Systematic Reading & Writing Intervention
Reading difficulties usually begin as early as kindergarten. Children who have not mastered reading skills by third grade are at risk of falling further behind their peers if the right interventions are not available. Knowing a child’s unique “foundation structure” allows for thoughtful intervention to be adequately delivered.
There are several reading approaches that you can use to strengthen an individuals reading skills.
Why the Orton-Gillingham Approach?
One of the most effective dyslexia strategies for remediation is The Orton-Gillingham Approach. Orton-Gillingham is not a method, program or system. It is a multisensory learning approach used to instruct those who have trouble learning to read and spell accurately.
Primarily used with dyslexic students, the Orton-Gillingham approach is taught in one-on-one tutoring or in a small group by an Orton-Gillingham Certified Instructor.
Why the Ascend SMARTER Reading & Writing Intervention?
The Ascend SMARTER Reading & Writing Intervention is a systematic, multisensory, explicitly taught, research-based approach for impacted readers. This approach has been thoughtfully developed for individuals diagnosed with dyslexia, English Language Learners, students with attention or executive functioning difficulty, students reading below grade level due to Speech Language Delays, and students with a medical disorder impacting reading.
Instructed by a licensed Speech and Language Pathologist, weekly lessons (Best practice; 2x/wk for 45-60 minutes - in person or telehealth) are taught one-on-one or in a small group (3 student cap).
Why Wilson Reading Instructions?
Prevention & Early Intervention:
Fundations is a systematic Early Intervention prevention program for students grades Kindergarten through 3rd who are struggling or at-risk readers.
Fundations is the earliest of the Wilson Language-Reading programs and is often utilized in both public and private schools. Students who begin with Fundations seamlessly transition into other Wilson Reading Systems.
Foundational skills targeted through the Fundations Wilson Learning Basics program: Phonemic awareness, Phonics/word study, High frequency word study, Reading fluency, Vocabulary, Comprehension strategies, Handwriting, and Spelling.
Intervention session: 30-45 minute lessons, 3-5 times a week
Intensive Intervention
The Wilson Reading System is an intensive reading program utilized by public and private schools for students grades 2-12 who require more intensive structured literacy instruction due to a language-based learning disability, such as dyslexia.
Burke Therapy uses trained Wilson educators to supplement the direct, systematic instruction occurring during the students' school day.
Direct instruction is available:
Word structure
Word recognition and spelling of high frequency words, including irregular words
Vocabulary and sentence-level text reading
Listening and reading comprehension
Proofreading skills and self-monitoring for word recognition accuracy & comprehension
Intervention session: 45 minute lessons, 3-5 times a week
How do I get started?
When able to identify where in the 5 component areas of the literacy process the reader is breaking down (i.e. orthography to phonology connection (phonics); phonology to semantics connection (phonological awareness), or, orthography to semantics (reading fluency, vocabulary and comprehension), structured literacy lessons can then focus on the areas of difficulty to build a strong foundation.