About Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that a person is born with. It is neurological in origin and affects the way the brain processes written and spoken language. Dyslexia primarily impacts reading, spelling, and writing, but it has nothing to do with intelligence. Many people with dyslexia are highly creative, talented, and intelligent.

People with dyslexia have difficulty with accurate and fluent word recognition, poor spelling, and decoding abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit in the phonological component of language — the ability to recognize and manipulate the sounds in words.

Dyslexia is hereditary. If a parent or close family member has dyslexia, there is a significantly higher chance that their children will also have it. Many parents discover they have dyslexia themselves after their child is diagnosed. Understanding this family connection is important for early identification and intervention.

Early identification is key. The sooner dyslexia is recognized, the sooner a child can receive the specialized instruction they need. With the right support and proven approaches like the Orton-Gillingham multisensory method, individuals with dyslexia can learn to read, write, and spell successfully.

At Dyslexia Solutions of Colorado, we use the Orton-Gillingham multisensory approach to help individuals with dyslexia learn to read, write, and spell. This proven method engages Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, and Tactile pathways to the brain, creating stronger neural connections for literacy skills.

We start working with each person at their individual level so it is easy for them, and each lesson builds upon what they have already learned. With consistent, structured instruction, our students gain not just reading skills but also the confidence that comes with success.