Most reading tutors work on comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary, which are important, but Wilson Reading goes deeper. It's a structured literacy program specifically designed for students with dyslexia, targeting the phonological processing skills that make decoding hard in the first place. It follows a precise 12-step sequence, and every session has a specific structure. Tutors have to be formally trained in the program. It's more intensive than general reading help, and that's exactly the point.

Yes, and we work with plenty of students who don't have either yet. A formal diagnosis or IEP is helpful because it provides more information about how your child learns, but it's not required to get started. If your child is struggling and you suspect dyslexia is a factor, that's enough reason to reach out. Our Educational Specialists can help you think through the next steps, including whether an evaluation makes sense.

Absolutely. This is something families are often surprised to learn. Dyslexia shows up in more places than most people realize, including math word problems, science labs, essay writing, and anything that involves quickly following written directions. Our subject tutors know how to adapt their teaching for students who learn differently, so your child gets real help in the classes where they're struggling right now, not just support for reading.

We work with students from elementary school through college. The right approach looks different depending on the student's age and academic standing, but the core commitment is the same: finding an experienced tutor who's the right fit and building a plan that actually moves the needle.

All of our sessions are held virtually, one-on-one. We've found that virtual tutoring works extremely well for students with dyslexia because it removes the commute, lets students work in a comfortable, familiar environment, and allows tutors to share screens, annotate, and use digital tools that support different learning styles.