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About Me
Hello, I’m Rick Mason, MA, Educational Therapist and Reading Specialist.  I have over 30 years experience helping families understand why their child is struggling in class, how they learn best, then guiding them to effective, individualized solutions for more success in school. 

 I gather background on your child and their learning, then work with them to gain insight into the specific, foundational understandings and skills they need through in-depth assessment.  This allows me to identify the best approaches to building your child a foundation that will allow them to learn confidently with their class.  

I’m glad to talk with you about what is frustrating your child in school, whether it is in reading and spelling, math, or if they are having difficulty, more generally, learning from classroom instruction or tutors. I have decades of experience assessing K-12 students, then using those insights to help them become successful learners. Get in touch with me to explore how I can do the same for you and your student!
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What I Offer

MyServices

Individualized assessments identify strengths and learning needs:

Reading & Dyslexia

My reading assessments provide a clear picture of your child's literacy skills. Using the Feifer Assessment of Reading ( FAR), I evaluate 15 key abilities to identify strengths, weaknesses, and signs of dyslexia. I then create a targeted plan for effective remediation.

Math Assessment

My Math assessments identify gaps in foundational skills, concepts, and reasoning. Beyond right or wrong answers, I analyze how language and memory, and attention impact learning. With these insights, I develop a clear plan to strengthen understanding, performance, and confidence.

Planning & Guidance

I provide parents with a detailed report and in-person guidance, explaining test scores, learning challenges, and the reasons behind academic struggles. My expert recommendations outline the best instructional methods, skills, and strategies to help your child achieve lasting success.

Cognitive Screenings

Understanding How Your Child Thinks & Learns

I use a highly-regarded, reliable, and standardized battery of cognitive assessments, MindPrint Learning*, to measure your child’s reasoning abilities, memory, working memory, attention, and their efficiency at taking-in and reacting to information. I share the results with parents and students--not in terms of how smart are they?--but from my perspective of how are they smart, and what areas do they need to develop or manage for more success?

*learn more about MindPrint in the FAQ'S

Testimonials

What Parents Say

"Rick is a quick study. After only one meeting with me and one with Brad he was able to very quickly zero inon the larger issues at work. He asked all the right questions and his recommendations were astute and proved to be extremely helpful. Rick connected with Brad instantly...Brad felt an immediate sense of trust and shared deeply with Rick… Rick’s own sensitivity and depth, coupled with his commitment to understanding the nuanced nature of learning differences, makes him an excellent resource and source of support. For any parent seeking guidance in making life better for kids with learning differences, Rick is a true find."

- Mother of a middle school student with ADD

"Rick is a quick study. After only one meeting with me and one with Brad he was able to very quickly zero inon the larger issues at work. He asked all the right questions and his recommendations were astute and proved to be extremely helpful. Rick connected with Brad instantly...Brad felt an immediate sense of trust and shared deeply with Rick… Rick’s own sensitivity and depth, coupled with his commitment to understanding the nuanced nature of learning differences, makes him an excellent resource and source of support. For any parent seeking guidance in making life better for kids with learning differences, Rick is a true find."

- Mother of a middle school student with ADD