What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin caused by different wiring of the brain. 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 growth of vocabulary and background knowledge.
There is no cure for dyslexia and individuals with this condition must learn coping strategies. With the right instruction most individuals with dyslexia can learn to read and go on to accomplish great things.
There is no relationship to general intelligence and individuals with dyslexia are neither more nor less intelligent than the general population.
For more information please refer to the International Dyslexia Association
What is the Orton-Gillingham approach?
The multi-sensory approach engages learners through visual, auditory, kinesthetic and tactile techniques. The learning sequence is systematic and takes the student step-by-step from basic concepts that progress to more complex language functions.
For more information refer to the Academy of Orton-Gilingham Practitioners and Educators
What is the Phono-Graphix Method?
The Phono-Graphix reading method has been proven 98% effective at addressing reading problems at any age or ability level. Phono-Graphix is research based, developmentally appropriate, simple and concrete, It uses a phonetic-linguistic approach to teaching reading.
For more information refer to Phono-Graphix
Registration and Rate Details:
- A thorough assessment of current literacy skills is preformed to assess exactly what the student knows. This ensures that each lesson is completely tailored to best suit the students individual needs and targets the precise areas that need focus. For a formal written report of the Post Assessment Summary the fee is $475.00. Receiving the report is not mandatory to move forward with lessons and is completely optional. The report can be beneficial in preparing Individual Education Plans within the school system. The assessment process takes 3 sessions to complete at the session rate of $75.00 and the report is approximately 8 pages in length.
- Private OG 1 on 1 instruction $75.00 per/1 hour session (includes 30 minutes of prep time for each lesson as all lessons are individualized.
- Multisensory Typing - Package rate of 6 sessions for $425.00 (includes $50.00 manual). Can also be incorporated into a portion of regular sessions.
- ONLINE MATH TUTORING: Please contact readtomelearningcentre@gmail.com or 778-866-3859 for current rates.
How can I pay?
- Payment can be made by cash, cheque or e-transfer.
What are your hours?
- OG and TYPING LESSONS: Monday to Thursday - 8:00am to 4:30pm
- ONLINE MATH LESSONS: Monday to Friday 3:30-7:30 and Saturday/Sunday 10:00-:4:00
In order to make progress, OG students need to attend for at least 2 sessions per/wk. Math Students can attend from 1 to more sessions per week depending on level of support that's needed.
Do you follow the school term calendar?
- Lessons are offered from September through June. The Centre is closed during all school/statutory holidays including the summer break. There are also no sessions offered during the first week of school to allow students to settle into their new school year routine.
Andrea Galvin is a Service Provider for the Autism Funding Branch and Self Design Home Learning
"Dyslexia is not a disease to have and be cured of, but a way of thinking and learning. Often it's a gifted mind waiting to be found and taught."
-Girard Sagmiller, "Dyslexia My Life"
