Empowering Dyslexic Students Through the Wilson Reading Program

Dyslexia, a learning difference that affects reading and language processing, can pose significant challenges for students in traditional educational settings. However, with the right support, these challenges can be transformed into opportunities for growth and success. At Jill Abrams Tutoring, we specialize in the Wilson Reading Program, a structured literacy program specifically designed to help students with dyslexia build the skills they need to read and write with confidence.

What is the Wilson Reading Program?

The Wilson Reading Program is a multi-sensory, systematic, and explicit program tailored to meet the needs of students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. It is grounded in Orton-Gillingham principles, which emphasize the importance of teaching language skills in a structured, sequential way. The program breaks down the complex process of reading into manageable steps, allowing students to master each component before moving on to the next.

Why the Wilson Reading Program Works for Dyslexic Students

Dyslexic students often struggle with decoding words, recognizing spelling patterns, and understanding the rules of written language. The Wilson Reading Program addresses these challenges by focusing on:

1. Phonemic Awareness: Students learn to recognize and manipulate the sounds in words, which is a crucial skill for reading success.

2. Decoding and Encoding: The program teaches students to break down words into their component sounds (decoding) and to spell words by assembling sounds (encoding).

3. Fluency: Through repetition and practice, students develop the ability to read smoothly and with expression.

4. Comprehension: Understanding what they read is the ultimate goal, and the Wilson Reading Program incorporates strategies to improve comprehension alongside reading skills.

   
   

Our Approach at Jill Abrams Tutoring

At Jill Abrams Tutoring, we understand that each student is unique, with their own strengths, challenges, and learning styles. That’s why our tutoring sessions are personalized to meet the specific needs of each student. Here’s how we make a difference:

• Individualized Instruction: We assess each student’s current reading level and tailor our instruction to target their specific areas of need. This ensures that every session is both effective and engaging.

• Multi-Sensory Learning: Our tutors use a variety of teaching methods that engage multiple senses—such as sight, sound, and touch—to help students retain and apply what they’ve learned.

• Patient and Encouraging Environment: Learning to read can be frustrating for students with dyslexia, but our tutors create a supportive environment where mistakes are seen as opportunities for learning, not as failures.

• Ongoing Progress Monitoring: We regularly assess each student’s progress and adjust our instruction as needed, ensuring that they are continually moving forward.
  

Success Stories: Real Impact, Real Change

We’ve seen firsthand the incredible transformation that the Wilson Reading Program can bring to students with dyslexia. Parents often tell us how their children have gone from struggling to read even the simplest words to confidently tackling more complex texts. For many of our students, reading becomes not just a skill, but a source of pride and joy.

Why Choose Jill Abrams Tutoring?

Choosing the right support for your child is one of the most important decisions you can make as a parent. At Jill Abrams Tutoring, we are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate, and effective instruction through the Wilson Reading Program. Our goal is to empower every student to achieve their full potential and to develop a lifelong love of reading.

If you’re interested in learning more about how the Wilson Reading Program can help your child, we invite you to contact us today. Together, we can help your child overcome the challenges of dyslexia and build a brighter future.