Learn More About Our Dyslexia Support
Every student learns differently, but if you notice your bright child struggling with reading or falling behind their peers, it might be dyslexia. Trust your instincts as their parent, because you know them better than anyone. Early screening and dyslexia support for students can change their educational journey and restore their confidence.
Signs to Watch For
Does your child resist reading aloud or complain that books are “too hard?” Students with dyslexia often expend immense energy decoding words, making reading an exhausting chore.
While common in early learners, persistent reversals of letters like b and d, or confusing words like was and saw beyond the first grade, can be a primary indicator of dyslexia.
You might notice your child spelling the same word three different ways on a single page, or relying heavily on phonetic spelling well past the age where sight words should be mastered.
Difficulty isolating individual sounds in words, rhyming, or breaking words down into syllables during reading and speech.
Taking noticeably longer to name familiar objects, colors, or letters, even when they know them well.
Struggling to hold multi-step verbal instructions in mind while trying to complete a task at home or school.
Frequently flipping syllables in longer words, such as saying “aminal” instead of animal, past the expected age.
Foundational Hurdles
In kindergarten through 2nd grade, watch for difficulty learning letter names, matching letters to their corresponding sounds, and learning to blend sounds together. They may also struggle to remember basic, high-frequency sight words and show intense frustration during early reading assignments.
Growing Literacy Gaps
In grades three through five, students may struggle as the focus shifts from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” You might notice frequent guessing at unfamiliar words based on the first letter, poor spelling, and significant anxiety regarding timed reading tests.
Complex Academic Concerns
In middle school, challenges evolve into slow reading rates, difficulty summarizing text, and trouble learning a foreign language. Students often struggle to finish standardized tests on time and may withdraw socially or academically due to low academic self-esteem.
Horizon Academy is a school specifically for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities, using evidence-based strategies, like the Orton-Gillingham Approach, Multisensory Math, The Writing Revolution, and executive function skill building.
Jot down specific examples of where your child struggles at home with reading, homework, and focus.
Reach out to Horizon Academy for an initial consultation to discuss your concerns and how our dyslexia support for students may benefit your child.
We can conduct a comprehensive evaluation to pinpoint your child’s precise learning profile and academic needs.
Partner with our specialized educators to launch an individualized learning plan built for your child’s success.
