Colorado's most experienced dyslexia tutoring specialists | Spots are limited | Call today: 303.801.7205
Four unproven dyslexia \"solutions\" to avoid
Twenty percent of the general population is affected by dyslexia to one degree or another (from mild to severe) and often struggle in school without knowing why and without getting the right kind of assistance.
There is an answer and there is help.
Research has shown that an Orton-Gillingham remediation system is the only system proven to be effective for people with dyslexia. This is worth repeating: It is the ONLY system proven to be effective for people with dyslexia.
It is important to select your dyslexia remediation plan with care.
Of course there are many shortcut systems out there — many ways to waste one's money. Even more consequential, following an unproven system causes unnecessary suffering for a child who struggle to read, write, and spell as the years continue to go by without an effective solution.
We have met many children as well as adults suffering from low self-esteem — shamed by negative thoughts that they are stupid, incapable, and lazy — because traditional methods of teaching do not work for them.
Avoid these unproven "solutions" for dyslexia:
1) Avoid mix & match methodologies. Many practitioners mix and match methodologies, which causes confusion for the child and simply doesn’t bring about remediation. So watch for that.
2) Avoid inconsistent or infrequent tutoring. Research has also shown that tutoring must be at least twice a week for 50 minutes to an hour, and it will take 18 months to 3 years, depending on the age of the child and other factors. If a place tutors less often, you won’t see results.
3) Avoid long sessions. If a tutor keeps a child for 2 hours once a week — well, the tutoring diminishes in effectiveness because that’s simply too long for a child with dyslexia (and, in 40% of cases, there’s ADD along with the dyslexia.)
4) Avoid quick fix solutions. Finally, there’s no quick fix. So if you find a place that can “fix” dyslexia in a week or 12 hours or whatever, beware.
So those are things to watch for when you’re researching help for your child.
Learn more about the Orton-Gillingham remediation system and how it can help your child get to grade-level reading and become a confident learner for life.
Claim your:
5 Day Parent's Survival Guide!
Learn five practical steps you can take starting today to help your child navigate homework time, minimize meltdowns, and find a peaceful groove at home.
The first step in getting started with tutoring is to have a quick intro call with a specialist.
Dyslexia Rx is located in Centennial, CO. We currently serve our students onsite locally. If you need tutoring elsewhere or remotely, we are happy to provide you with a referral.