KLC Dyslexia Therapy - DFW
Our Approach
Dyslexia therapy typically employs a structured, systematic, explicit, and multisensory approach to reading instruction. These methods are designed to directly teach the foundational skills that individuals with dyslexia often find challenging. Depending on location, our therapists utilize a comprehensive approach to dyslexia therapy, incorporating a range of proven treatment programs. These include Multisensory Teaching Approach (MTA), Alphabet Phonics, and Take Flight. This varied selection allows for individualized treatment plans tailored to meet diverse learning needs.
Orton-Gillingham
Multisensory Approach: Orton-Gillingham instruction engages multiple senses, such as visual, auditory, and kinesthetic/tactile, to help students learn and retain information more effectively. Students may use methods like tracing letters in sand, tapping out sounds, or using colored tiles to represent sounds and syllables.
Structured and Sequential: The method follows a systematic and cumulative approach, breaking down language skills into smaller, manageable units. Students progress from mastering basic phonological and phonemic awareness skills to more complex decoding and encoding strategies, building upon their existing knowledge in a structured sequence.
Explicit Instruction: Orton-Gillingham instruction involves explicit teaching of language rules, patterns, and strategies. Teachers provide clear explanations, modeling, and guided practice to help students understand and apply these concepts in their reading and writing tasks.
Diagnostic and Individualized: Orton-Gillingham instruction is highly personalized to meet the unique needs of each learner. Teachers conduct thorough assessments to identify students' strengths and weaknesses, allowing them to tailor instruction and interventions accordingly. Lessons are adjusted based on ongoing progress monitoring and feedback.
Phonetic Emphasis: The method places a strong emphasis on phonics, teaching the relationship between sounds and letters systematically. Students learn phonetic rules and patterns to decode unfamiliar words, as well as syllable division and spelling rules to enhance their spelling skills.
Language Structure Awareness: Orton-Gillingham instruction helps students develop an understanding of the underlying structure of the English language. They learn about morphemes (smallest units of meaning), syntax, grammar, and vocabulary, enabling them to comprehend and express themselves more effectively in written and oral language.
Repetitive and Reinforcement: Mastery is achieved through repeated practice and reinforcement of learned skills. Students revisit previously taught concepts in various contexts to solidify their understanding and automaticity, gradually building fluency and confidence in reading and writing.