Reading & Dyslexia Risk Assessment
When assessment might be Indicated
May be appropraite when a child:
Has persistent difficulty learning to read or spell despite instruction
Reads more accurately than they are able to spell
Struggles to sound out unfamiliar words
Frequently guesses at words rather than decoding them
Has difficulty remembering or manipulating the sounds in words
Confuses or omits sounds when reading or spelling
Has difficulty learning common spelling patterns
Reads slowly or with significant effort
Avoids reading or writing because it feels difficult
Has a family history of dyslexia or significant reading difficulty
Is making less progress than expected with reading intervention
Has strong oral language or comprehension skills but unexpectedly weak reading or spelling skills
What assessment looks like
Assessment examines a child's reading and spelling profile to identify strengths, difficulties, and patterns associated with dyslexia or other reading challenges. It may include phonological awareness, decoding, word reading, spelling, fluency, and related literacy skills. Families receive results with practical recommendations for instruction and intervention.
Treatment
Individualized, evidence-based reading instruction using Orton-Gillingham principles, the Science of Reading, and Structured Word Inquiry.
Sessions are warm, encouraging, and tailored to each student’s interests and strengths—building skills and confidence for reading and spelling success.
Small Group Reading Tutoring is also available. Children are paired by both age and reading skill. This is a great option not only when reading supports are indicated, but also for families wanting general support in the learning to read stage!
