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Dyslexia Learning Centre

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We use the renowned Orton-Gillingham approach to dyslexia remediation. One-to-one instruction of children by a certified tutor.

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Dyslexia Remediation

Research shows that programs utilizing multisensory structured language techniques can help children and adults learn to read. [Source: The International Dyslexia Association]

We use the Orton-Gillingham approach which is language-based, multisensory, structured, sequential, cumulative, direct, diagnostic and emotionally sound.

Tax Deduction Eligible

Lesson fees may be eligible as a tax deduction if you have a letter from a medical practitioner stating that the individual has a life-long neurological condition that can be remediated through a language-based, multisensory, structured tutoring program such as the Orton-Gillingham approach.

 

According to Canada Revenue Agency, tutoring may be considered an allowable medical expense. "Tutoring services used by, and which are supplementary to the primary education of, a person with a learning disability or an impairment in mental functions, and paid to someone in the business of providing such services who is not related to the person being tutored. A medical practitioner must certify in writing that these services are necessary."
Canada Revenue Agency website

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Orton-Gillingham

Language-based

The Orton-Gillingham approach is based on a technique of studying and teaching language, understanding the nature of human language, the mechanisms involved in learning, and the language-learning processes in individuals. The program includes both synthetic and analytic instruction. Synthetic instruction presents the parts of the language and then teaches how the parts work together to form a whole. Analytic instruction presents the whole and teaches how this can be broken down into its component parts.

Multisensory

Teaching is done using all learning pathways in the brain (visual, auditory and kinesthetic-tactile) simultaneously in order to enhance memory and learning.

Structured, Sequential, Cumulative

Multisensory language instruction requires that the organization of material follows the logical order of the language. The sequence begins with the easiest and most basic elements and progresses methodically to more difficult material. Each step is based on those already learned. Concepts taught are systematically reviewed to strengthen memory.

Direct

The inferential learning of any concept cannot be taken for granted. Multisensory language instruction requires the direct teaching of all concepts with continuous, one-on-one, student-tutor interaction.

Diagnostic

The tutoring plan is based on careful and continuous assessment of the individual's needs. The content presented must be mastered to the degree of automaticity.

Emotionally Sound

The student experiences success in every lesson, gaining confidence as well as skill. Self esteem improves, sometimes dramatically, and success at school or work follows.

Frequency

To be effective, the student should receive one-on-one tutoring in one hour sessions, twice weekly.

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