OUR PROCESS
Assessment
At ACT Dyslexia Solutions we use data to inform practice. Our comprehensive dyslexia assessments are the gateway to consultation and tutoring services. Most evaluators have never taught a child to read, particularly a child facing challenges. At ACT-Dyslexia Solutions, our extensive experience in teaching children to read enables us to interpret results from our intelligence, achievement, and diagnostic reading and writing assessments, providing recommendations that others cannot. Teaching reading is a complex science, and we are here to guide parents and educators towards the best possible plan for the child, whether through an IEP, 504 or our private tutoring.
Assessments can be formal leading to a diagnosis or informal to establish instructional goals. Complete our parent questionnaire and we will guide you in choosing what is best for you and your needs.
Our Formal Psychological Assessment
leads to diagnosis
leads to diagnosis
Our dyslexia assessments take into account the whole child including ADHD, Anxiety and Depression which often occur together with ongoing reading failure.
Leads to diagnosis/identification of
- dyslexia, specific learning disability in basic reading skills and/or reading fluency
- dysgraphia, specific learning disability in written expression
- Screening for ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, etc.
- Executive function screening
- Developmental Language Disorder Screening
Includes Input from parent, child and teachers
Duration: 4-8 hours over 1-2 days
Formal Assessment Timeframes
- Intake interview – In-person or virtual
- Assessment – In-person (4-8 hours over 1-2 days
- Feedback Session & Report – Within 30 days of assessment
Formal Assessment Fees – We do not accept insurance. We accept credit cards or checks
- Nonrefundable assessment deposit to schedule the Intake Interview
- Half of the assessment fee is due when the assessment is scheduled
- Remaining balance is due at the feedback session. Note, reports are not released until payment is cleared
Informal Assessment – Facilitates tutoring placement – Required for our 1:1 Tutoring services
Our informal assessment includes an analysis of all foundational reading skills. This tells us what your child knows and where to start them in our structured literacy scope and sequence based on the Orton-Gillingham approach.
Formal Assessment Outsourcing for Schools
We are your solution for expert psychoeducational evaluations of specific learning disorders and related conditions. Contact us for more information
Consultation
Families – You have the report, but now what? We will work with you and your school to make sure your child’s needs are understood and that an IEP or 504 most effectively meets their learning needs. We will help you navigate the special education process so your child gets what they need without wasting valuable time.
Tutoring
For Families
We offer specialized, structured literacy tutoring services, grounded in the Orton-Gillingham approach. Catering to children with reading difficulties or dyslexia, our tutors deliver evidence-based, multisensory instruction through personalized 1-on-1 virtual sessions. Our required informal dyslexia assessment is conducted to ascertain the best tutoring placement for each student, guaranteeing instruction that matches their individual needs. We champion continuous progress monitoring and dynamic adaptation of teaching strategies. Our approach goes beyond short-term academic enhancement, fostering long-term growth, confidence, and lifelong success. Parents engage with our services through a tuition model, ensuring consistent 45-60-minute tutoring sessions at least twice weekly over a 45-week period for comprehensive and sustainable progress.
For Schools
At ACT Dyslexia Solutions, we understand the unique challenges schools face in meeting diverse literacy needs. We serve as an integral part of your educational team, providing specialized support that strengthens your in-school learning. Whether virtually or on-site, our tutoring services cater specifically to students needing structured literacy based on the Orton-Gillingham approach.
Our collaboration with schools extends beyond mere tutoring. We build a partnership grounded in shared goals and open communication. At ACT Dyslexia Solutions, we are more than tutors – we are committed partners in achieving literacy goals. Let us collaborate to address literacy challenges, thereby enhancing your students’ academic success. Contact us today, and together, let’s empower a future generation of confident readers.
