Sarah’s Success Story

Sarah’s Success Story

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When I first met Sarah, she was a bright and confident 12-year-old. She excelled in school, loved to read, and had a natural leadership ability. But despite her strengths, spelling remained a constant struggle. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t seem to spell words consistently or apply spelling rules in her writing.  Here is Sarah’s Success Story.

Beginning

To help Sarah build a strong foundation, we started from the beginning. Like many students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences, she had relied on memorization rather than truly understanding the rules of the English language. Over the course of a year, we worked systematically through the seven syllable types, giving her the tools to decode and spell with confidence. We also focused on morphology—teaching her how prefixes, suffixes, and base words come together to form meaning.

Progress

Sarah was a quick learner, and because she was motivated, we progressed at a steady pace. However, spelling rules are complex, and mastery takes time. Through structured literacy instruction, explicit phonics lessons, and consistent practice, Sarah gained the skills she needed. As her spelling improved, so did her confidence.

Success

By the time she completed the Dyslexia Intervention Program, Sarah’s spelling had transformed. No longer guessing at words, she could now apply strategies to determine correct spelling independently. The change wasn’t just in her academic performance—her self-esteem soared.

Sarah continued to thrive in high school, becoming a student leader while maintaining strong grades. But the most important outcome? She gained confidence in her abilities, knowing that she had the tools to succeed in reading, writing, and beyond.  

Is Your Child Struggling with Spelling and Reading?

If your child faces similar challenges with reading or spelling, they don’t have to struggle alone. At Apricot Tree Academy, we provide evidence-based dyslexia intervention that helps students build strong literacy skills. Our program is designed to support children who need structured, research-backed instruction to master phonics, spelling, and reading fluency.

Ready to give your child the tools to succeed? Learn more about our dyslexia intervention program here.