ACCEPTANCE IS THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS
SUCCESS
Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So… get on your way!-Dr. Seuss
Welcome to KC Dyslexic Learning Centre
We are proud to serve our local and international Dyslexic community since 2007.
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At KC Dyslexic Learning Centre, we value above all a positive, can-do attitude, with the belief that with the proper tools, support and training, people with dyslexia can accomplish anything they desire.
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We look forward to working with your family to improve literacy.
Awareness
Be aware of early warning signs of dyslexia.
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Be cautious of myths and incorrect facts about dyslexia.
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Find a qualified Psychologist for a diagnosis.
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Connect with Dyslexia Specialists & Advocates.
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Connect with your school for accommodations.
People with Dyslexia have Difficulties with...
Intervention
If you or your child has dyslexia, help is available today.
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Our tutors are trained to use the Orton-Gillingham based Barton Reading & Spelling System.
Our one-on-one sessions are individualized by using normed standardized tests to ensure our students are progressing and the reading and spelling gaps are being closed.
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We are committed to providing a warm and inviting environment, with staff that are welcoming, approachable and friendly.
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It is important to us that our students are empowered, self-assured, confident in themselves, and use their abilities to overcome challenges and achieve their ambitions and goals.​
Classroom Accommodations
Allow extra time to think and process
Teach with pictures, stories and hand on activities
Encourage use of assistive technology like audiobooks
Allow alternative assignments or modified workload
Be approachable and don't over-correct
Provide class notes, formulas, and word banks
Break information into small steps
Avoid asking students to read aloud in class
Advocate
We feel it's our responsibility to serve children and help adults with learning disabilities by creating awareness in schools, communities and government.
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KC Dyslexic Learning Centre is a place where people can come together and share vital information about where to go for testing, what interim accommodations are available in school classrooms, and continue to support families throughout their journey.