Brilliant Brains Language Therapy
Orton Gillingham for Students with Dyslexia
Advanced Word Study for Students in Middle and High School
Brilliant Brains Language Therapy
Orton Gillingham for Students with Dyslexia
Advanced Word Study for Students in Middle and High School
To empower students with characteristics of dyslexia by providing specialized language therapy, enabling them to become confident, independent readers and writers.
To become a leading provider of in-person and remote personalized language therapy for students with characteristics of dyslexia, fostering a supportive and empowering learning environment that helps each student achieve their full potential as independent readers and writers.
It is crucial to recognize the signs of dyslexia as early as possible. Early intervention can prevent a complete dislike for school, particularly in reading and writing tasks. The Orton-Gillingham multisensory approach involves working with the sounds of the language, matching those sounds with the 44 phonemes of the English language, and focusing on letter formation, vocabulary, and comprehension.
By Grades 3-5, it is imperative to start tutoring as soon as possible. At this stage, students may begin to exhibit avoidance and behavior issues due to the challenges they face with reading and writing. Intensive interventions are essential during these grade levels to improve their chances of success in Middle School and beyond.
By the time students reach Grades 6 and beyond, they face not only avoidance and behavior issues but also the complexities of adolescence, making intervention more challenging. However, with a routine schedule of highly structured language therapy, students can still receive the support they need to become independent readers and writers.
With 28 years of teaching experience, I am transitioning from traditional education to become my own boss, driven by my passion for working with students who have characteristics of dyslexia. I have completed both Basic and Advanced Orton-Gillingham language therapy training through The Reading Center Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota. Additionally, I hold a Master's Degree as a K-12 Reading Specialist. My mission is to provide personalized, effective language therapy that empowers students to become confident, independent readers and writers.