Ann O’Donnell • Dyslexia Practitioner

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Trying to get our oldest daughter to write in elementary school caused nightly tears at our house, and forget about spelling. We noticed the same pattern with my younger daughter, so we had them both tested. The result...

Both of our daughters have dyslexia. 

Our eyes were opened and years of frustration finally had a name. This started me on my journey to learn everything I could about dyslexia and become trained in Structured Literacy. I made it my mission to help dyslexic children learn in a positive environment, structured around them

I offer effective instruction for students with dyslexia and related reading difficulties.

Principles & Methods of Structured Literacy 

Explicit. Each concept is explained directly and clearly, providing guided practice. Students are not expected to intuit language concepts simply from exposure to language or reading.

Systematic & Cumulative.  Language concepts are taught systematically, explaining how each element fits into the whole. 

Hands-on, Engaging, & Multimodal. Methods, such as sound and letter tiles, hand gestures, and word cards are used to facilitate learning.

Diagnostic & Responsive. Student response patterns are used to adjust pacing, presentation, and amount of practice given within the lesson framework.