Dyslexia is a language-based learning difference that affects reading accuracy, spelling, and word recognition. Students with dyslexia often have difficulty decoding unfamiliar words and reading fluently, even though they may be bright and capable learners.
With appropriate instruction, students with dyslexia can develop strong reading skills and succeed academically.
However, students with dyslexia typically require more explicit instruction in how language works.
The Orton-Gillingham approach is different because it provides:
Explicit instruction
Students are directly taught the relationships between sounds and letters.
Systematic instruction
Skills are taught in a structured sequence that builds from simple to more complex concepts.
Multisensory learning
Students engage visual, auditory, and kinesthetic pathways to strengthen learning and memory.
Diagnostic teaching
Instruction is continually adjusted based on the student’s progress and learning needs.
This structured literacy approach helps students with dyslexia and reading struggles develop strong foundations in reading and spelling.
Difficulty sounding out unfamiliar words.
Slow or effortful readin
Persistent difficulty with spelling
Avoidance of reading tasks
Trouble remembering sight words
Difficulty breaking words into sounds
Guessing at words while reading
Difficulty understanding what was read
Family history of reading difficulties
Reading skills that do not match overall intelligence
If your child demonstrates several of these signs, specialized reading instruction may be beneficial.
Schedule your free 30-minute consultation to discuss your child’s reading needs.