In 1994, the nation’s first program to help children afflicted with dyslexia was launched by the Scottish Rite of the Northern Jurisdiction and Massachusetts General Hospital’s Language Disorders Unit.
We know that when parents understand dyslexia and feel supported, children flourish. Our goal is to make the learning journey a partnership built on trust, compassion, and shared progress.
On September 15, 2002, The Children’s Dyslexia Centers Inc. dedicated its first center in Connecticut at 529 Highland Avenue in Waterbury. In June of 2018 the first Connecticut satellite center was opened at 961 Huntingdon Turnpike in Bridgeport. During 2019, a second satellite was opened at 2 High Street in the Brickwalk plaza in Farmington. The centers offer graduate level training for adults. These courses provide instruction in how to teach children to read using a multisensory structured language education (MSLE) approach based upon the Orton-Gillingham approach and is accredited by the International Multisensory Structured Education Council (IMSLEC). The centers also provide one-on-one tutoring sessions for children. Children have 2 one-hour sessions each week, after school, that are individually prepared for that child. Through the generosity of the Scottish Rite Fraternity of Connecticut and many private donors, we are able to provide all tutoring and training free of charge. We have certified over 50 educators and have provided tutorial services to approximately 200 children.
Dyslexia is a specific language-based learning difference. Dyslexia makes it difficult for children to read words accurately and quickly. Dyslexia varies in severity and can persist even after classroom instruction. Dyslexia can lead to difficulty with written expression, reading comprehension, and academic achievement.
Dyslexia results from genetic, biological, and environmental factors that interact throughout a child’s life.
Without proper intervention, Dyslexia can lead to lifelong challenges without effective intervention.
That’s where the Children’s Dyslexia Centers can help.
The Children’s Dyslexia Centers equip children with the skills, strategies, and confidence they need to become successful learners. Our progress data show that most children make significant gains in literacy skills.
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2 High Street,
Upper Level,
Farmington,
Connecticut
06032
203-465-0830
Children’s Dyslexia Centers, Inc.
EIN 04-3169620 • IMSLEC® Educator Accredited.
At age seven, Sydney’s parents knew she was struggling with reading. It wasn’t until the CDC stepped in that she could learn in a way that finally made sense.
Today, she reads with confidence because the right support changed everything.