About Us
Casey Harrison, CDT, LDT, CALT
Katy Vassar, M.Ed., LDT, CALT-QI
Katy Vassar, M.Ed., LDT, CALT-QI
Casey Harrison is a Certified Academic Language Therapist, and the owner of Wimberley Dyslexia & Learning Center in Wimberley, TX. She has over 22 years of teaching experiences, and is passionate about her work with students, parents, and educators. She is also a Certified Structured Literacy Specialist through The Center for Effective Re
Casey Harrison is a Certified Academic Language Therapist, and the owner of Wimberley Dyslexia & Learning Center in Wimberley, TX. She has over 22 years of teaching experiences, and is passionate about her work with students, parents, and educators. She is also a Certified Structured Literacy Specialist through The Center for Effective Reading Instruction. Additionally, Casey is a Licensed Dyslexia Therapist with the state of Texas, and holds a teaching license.
Working to enrich the lives of children with dyslexia is at the heart of Casey's work. She believes in empowering students, parents, and educators with insights into dyslexia and related learning differences. Her work strives to create a dyslexic community based on understanding, knowledge, and support. She assists parents in navigating their journey with dyslexia, guides teachers and provides professional development to schools, and works with students as a private therapist both at her center and within independent schools.
When not working, Casey enjoys spending time with her husband, their three daughters, and the many animals on their little slice of Texas paradise.
Katy Vassar, M.Ed., LDT, CALT-QI
Katy Vassar, M.Ed., LDT, CALT-QI
Katy Vassar, M.Ed., LDT, CALT-QI
Katy Vassar is a Certified Academic Language Therapist and Qualified Instructor. Katy brings her passion for helping students to each of her sessions. In addition to her teaching and dyslexia licenses, Katy is also a licensed diagnostician. We are happy to have her as part of the Wimberley Dyslexia & Learning Center team.
What is a CALT?
Katy Vassar, M.Ed., LDT, CALT-QI
What is a CALT?
Certified Academic Language Therapists (CALT) are specially trained to work with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia and dysgraphia. They have completed an intensive training in multisensory structured language through a program that is accredited through International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and/or International Mult
Certified Academic Language Therapists (CALT) are specially trained to work with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia and dysgraphia. They have completed an intensive training in multisensory structured language through a program that is accredited through International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and/or International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council, IMSLEC. The therapist level standards require that a CALT complete a 220 course contact hours in an accredited program, complete a minimum of 700 clinical teaching hours, complete 10 demonstration lessons, and pass the Alliance National Registration exam for Multisensory Structured Language Education. In addition, to maintain one's license as a CALT, they must complete 10 hours of continuing education each year.