Virtual Dyslexia Therapy & Reading Tutoring
At DysConnections, we offer online dyslexia therapy and reading tutoring for students ages 5-12. Our certified therapists use the Orton Gillingham approach to remediate students struggling with literacy skills.
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Dyslexia Therapy With Build and Take Flight
Take Flight and Build– developed by Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital, is an evidence-based program that supports children with dyslexia and reading difficulties. Using structured, multi-sensory techniques, it enhances reading, writing, and spelling skills. Early intervention through this program significantly boosts academic performance and confidence, paving the way for long-term success.
Customized Reading Tutoring For Struggling Readers
Our Orton Gillingham approach, provides your child with the tools in alphabet knowledge, letter and sound knowledge, phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. The lessons are systematically and explicitly taught allowing students to build their confidence in themselves as the skills grow in complexity.
Why Parents Are Choosing DysConnections
Curious about DysConnections? See why your child might be a good fit for our Take Flight Program by Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital.
SMALL GROUP/ 1:1 LEARNING
Customized instruction based on comprehensive assessments of each child’s reading level and needs.
EVIDENCE BASED METHODS
Techniques and strategies grounded in research to effectively support children with dyslexia and reading.
CERTIFIED EDUCATORS
Fun, upbeat, background checked and Certified Academic Language Therapists (CALT) ready to serve your child.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Continued resources, training, and curriculum for parents to support their child’s learning at home.
Building Successful Readers
Understanding the five key components of reading is central to our intervention and placement process. This approach provides your child—and our therapists—with a clear roadmap to achieve skill mastery, rather than following a one-size-fits-all curriculum.
Phonemic Awareness
At DysConnections phonemic awareness is developed through explicit instruction and multi-sensory techniques, helping children recognize and manipulate individual sounds in words. This foundational skill is crucial for improving decoding, spelling, and overall reading fluency.
Awareness
Phonics
Phonics is a method of teaching reading that focuses on how letters and groups of letters represent the sounds in spoken words. The Take Flight program uses phonics by teaching children to connect written letters with their corresponding sounds, enabling them to decode and read new words effectively.
Fluency
Fluency is the ability to read text smoothly, accurately, and with proper expression, The Take Flight program improves fluency by engaging children in repeated reading of texts to build smooth, accurate, and expressive reading skills.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary is the collection of words a person knows and understands. The Take Flight program enhances vocabulary by teaching new words directly and helping your child understand what those words mean in context.
Comprehension
Defined as the ability to understand and make sense of what is read. The Take Flight program improves reading comprehension by teaching strategies such as summarizing, predicting, and questioning to help children understand and interpret texts better.
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What To Expect With DysConnections
Regardless of the program, our dyslexia therapy & reading tutoring provides students with the right tools to be successful life longer readers and writers.
Phase 1: Class Placement
Based on the results of the comprehensive initial assessment, your child is placed in one of our programs.
Phase 2: Additional Resources
Students are granted exclusive access to our virtual resources. Here they will be provided with additional personalized practice items and class recordings.
Phase 3: Regularly Scheduled Progress Checks
Our therapists provide frequent feedback on students progress through a quick progress check of previously taught skills every six weeks.
Phase 4: Personalized Learning
Instruction is adapted based on their progress measure and continued until completion.
DysConnections Class Offerings
Reading By Design Program
About The Program
Geared towards 5 years and older– This program features 200 lessons for more independent reading and literacy, and is recommended for kids who may have early signs of dyslexia and/ or reading challenges.
Class Offerings & Features
- Group Sessions: 4x or 2x a week 1-hour sessions.
- 1-1 Sessions: 4x or 2x a week, 45-minute sessions.
- Up to 12/Mo program
- 5/Mo commitment required
Take Flight Program
About The Program
Our most comprehensive & rigorous program geared towards kids 7 and older. Take Flight features a robust curriculum and is recommended for children diagnosed with dyslexia & reading challenges.
Class Offerings & Features
- Group Sessions: 4x or 2x a week 1-hour sessions.
- 1-1 Sessions: 4x or 2x a week, 45-minute sessions.
- Up to 18-24/Mo program
- 5/Mo commitment required
Build Program
About The Class
Geared towards 5-6 year olds– Build serves as a precursor to *Take Flight and features 100 lessons for gaining independence in reading & literacy and is recommended for kids who may be at risk of falling behind in school.
Class Offerings & Features
- Group Sessions: 2x a week 1-hour sessions.
- 1-1 Sessions: 2x a week, 45-minute sessions.
- Up to 12/Mo program
- 5/Mo commitment required
Understanding What The Reading By Design Program Is:
Reading by Design is an intensive, systematic reading intervention program created to meet the needs of students with dyslexia. It’s designed to teach reading with precision, clarity, and confidence.
Understanding The Foundation:
Rooted in the principles of the Orton-Gillingham approach, Reading by Design uses direct, explicit instruction to build the critical reading skills every child deserves.
The Reading By Design Program Goals:
- Provide personalized support for struggling readers.
- Develop strong decoding and comprehension skills.
- Build reading confidence and academic resilience.
- Empower students to achieve lasting literacy success.
The Reading By Design Components:
- Phonological Awareness: Strengthening sound recognition and manipulation.
- Phonics and Word Study: Building connections between letters and sounds.
- Fluency Practice: Enhancing reading speed and accuracy.
- Vocabulary Development: Expanding understanding of language.
- Reading Comprehension: Extracting meaning and insights from texts.
Understanding What The Take Flight Program Is:
Take Flight is a structured, science-backed program designed to help children with dyslexia overcome reading challenges. Created by the experts at Scottish Rite for Children, it’s proven, transformative, and tailored to unlock potential.
Understanding The Foundation:
At the core of Take Flight is the Orton-Gillingham approach—a multisensory, systematic method that builds essential reading skills step by step. This foundation ensures your child gains the tools they need to succeed.
The Take Flight Program Goals:
- Build confident, independent readers.
- Develop fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary.
- Empower children to navigate academic and real-world reading demands.
- Foster a lifelong love of learning.
The Take Flight Components:
- Alphabetic Knowledge: Strengthening letter-sound connections.
- Reading Fluency: Practicing pace, accuracy, and expression.
- Vocabulary Expansion: Understanding and using new words.
- Comprehension Strategies: Extracting meaning from texts.
- Writing Skills: Integrating spelling and composition for full literacy mastery.
Understanding What The Build Program Is:
The Build Program is a foundational reading intervention tailored for struggling readers. Designed with precision, it equips children with the essential tools to decode, read, and thrive.
Understanding The Foundation:
Built on evidence-based practices, Build focuses on systematic phonics instruction and multi-sensory engagement to create a strong reading foundation that lasts a lifetime.
The Build Program Goals:
- Strengthen core reading skills for early success.
- Improve decoding and word recognition.
- Boost reading confidence and independence.
- Lay the groundwork for fluent and comprehensive reading.
The Build Program Components:
- Phonemic Awareness: Mastering sounds to form words.
- Phonics Instruction: Connecting sounds to letters and patterns.
- Guided Reading Practice: Applying skills with support.
- Spelling rules for base words and derivatives
- Progress Monitoring: Tracking growth every step of the way.
Get Started Today!
At DysConnections, we strive to provide the best therapy services for reading. Our approach isn’t just about improving grades; it is about an in-depth understanding of reading and spelling skills. All of our therapists are Certified Academic Language Therapist with decades of experience. We look forward to connecting with you and your family soon!
You Have Questions, We Have Answers
No. Your child does not need a formal diagnosis of dyslexia to receive our therapy sessions.
For your child to receive the full benefits of the program it is necessary and highly recommended for them to complete the program in its entirety. However, classes are tailored to each student and can move quicker and or slower based on student need. The pace of the program is based on student performance.
We offer a variety of payment options. Please contact us in order to discuss the best option for your family.