Who is Orton Gillingham for?
Who is Orton Gillingham for?
Everyone!
Great question! The fact is this: Orton Gillingham is an effective teaching method for every struggling reader. Although this approach to reading instruction was developed for students with dyslexia, it really does work for most people because, at its core, it sees every student as an individual. Your child’s reading tutor will mindfully design each lesson plan for your specific student. Whether your student is living with special needs or is just struggling to read, this method will work. The way that this multisensory approach engages the brain and builds scaffolding makes reading achievable.
Is Orton Gillingham right for my child?
Have you ever been told by a teacher that your child just needs to try harder? Or maybe they’ve suggested that your child is just being lazy and not applying themselves? However, you see your child trying and struggling, you know that they really are trying their hardest, but failing to thrive in a traditional reading education program.
The Orton Gillingham approach can help students struggling with:
Dyslexia
A neurological condition that can cause difficulties with accurate and fluent word recognition as well as poor spelling and decoding abilities. Contrary to popular belief, this is not a vision problem, and is not a sign of low IQ or brain damage.
Dysgraphia
A learning disorder in which your student is has issues with handwriting. Can be characterized by unsureness of dominate hand, poor and slow handwriting, difficulty copying text, and issues remembering the kinesthetic movements to form the shapes of letters.
Dyscalculia
Issues surrounding learning math and its concepts. Your child may misread numbers, have issues with math vocabulary and concepts, or present issues memorizing and recalling math facts.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
A common learning disorder characterized by an inability to stay focused on subjects, rapidly changing attention, or being easily distracted. Frequently associated with hyperactivity and impulsivity, too.
Dyspraxia
A condition in which you child experiences issues with motor skills. Generally, can be recognized by troubles planning and synchronizing body movements, or activating the correct facial muscles in order to produce sounds.
Any struggling student!
If your student is simply struggling to read or has other issues fitting into the traditional reading education programs, Orton Gillingham can help!
Ready to read?
Whether your child is struggling with a learning disorder or is simply not successful in a public education environment, Lakeside Readers is here to support them on their journey to becoming a lifelong reader. Call (612) 718-0107 or click below to schedule your child’s first session!