Recommend your dyslexia tutor, please! I need some help identifying the right person!

[Anonymous]

I've searched this forum and called many of the recommended tutors, but so few have availability. It sounds like the ASDEC/CALT certifications are a good idea, right? I'd love recommendations for dyslexia specialists! Bonus points if they meet in person instead of online (or tell me how online has worked for your elementary school student).

We're in NW DC. Happy to have someone meet at my house or to travel up to 30 minutes. I've called so many people, and they either don't have any expertise in dyslexia or they don't have availability. All suggestions are appreciated!

Thank you!

[Anonymous]

I have availability, OP. I’m an ASDEC-trained academic language therapist. I’m in MD, but if you are willing to drive, and I drive, we can meet in the middle. My website is www.Cobbalt.org. My email and phone number are on the top of the page.

[Anonymous]

Did you call ASDEC? They can help you connect with a tutor, their might be a wait list.

[Anonymous]

Have you checked the Lab School tutoring list?
https://www.labschool.org/sites/default/files/2025-10/tutoringlist_10.15.25.pdf

[Anonymous]

OP here. I'll contact the person above! I have heard very mixed things about the lab school tutors, so haven't contacted them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I'll contact the person above! I have heard very mixed things about the lab school tutors, so haven't contacted them.

I’m the person above and look forward to talking with you! Feel free to text me if that is easy, and we can arrange to talk.

[Anonymous]

https://www.dcdyslexia.com/

[Anonymous]

Make sure they have a full certification, not "some" training. It will save you money. We used Dr. Walter Dunson. He helped my son after we wasted money on other tutors, but he only does virtual.

[Anonymous]

I had bookmarked this a while ago - did not move forward as we went a different direction.
https://rockcreeklearning.com/services

[Anonymous]

Try the Treatment and Learning Centers (TLC) in Gaithersburg.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Make sure they have a full certification, not "some" training. It will save you money. We used Dr. Walter Dunson. He helped my son after we wasted money on other tutors, but he only does virtual.

I disagree-a tutor taking students in an accredited certification process will already have a lot of coursework and they will be closely supervised as well. Not some random teacher with no o-g training, sure, but a trainee in a good program is a great option, plus they generally have more availability and flexibility.