dyslexia

What is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is an inherited condition that makes it harder to read, write, and spell - even thought the person is smart, tries hard, and has good instruction.

Did you know that up to 1 in 5 people have dyslexia? Many of those go undetected and continue struggling with reading and spelling. However, we now know how to help people of all ages become competent readers. People with dyslexia need to be taught differently from traditional methods taught at school. Structured Literacy (Orton Gillingham) programs were created to address this need. Equipped to Read uses one such program - the Barton Reading & Spelling System®. 

Parents will usually be the first ones to recognize that their child is having difficulty reading, so it’s important to know what to look out for. If your child shows an ongoing pattern of three or more of the symptoms listed below, screening or assessment is strongly advised. Research has shown that early intervention will make a significant impact on your child’s progress in reading and spelling.