Dyslexia Reading Success Through Structured Literacy
One-on-one reading intervention designed for how the dyslexic brain learns best. Serving families across Minden, Gardnerville, Carson City, and Reno.
Reading Intervention Built for Dyslexic Minds
Dyslexia is not a vision problem, a lack of intelligence, or laziness. It is a neurological difference in how the brain processes written language. Children with dyslexia often struggle with phonemic awareness — the ability to hear and manipulate individual sounds in words — which makes traditional reading instruction ineffective for them.
At Elementary Tutoring Services, we use structured literacy — an explicit, systematic approach that teaches reading in a way the dyslexic brain can absorb. Our lessons are influenced by the Orton-Gillingham method and the Barton Reading & Spelling System, both gold-standard interventions for dyslexia.
What Structured Literacy Looks Like in Session
Every lesson is carefully sequenced so skills build logically — no guessing, no gaps. We work through the foundational layers of reading one at a time:
Phonemic Awareness
Teaching students to hear, segment, and blend sounds before ever seeing them in print.
Explicit Phonics
Direct, systematic teaching of sound-symbol relationships — not implicit guessing from pictures or context.
Orthographic Mapping
Helping students connect sounds to spelling patterns so words become permanently stored in memory.
Fluency & Comprehension
Building speed and accuracy so the brain can focus on meaning, not just decoding.
Multisensory by Design
Every session engages sight, sound, and movement simultaneously. Students trace letters in sand, tap out syllables, and use color-coded tiles — reinforcing neural pathways through multiple senses.
Is Your Child Showing These Signs?
If several of these sound familiar, your child may benefit from a structured literacy assessment. Early intervention is the single strongest predictor of reading success for students with dyslexia.
40+ Years Turning Struggling Readers Into Confident Learners
Mrs. Antoinette Cosentino is a former elementary school principal and classroom teacher with decades of experience helping children with dyslexia and reading challenges. She is currently pursuing full certification in the Barton Reading & Spelling System — a structured, research-based program designed specifically for students with dyslexia.
Dyslexia Tutoring FAQs
Common questions from Northern Nevada families seeking dyslexia reading support.
Ready to See Your Child Read with Confidence?
Schedule a free discovery session and we'll talk through your child's needs, learning style, and what a path forward looks like.