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“Some of the most wonderful people are the ones that don't fit in boxes”
- Tori Amos
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What services are provided by The LD Expert?Private Services for Families Services: Online Reading & Spelling Intervention, Academic Tutoring, Diagnostic Language Evaluations Services for Schools: Online Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy Related Service Providers
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Why Choose LD Expert?Bottom line - we are not your average teachers! Our highly trained and fully certified teachers and therapists use the top tier programs for reading, spelling, and dyslexia intervention that are rooted in the science of reading. Our tutors understand learning differences and are ready and capable of supporting students based on their specific needs. Our therapists working in online school settings are qualified, professional, and effecient. The LD Expert understands the importance of bell schedules, IEP compliances, and quality teachers and therapists.
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How much do Dyslexia/Wilson Reading Tutors Charge?Nationally, rates for dyslexia or Wilson tutoring can range from $50-$130 per hour. LD Expert is proud to fall in the median range of that scale with the assurance that we only hire the most qualified teachers that we would trust to work with our own children.
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Do you have reading/dyslexia tutors near me?Yes! We have expert tutors near everyone, becuase all of our services are provided online. You can participate in sessions anywhere there is Wifi.
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What is Wilson Reading Certification?For a professional to have Wilson Reading certification, they must complete a 3-day introductory workshop, master's level coursework, and a 1:1 year-long practicum that is supervised by a Wilson Trainer. All LD Expert reading tutors are fully certified through Wilson.
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Is online dyslexia tutoring effective?Yes! LD Expert collects continuous data about the effectiveness of our programs, and we are proud to say that all of our students experience growth - even up to 4 grade levels!!
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What are some characteristics of dyslexia?-Difficulty with rhyming -Difficulty with rapid naming of letter sounds and names -Difficulty with reading and sounding out words -Tendancy to avoid reading -Letter confusion and reversals -Strength with auditory delivery of information Dyslexia is a chronic condition, but treatment is very effective! Orton-Gillingham based program such as the Wilson Reading System, which is what LD Expert uses, are scientifically proven to be the best treatment for Dyslexia.
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Are there any apps for dyslexia?Yes. There are some apps that work well for students with dyslexia such as Learning Ally and Read & Write (chrome extension). However, explicit and individualized instruction delivered by a certified professional will get you more bang for your buck when it comes to seeing progress with your student.
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Are there any free downloadable resources for dyslexia?LD Expert is proud to share some free downloadable resources for dyslexia! You can visit our resource library here.
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