Reading · Writing · Spelling · AAC
Language & Literacy Therapy for Kids!
COIYA provides one-on-one language therapy, dyslexia intervention, reading tutoring, and homework help for children ages 5-14 in Washington, DC, and Northern VA. Online services are available in DC, VA, & CA.
We create confident learners.
As educators and speech-language therapists, we’ve seen how literacy and language difficulties can affect every part of a child’s life, from academic performance to self-esteem and confidence.
At COIYA, we specialize in looking under the surface to understand why your child is having difficulty with reading, writing, or spelling. No matter what your child’s current abilities are, we’ll meet them where they are and use hands-on activities to help them grow.
Our personalized therapy sessions get to the root of your child’s learning challenges by strengthening language and literacy together. Our goal is to help them feel more confident, capable, and ready to succeed, in school and beyond.
Say goodbye to…
Homework Meltdowns ·
Confusing Sentences ·
Comprehension Problems ·
Low Confidence ·
Spelling Errors ·
Avoidance Behaviors ·
Just Guessing ·
Memorizing Words ·
Reading Anxiety ·
Low Test Scores ·
Homework Meltdowns · Confusing Sentences · Comprehension Problems · Low Confidence · Spelling Errors · Avoidance Behaviors · Just Guessing · Memorizing Words · Reading Anxiety · Low Test Scores ·
Our Reading, Writing, & Speech Therapy Services
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At COIYA, our dyslexia specialists are trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading intervention. Through personalized and multisensory teaching, we’ll help your child improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills all at the same time!
Literacy intervention will help your child:
Accurately read and spell words
Master essential literacy skills like phonological awareness, phonological memory, and rapid naming
Gain confidence and self-esteem
Increased independence in the classroom
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Does your child have trouble learning new words, forming sentences, or understanding what they hear or read? We can help! We support children with developmental language disorders through personalized and evidence-based approaches.
Language therapy will help your child:
Build vocabulary and express ideas more clearly
Use proper grammar and sentence structure
Master letters and speech sounds for reading, spelling, and clear communication
Develop social, play, and conversation skills
Participate and succeed in the classroom
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COIYA offers intensive reading and writing tutoring services, for both elementary and middle school students! Whether you’re looking for homework help, test prep, or homeschool support, we’ll use a combination of programs like Orton Gillingham, The Writing Revolution, and Structured Word Inquiry to meet your child’s individual needs.
Our reading and writing tutoring sessions will help your child with:
Sound and letter correspondence
Reading comprehension strategies
Vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure
Written expression and spelling
Executive functioning (planning, organizing, problem solving)
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Every child deserves access to literacy. We specialize in providing structured literacy intervention for children who are non-speaking, minimally-speaking, and/or use AAC devices to communicate.
Using various systems of support, our AAC-based language and literacy therapy sessions will help your child:
Communicate their thoughts and ideas
Develop reading, writing, or spelling skills
Build and understand sentences
Confidently socialize with others
Participate in the classroom
Meet Your Speech Therapist
Maiya Coilton, M.S., CCC-SLP, M.Ed.
Owner, Speech-Language Pathologist, Reading & Dyslexia Specialist
I’m a literacy specialist with over 10 years of experience supporting children as a teacher, reading tutor, and speech-language pathologist. My journey began in the classroom, where I saw many bright students continue to struggle with reading and writing despite extra help and hard work. As I studied the connections between language and literacy, I realized many of those students had underlying language difficulties that had gone unnoticed. At COIYA, I work alongside school teams to help children who feel frustrated, discouraged, or stuck make meaningful progress through a multisensory, language-based approach that targets the root of their challenges… not just the symptoms.
Advanced Trainings & Certifications:
California Multiple Subjects Teaching credential
Orton-Gillingham 80 hr training
DuBard Association Method
Get Started in Three Easy Steps:
COIYA Literacy & Language Therapy specializes in dyslexia therapy, reading intervention, language therapy, reading tutoring, and homework help for children ages 5-14. We serve families in person throughout Washington, DC, Alexandria, VA, Arlington, VA, and surrounding areas. Virtual therapy sessions are also available for children in DC, VA, & CA!
Step One
Reach out to discuss your concerns, ask questions, and see if our services are the right fit for your child.
Step Two
We’ll complete an evaluation to learn more about your child’s strengths and challenges.
Step Three
Attend language and literacy therapy sessions wherever they work best for your family, in-person or online!
Insurance & Billing
COIYA Literacy & Language Therapy is currently in-network with the following insurance plans:
Aetna VA • Aetna Better Health VA • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield VA • Anthem Healthkeepers VA • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield VA • Cigna VA • Medicaid VA • Molina Healthcare VA • Sentara VA
We also accept private pay clients. Contact us for more information.
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Looking for a “dyslexia specialist near me?”
You’re in the right place!
COIYA Literacy & Language Therapy is accepting new pediatric speech therapy and tutoring clients looking for support with literacy, language, and complex communication needs. We serve children in-person in Washington, DC, and Northern VA (Alexandria/Arlington), as well as virtually anywhere in DC, VA, and CA.