One-on-One Dyslexia Support in Iowa

If your child struggles with reading, spelling, sounding out words, or keeping up in school, you are not alone. At Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center, we provide individualized dyslexia support for children and families across Central Iowa.

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Signs Your Child May Need Dyslexia Support

Many parents feel confused when their children show strong creative and problem-solving skills, but have difficulty with basic reading tasks.

It is common to wonder if what you are seeing is a temporary delay or a formal reading disorder like dyslexia. Dyslexia can look different at every age, but if you notice these signs, early intervention and tailored dyslexia support are key to bridging the gap before frustration sets in:

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Early Childhood

Mixing up the names of familiar places or people, pronouncing words with multiple syllables, difficulty with rhyming, or difficulty making the connection between sounds and letters.
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Elementary Age

Difficulty sounding out new words, difficulty learning numbers and sight words, or challenges recalling common “vowel teams” (like ee, ow, ai, ea).
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Older Students

Slow and labored reading, difficulty copying from a board, not recognizing prefixes and suffixes as whole sound units, or work that appears messy and unorganized.

Why Choose ETLC?

Unlike standard tutoring, our approach identifies the foundational “missing links” in your childs learning through the expertise of certified Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and specialists trained in research-based strategies, including Linda MoodBell, Visualizing Verbaling + Seeing Stars, and Orton Gillingham-based programs, i.e., Barton, to support:

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Executive functioning skills related to learning
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Spelling and written language

We believe every child deserves to thrive, and together, we can build confidence, strengthen skills, and empower every child to succeed in and out of the classroom.

What Dyslexia Support Looks Like at

Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center

1. Start The Conversation
The first step is to reach out if you have a concern. Our intake process is designed to help families feel comfortable while also helping us understand the child’s needs.

We start with a conversation to gather background information, discuss questions, and help guide the family toward the best next step, whether that’s a screening, consultation, or formal evaluation

2. Schedule a Consultation

Once scheduled, families complete an online intake to help our team tailor the evaluation to their specific concerns. For specialized assessments like dyslexia, we walk parents through the expected timeline and the specific areas being tested so there are no surprises.

After the evaluation, a dedicated consultation session is held to review the results and recommendations in detail and give you an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the next steps for your child.

3. Receive an individualized plan
Your child receives a custom treatment plan with specific, measurable goals for mastering vowel sounds, reading rate, and overall comprehension, based on their unique learning style.

Depending on the provider, our services may be fully covered by your insurance. If an evaluation is not covered by insurance or you have an out-of-network policy, we are very transparent about cost.

4. Watch Your Child Thrive
Through personalized one-on-one sessions, we help your child bridge academic gaps and rediscover their confidence. Because dyslexia presents differently in every child, our support is highly individualized, and the duration of treatment is determined by your child’s age, their specific challenges, and their progress.

While research shows that intensive, ongoing intervention has the strongest results, most students meet their primary goals within an average of two years.

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Meet Our Dyslexia Specialists

North Liberty Specialists

Kaylie Wright, M.A., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

 

Erin Winkler, M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Mallory Carr, M.A. CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Meghan Huff, M.A. CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

 

Lauren Dursky

Learning Specialist

Laurie Schillinger

Learning Specialist

Sarah McCurdy

Learning Specialist

Suzanne Schuchert, M.S. CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Ashley Conrad, M.A., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Johnston Specialists

Karlin McGarvey, M.S., CF-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

 

Alyssa Morrissey, M.A., CF-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

 

Ashley Conrad, M.A., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

 

Bri McDonough, M.S. CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

 

Lori Moore

Learning Specialist

Paige Christensen, M.A., CF-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

 

Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

 

Taylor Porter, M.A., CF-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

 

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Free Dyslexia Resources for Iowa Parents

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Written by ETLC owner and founder Sonia Strueby, M.A., CCC-SLP, our comprehensive guide, Diving Into Dyslexia, is a great resource for families.

Whether you are just beginning to explore concerns or navigating a formal diagnosis, this resource provides practical guidance for supporting your childs learning journey.

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What Other Parents Are Saying

“We are extremely pleased with our sons progress in his reading development. Over the past six months, since he began at Enrichment Therapy and Learning Center, he has made significant strides, and we are confident that this is just the beginning. He truly enjoys his sessions, and we are grateful for the supportive environment that encourages his skill development.”

-Diana T (Johnston)

“Weve had such a great experience at Enrichment Therapy. Our son loves his time there, and he has a lot of fun. ETLC has helped him achieve his goals to speak clearly and communicate with others more effectively. It has been such a joy to watch his confidence grow as he learns! Thank you, ETLC!”

-Kari S (North Liberty)

“We have seen so much growth and progress in our daughters reading and writing over the last year since beginning at Enrichment. Her confidence and excitement in reading have grown by leaps and bounds! We are so proud of how hard she has worked and how far she has come.”

-Chelsea L (North Liberty)

Our daughter has grown tremendously since starting speech therapy at Enrichment. She is able to articulate her thoughts and carry on a conversation beyond a single exchange. The list of gains goes on, and for that we are grateful. We look forward to the continued growth she will make!”

-Meghan K (Johnston)

“We can see improvements in our sons reading at home and in his confidence when he talks about reading at school. At the beginning of the school year, he read 7 sight words, and at parent-teacher conferences, he had 35! He likes coming to Enrichment and is learning a lot!”

-Jennifer M (Johnston)

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