedure: Referrals can be made by anyone. For information call (510) 839-1513

Area Served: NO Limits. Parents must provide transportation.

Your dollars can make a lasting improvement in young lives that need help.

Send your contribution to the Oakland Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center. You may give In Honor Of a selected individual who will receive a donation acknowledgment that shows the name of the donor but not the amount of the gift. This is true also when a contributor offers a gift In Memory Of someone special to them and we notify the family for you.

Many Scottish Rite Masons whithersoever disbursed like to remember the Foundation when they plan their estates. this can be done by a lifetime gift thorough insurance, or in your will.

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Membership in the 365 Club includes those who choose to support the daily operation of our clinic. $150.00 will support the cost of one calendar day. This amount may be contributed in one lump sum or in 6 equal installments of $25.00 each. Membership in the 365 Club is renewable annually. Members are distinguished by the 365 pin.

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