Dyslexia Tutoring in Springfield, MO

Evidence-Based Reading Intervention for Struggling Readers

Student therapy is the cornerstone of our work. We provide dyslexia tutoring in Springfield, MO using structured, evidence-based literacy programs designed to teach students in the way their brains process language.

Our goal is to help students build strong reading, spelling, and writing skills—while gaining confidence along the way.

We offer flexible tutoring options:

  • In-person at our Dyslexia Center
  • At your child’s school (with approval)
  • Online dyslexia tutoring

Our Structured Literacy Approach

Our tutoring follows a multisensory, structured literacy approach, proven to help students with dyslexia and other reading challenges.

Each lesson targets the five essential components of reading:

  • Phonemic Awareness
  • Phonics
  • Fluency
  • Vocabulary
  • Reading Comprehension

Students also receive guided practice in:

  • Alphabet knowledge
  • Reading and spelling
  • Handwriting
  • Listening and comprehension

Dyslexia Tutoring Programs

Take Flight (Ages 7+)

Our Take Flight dyslexia tutoring program is a comprehensive, two-year intervention based on the Orton-Gillingham approach.

Developed by the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders at Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, this program provides:

  • Direct, systematic reading and spelling instruction
  • Strong emphasis on phonemic awareness and decoding skills
  • Structured, sequential lessons tailored to each student

Schedule: 3 sessions per week (55 minutes each)
Cost: $50 per lesson
One-time materials fee: $275


Pre-Flight (Kindergarten–1st Grade)

Our Pre-Flight early reading intervention uses the BUILD curriculum to support young learners showing signs of dyslexia or reading difficulty.

This program:

  • Builds foundational reading skills early
  • Uses structured literacy strategies similar to Take Flight
  • Is designed specifically for K–1 students

Schedule: 2 sessions per week (45 minutes each)
Cost: $37.50 per lesson
One-time materials fee: $160


Turbo Start (Summer Dyslexia Program)

Turbo Start is a short-term, intensive dyslexia intervention designed for newly identified students.

This summer tutoring program in Springfield, MO:

  • Runs for 8 weeks (June–July, Monday–Thursday)
  • Uses evidence-based instruction from the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia
  • Helps students build foundational skills quickly

Cost: $1,000 per student (full summer session)

Note: Turbo Start is ideal for new students and may be repetitive for those already enrolled in Take Flight or Pre-Flight.

👉 Register now for the 2026 Turbo Start Summer Session.

The multisensory lessons target five instructional components:

Phonemic awareness

Phonics

Fluency

Vocabulary

Reading comprehension

A consistent daily lesson plan cycle introduces new concepts and opportunities to practice skills in:

Alphabet knowledge

Reading

Handwriting

Spelling

Listening and reading comprehension

Dyslexia Tutoring Backed by Research

Our programs are grounded in decades of research on effective reading instruction.

A comparison-group study published in the Journal of Learning Disabilities supports the effectiveness of this dyslexia intervention approach. The program also meets criteria established by the National Reading Panel, reinforcing its credibility as a proven method for improving literacy skills.


The Orton-Gillingham Approach

We use the Orton-Gillingham approach, a gold-standard method for teaching students with dyslexia.

This approach is:

  • Direct and explicit
  • Multisensory and engaging
  • Structured and sequential
  • Diagnostic and individualized

It is specifically designed for students who struggle with reading, writing, and spelling.


Get Started with Dyslexia Tutoring in Springfield, MO

If your child is struggling with reading, early intervention can make a lasting difference.

👉 Contact us today to learn more about dyslexia tutoring and reading intervention in Springfield, MO and schedule your child’s first session.

*The Orton-Gillingham Approach is a direct, explicit, multisensory, structured, sequential, diagnostic, and prescriptive way to teach literacy when reading, writing, and spelling does not come easily to individuals, such as those with dyslexia.