Programs
Individualized reading, writing, spelling, comprehension, and math — all built on the science of reading. K through adult.
What's the Linguistics Edge?
"Students classified as dyslexic have varying strengths and challenges, and teaching them is too complex a task for a scripted, one-size-fits-all program." — The International Literacy Association
Linguistics is the study of the structure of language and the cornerstone of the science of reading. It gives learners a clear map of how English works at several levels: sound (phonology), letter patterns (orthography), word formation (morphology), sentence patterns (syntax), and meaning (semantics).
A linguistics-based foundation demystifies language, empowering learners to see patterns and develop strategies that work across different words and contexts — giving them the multisensory tools to "learn how to learn."
Explicit instruction in phonemic awareness, combined with explicit work on vocabulary, syntax, and oral language, leads to measurable gains in literacy and reading comprehension.
Not sure which program fits?
A free consultation is the best first step. We'll talk through your child's needs and build the right plan together.
Four programs. All individualized.
Every plan is built around your child's specific assessment results — not a script.
Individualized plans grounded in the science of reading, using Lindamood-Bell Seeing Stars/LiPS™, Wired For Reading™, and the Barton Reading and Spelling System™. All progressions use the Orton-Gillingham approach — the gold standard for dyslexic learners.
Reading begins with sounds and builds to syllables, sentences, paragraphs, and pages as students advance through the Anglo-Saxon, Latin, and Greek layers of English.
PhonicsDecodingFluencySpellingBegins with sentences and expands to paragraphs, pages, and chapters. Includes pre-writing, grammar, punctuation, and for older students, introduction to standard essay style. A key differentiator — most reading programs skip writing entirely.
Students learn to craft effective sentences, identify principles of good writing across all genres, and improve grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, and syntax.
GrammarSentencesEssaysSyntaxUsing techniques from the On Cloud Nine™ program for dyslexic learners, students move from tangible manipulatives to abstract concepts. Emphasis on visualization and a number line to speed math fluency and unravel word problems.
Can be taught separately or as a supplement to school curricula.
NumeracyWorking memoryWord problemsUsing the Lindamood-Bell Visualizing & Verbalizing™ program, students learn to turn language into clear mental images, supporting both reading and listening comprehension.
Perfect for fluent readers who struggle to recall passages and remember instructions because words seem "to go in one ear and out the other."
VisualizationRecallListeningLindamood-Bell is backed by a strong body of current research demonstrating its effectiveness.
Flexible to fit your family
Mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. We come to you or you come to us. In person in the Portland, Oregon, metro area or online everywhere.
Mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Sessions are typically 50–60 minutes.
Rates from $50–$100+/hr. Discounts for multiple sessions per week. Contact us for current rates.
Discounts available for families with multiple students enrolled. Ask during your free consult.