Online tutoring for dyslexia

[Anonymous]

We’ve interviewed a bunch of dyslexia tutors with OG certifications, ASDEC, Wilson, etc. The tutor who has availability at times that work for our kid teaches online. We’re planning on doing three 1-hour sessions/week.

Has anyone been successful with tutoring via zoom? My kid liked the tutor and was able to focus for the trial session and assessment, but I wonder if online tutoring is as effective.

My kid has relatively mild dyslexia. Her problems are with orthographic mapping more than phonemic awareness.

Thoughts on online tutors?

[Anonymous]

I’m an ASDEC trained tutor and I do both online and in person. I really enjoy in person more, but I can’t say I find it measurably more effective. If the kid can pay attention and follow directions online should work just fine.

[Anonymous]

How old? Does your child have any attention disorders?

I think online can work for the right kid and the right tutor. My mildly dyslexic kid started with twice a week in person once a week online and then moved to once a week in person and twice a week online and did very well. But they were on the older side and did not have any problems with attention beyond being a kid. I do think seeing their tutor in person at least once a week was helpful but not necessarily required. Do the best you can and see if they're making any progress after a couple months.

[Anonymous]

For children without attention or avoidance issues, online is quite effective. It’s the same methods as in person.

[Anonymous]

We’ve had good luck but been through a few to find the right one.

[Anonymous]

I've seen online work for many students- including some 4-year olds on Zoom! A good online tutor should be able to address your concerns and be willing to let you do a "free trial" and make accommodations.

[Anonymous]

It’s working surprisingly well for my 6 year old, and makes it much easier for us to integrate it twice a week into our schedule.