Frequently Asked Questions
📚What is structured literacy?
Structured literacy is the only approach recommended by the International Dyslexia Association for children with language-based learning difficulties. Structured literacy teaches the core components of literacy (phonology, sound-symbol association, syllable types, morphology, syntax, and semantics) using an explicit, individualized, and systematic approach. It is the most effective method of literacy instruction for children of all ages and all reading abilities.
📚How long will the intervention take?
We work in 6 month treatment intervals. Expect to meet and review progress every 6 months. There are several individual factors that will be considered in the total length. These include working memory, visual memory and the intensity and consistency.
📚Do I need to sit in on sessions?
No - But we ask that you join us at the end of the session to review the skills we learned, go over home practice and to provide any progress notes.
📚Will you travel to my home or school?
We don’t travel to homes or schools, we provide services in our Heber clinic or virtually via Zoom.
📚What if I miss a session?
Regular attendance is vital for your child's growth. We only have a few hours each month with your student, it's vital they attend all sessions. We'll do our best to reschedule missed sessions. Please remember to give us 24-hour notice before any planned absences, except in emergencies. Your support in ensuring consistent attendance will greatly benefit your child's learning journey.
📚Why are general tutoring centers more affordable?
This is a great question. If your child is not displaying signs of a significant reading delay then our reading intervention may not be the best fit. We work specifically with those that do not learn by practicing more or from general classroom reading instruction. We provide a specialized and specific Orton-Gillingham based program that requires training and experience to teach effectively. Our students usually display at least 3 warning signs of dyslexia.
📚Do you teach Handwriting?
Yes! Dysgraphia can be a common occurace with dyslexia. This impacts three key areas: spelling, handwriting and executive functioning when organizing writing.
📚My student is not a native English speaker.
As long as the student can speak and comprehend spoken English at the second-grade level or higher, then we can work with them!