Reading Intervention

What is Dyslexia:

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in nature. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition, poor spelling and decoding. These difficulties typically stem from a deficit in the phonological component of language (matching sound and letters) mastery. Children with Dyslexia often present with the following characteristics:

• Trouble with reading (silent or aloud)
• Poor spelling, grammar and/or handwriting
• Trouble organizing and writing thoughts and ideas
• Weak memory
• Difficulty sounding out short or long words
• Weak vocabulary
• Trouble understanding what is read
• Delayed spoken language as a child

What is The Orton-Gillingham Method?

The Orton-Gillingham Programs were developed with the recognition that reading, spelling and language are interrelated and, as such, focus on connecting reading, spelling, writing and oral language. Orton-Gillingham provides a structured, sequential, multi-sensory format moving from concrete to abstract and from simple to complex utilizing repetition to achieve automation and considerable scaffolding techniques to support varied skill levels.

The Orton-Gillingham Method has been proved to be effective for more than 80 years for children with dyslexia as well as English Language Learners.

Orton-Gillingham focused intervention Develops and Reinforces the following skills:

• Phonemic Segmentation
• Alphabetic Principle
• Decoding/Encoding
• Vocabulary Development
• Sight Word Instruction
• Reading Fluency
• Comprehension
• Metacognition

Dyslexia and Orton-Gillingham Resources

Yale Center for Dyslexia

Orton Gillingham

Dyslexia Resources at University of Michigan

International Dyslexia Association