Online structured literacy therapy
Skills for reading.
Confidence
for life.
When reading feels hard, the right support can change the story. Personalized, one-on-one help for your child’s reading, spelling, and writing.
A conversation about your child. A clearer next step.
You know your child is capable
Let’s help their reading
catch up to their potential.
Maybe your child works twice as hard to keep up. Maybe homework ends in frustration. Or maybe they’ve learned to say, “I’m just not good at reading.”
You don’t have to figure out the next step alone. We start by understanding your child’s skills—and build a plan from there.
Support that meets your child where they are
A clearer path.
A personalized plan.
Not sure where to begin? We’ll help you choose the support that fits your child’s current needs.
Understand the starting point
Reading & Spelling
Inventory
A focused screening to better understand current reading and spelling skills and identify areas that need support.
Explore the assessment ↗
Understand current reading and spelling performance. Identify areas to explore in an intervention plan and discuss an appropriate next step.
Discuss this service ↗Build the foundations
1:1 Structured
Literacy Therapy
Individualized reading and spelling instruction using a systematic, explicit approach, with guided practice and progress monitoring.
Explore literacy therapy ↗
One-on-one online instruction using an Orton-Gillingham approach, with purposeful practice, progress monitoring, and support for families.
Discuss this service ↗Grow beyond decoding
Advanced Literacy
Intervention
Targeted support for students who have built foundational decoding skills and need help with fluency, comprehension, or written expression.
Explore advanced support ↗
Targeted support for reading fluency, comprehension, and written expression after foundational decoding skills are established.
Discuss this service ↗Looking for writing support or another service? Let’s discuss your child’s needs.
A first step that feels manageable
From “Where do we start?”
to “We have a plan.”
Tell us about your child.
Start with a free consultation. Share what you’re noticing, what you’ve tried, and what you hope will feel different.
Find the right starting point.
We’ll recommend an appropriate assessment or service to help clarify your child’s strengths and areas for growth.
Move forward, together.
Your child receives individualized instruction, while practice, progress monitoring, and family support help guide the next steps.
The way we teach matters
Clear instruction.
Purposeful practice.
A real connection.
Structured literacy makes the building blocks of language explicit. Our therapists use an Orton-Gillingham approach to help students understand how reading and spelling work, step by step.
- Lessons built around the individual learner
- Skills taught systematically and directly
- Practice that reinforces what’s been taught
- Encouragement grounded in your child’s strengths
Small steps. Meaningful connections.
Make the parts clear.
Help the whole word make sense.
In our families’ words
Progress you can see.
Confidence you can feel.
“She just ‘gets’ her and is so able to inspire and motivate [my child] to keep doing the hard stuff.”
Excerpt from a family testimonial
“Cindy was patient, persistent, and encouraging. She strived to know my child and build a trusting relationship.”
Excerpt from a family testimonial
The people behind the progress
Specialist knowledge.
Personal attention.
The Reading Clinic brings together therapists trained in structured literacy and the Orton-Gillingham approach. We provide individualized online instruction for students who need support with reading, spelling, and writing.
Our approach starts with the learner: their strengths, their current skills, and what helps them feel ready to try again. Families are partners in that process, from the first conversation to the next step in instruction.
Get to know our approach ↗A little help finding your way
Which starting point
sounds like your child?
Choose what feels closest. This guide introduces our services; a consultation helps us understand the full picture.
I need a clearer picture of their skills. ↗
A Reading & Spelling Inventory may be a helpful starting point. A consultation helps us understand the full picture.
Talk through the options ↗Reading and spelling are still a struggle. ↗
Structured Literacy Therapy may be worth exploring. A consultation helps us understand the full picture.
Talk through the options ↗They can read words, but need more support. ↗
Advanced Literacy Intervention may be worth discussing. A consultation helps us understand the full picture.
Talk through the options ↗Questions are welcome here
A few things
you may be wondering.
Bring your questions to a free consultation. We’re here to help you make an informed next step.
How does online therapy work?
Your child works one-on-one with a therapist through online sessions. Instruction is individualized, with practice and progress monitoring to support learning. We’ll discuss the technology, scheduling, and home practice expectations before you begin.
Does my child need a dyslexia diagnosis?
You’re welcome to start with a consultation whether your child has a diagnosis or you’re still trying to understand their difficulties. We’ll help identify an appropriate next step. A screening is different from a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation.
What is structured literacy?
Structured literacy teaches language skills explicitly and systematically. Instruction helps students understand the connections among sounds, letters, spelling patterns, and language, with skills introduced in a deliberate sequence.
What if my child already reads words accurately?
Some students have developed decoding skills but still need support with fluent reading, comprehension, or written expression. Advanced Literacy Intervention may be a useful service to discuss.
How much does support cost?
Cost depends on the recommended service. During your consultation, we’ll explain the current options, pricing, and what’s included so you can decide what fits your family.
How do we get started?
Book a free consultation using our scheduling link. We’ll talk about your child’s needs and recommend an appropriate starting point. You can also reach The Reading Clinic at (207) 752-7924.
From The Reading Clinic Journal
A little clarity for
the next chapter.
Reading support · 5-minute read
When reading feels harder than it should: five signs it’s time to ask for support
What to notice, what to ask your child’s teacher, and how to take a useful next step.
Read the article ↗The next chapter starts with a conversation
You don’t have to figure
this out on your own.
Let’s talk about your child—and what comes next.
Book a free consultation ↗Prefer to call? (207) 752-7924