Dyslexia

What is dyslexia?

“Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin.  It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities.  These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language that is often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and the provision of effective classroom instruction.  Secondary consequences may include problems in reading comprehension and reduced reading experience that can impede the growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.” (International Dyslexia Association, 2002)

What does dyslexia look like?

Below you will find a graphic that explains what you MAY see in someone that has dyslexia across their lifetime.

How do we provide treatment?

Our therapist is highly trained in the science of the English language. She uses Orton-Gillingham techniques to teach the rules of encoding and decoding to students. By providing multi-sensory instruction that is explicit and sequential, students can “unlock” the code for reading and spelling. While this approach is the gold standard for dyslexia, each dyslexic child will have their own strengths and weaknesses. Since our therapist is trained in multiple programs Orton-Gillingham programs, she is able to customize each session to meet the individual needs of each child. Additionally, she is able to pull in other research-based techniques whenever necessary.