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A certified Orton Gillingham tutor who can help your child unlock their reading, writing and spelling.
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Imagine your child approaching reading with confidence, clarity, and even excitement. You understand the importance of strong literacy skills, and watching your child struggle is heartbreaking. You know something is holding them back. Let The Literacy Keys help.
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We specialize in addressing the unique challenges and needs of adolescent and young adults. Our lessons are engaging, and age-appropriate so they can be applied across all subjects.
Discover How to Teach the Orton Gillingham Methodology
You don’t need a Ph.D. to help your child, but you do need a proven roadmap that moves beyond the alphabet song and the guessing
If you’re raising a child with dyslexia or a kid who’s struggling to read, write, and spell, stop guessing what to do next. I’m Tracy Young, a Certified Orton-Gillingham tutor, dyslexia specialist, and this podcast will empower you to unlock reading, writing, and spelling success for your child. You’ll uncover structured literacy tips and practical advice about dyslexia (in plain English) to help you turn I can’t into I can.
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Turn your I don't know how to help concerns into a clear, actionable plan that builds your child's reading brick by brick. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the Orton Gillingham Methodology to show you exactly how we re-wire the brain for reading success.
If you’ve been feeling exhausted from the reading battles, I want you to know: you aren’t powerless. You don’t need a teaching certificate to help your child, but you do need a proven roadmap that moves beyond the alphabet song and the guessing games. We are going to walk through a typical Orton Gillingham session together, section by section, so you can understand the Orton Gillingham approach without the confusing jargon. Think of this as your personal guided tour designed specifically for the way children actually learn.
We’re moving away from the frustration of rote memorization and moving toward real, lasting literacy. By understanding the Orton Gillingham Methodology, you can provide the scaffolding your child needs to become an independent learner who finally feels like they can crack the code.
After listening, you’ll:
[05:20] Understand the exact structure of a high-impact session.
[12:45] Identify how to use multisensory tools.
[19:10] Learn why ending a session by reversing roles is the secret.
[25:30] Gain the confidence to start teaching your child the logic of English.
If you’re ready to see if individualized educational therapy is the right fit for your family, or you just want to talk through your child's specific needs, reach out to me at https://theliteracykeys.com/contact/.
Lastly, if you know another parent currently in the trenches of reading battles, please share this episode with them and subscribe so you never miss a key! It’s free to subscribe.
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