Building Blocks for Reading Success

We are thrilled to announce that we are offering reading intervention services! Some of our therapists have developed a strong passion for supporting children with reading challenges, and we are excited to bring these services to our community.

Could Your Child Benefit from Reading Services?

If your child experiences any of the following difficulties, they may benefit from targeted reading intervention:

• Struggling to learn letters and numbers

• Difficulty reading sight words

• Reversing letters and numbers when reading or writing

• Trouble with organization

• Reading slowly or choppily

• Difficulty reading fluently

• Messy handwriting

These are just a few common signs of dyslexia, though many other indicators exist. If you’d like to learn more, excellent resources include the Michigan Dyslexia Institute and the International Dyslexia Association, both of which provide valuable information on dyslexia advocacy and support.

What Does Dyslexia Intervention Look Like?

Our dyslexia intervention sessions are held 1-2 times per week and last 45 minutes to one hour. Sessions can be conducted in person or online with one of our therapists. We currently use the Barton System for Reading and Spelling, a research-based program designed to support readers.

What to Expect in a Session

Each session follows a structured, multisensory approach, ensuring that children engage with reading in a way that makes learning easier and more effective. Sessions include:

• Warm-up & Review – Phonemic awareness activities and reinforcement of previously learned concepts

• New Concept Introduction – Learning and practicing a new reading rule or pattern

• Multisensory Practice – Engaging in hands-on, interactive activities to reinforce learning

• Reading & Spelling Practice – Applying new skills to reading and writing exercises

• Wrap-Up & Homework – Reviewing key concepts and assigning practice for the week

At Building Blocks, our intervention approach is personalized, systematic, and multisensory, providing 1:1 instruction tailored to each child’s strengths and areas of difficulty.

We look forward to supporting your child’s reading journey! If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our services, feel free to reach out.

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