You do not need a dyslexia diagnosis to receive dyslexia remediation from HOLS. However we need to screen your child before being able to offer a program that is specifically geared toward their individual needs.
Although dyslexia is the most common reason a student will struggle with reading, spelling, or written composition, it is not the only reason. Until we know for sure why your child is struggling, we won’t know the best way to help. When the correct remediation is identified, you won’t waste precious time (and money) on the wrong type of tutoring, program, or therapy.
Dyslexia sits on a spectrum somewhere between mild, moderate, severe, or profound. We use up to 10-12 tests to determine the severity of your child’s dyslexia. In addition, we will be able to observe behaviors and stressors that contribute to your child’s dyslexia during the screener.
A child can be identified as dyslexic as early as 5 ½ years old, although most parents are told to wait until third grade to see if they will “outgrow” their reading, spelling, or writing challenges. Research shows that waiting is the worst thing that you can do. If your child’s challenges are because of dyslexia, they will not outgrow them. It takes much less time to remediate reading and spelling challenges when dyslexia is discovered at 5 ½ years old than when it is not discovered until age 10 or in their teenage years.
You should be aware that we offer dyslexia screening, along with a Functional Academic and Learning Skills Evaluation, which can identify dyslexia as well as co-morbid conditions in your child, however we do not diagnose.