Location & Scheduling

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Vienna Dyslexia operates out of Ms. Bailes’ home office in the heart of Vienna, Virginia. The location is easily accessible from I-66, Tysons Corner, Oakton, Fairfax, Reston, Great Falls, and surrounding areas.

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Academic Language Therapy is a long-term, intensive intervention that requires a meaningful commitment from families. Students typically attend sessions 3–5 days per week, depending on their needs, stamina, and scheduling availability. Each session lasts approximately 50–60 minutes. This is not a quick fix—we move “as fast as we can, but as slow as we must.”

Therapy sessions are available during the school day for students with flexible schedules, as well as before and after school.

 

If you're interested in services, feel free to contact us to:

• Be added to the waitlist

• Receive a referral to another trained therapist with current openings

• Request current rates​

A Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) is a highly trained dyslexia specialist who has completed rigorous coursework and hands-on experience in structured literacy intervention. Training is conducted through programs accredited by the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC) and includes both in-depth classroom instruction and an extensive supervised practicum.

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The Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) is the professional organization that upholds the highest standards in dyslexia remediation. Membership at the CALT level is reserved for professionals who have successfully completed intensive training, a supervised practicum, and passed the National Alliance Exam—demonstrating expertise in providing structured, research-based instruction for students with dyslexia.

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Samantha Bailes, M.S., CALT earned her Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) designation through the Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center (ASDEC) in Rockville, MD. ASDEC is an IMSLEC-accredited training center, and its two-year training program is endorsed by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA). Ms. Bailes' training included 200 hours of master's-level coursework and a 500-hour supervised practicum, ensuring the highest level of preparation for working with students with dyslexia.

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