Rick’s Success Story

Rick’s Success Story: Overcoming Dyslexia Through Structured Intervention

By the end of first grade, Rick was struggling with reading. He often guessed at words, had difficulty sounding them out, and still needed instruction on basic letter sounds. Recognizing his challenges, his parents enrolled him in the Dyslexia Intervention Program at the start of his second-grade year.

Since Rick was still in the early stages of learning letter sounds, we began at the foundation. The first few weeks focused on mastering letter sounds and digraphs, which provided a helpful start—but progress was slow. However, once we introduced closed syllables and later moved to open syllables, things started to click.

Rick was a bright student and understood concepts when they were explicitly taught. However, like many students with dyslexia, he needed repeated practice to solidify his skills. His journey took longer than most, requiring continued reading intervention for several years. Then, about halfway through his fifth-grade year, something changed—Rick began reading with fluency. He stopped guessing at words and started applying decoding strategies effectively.

Today, Rick is thriving in middle school. He earns straight A’s and excels in math and science. While he still doesn’t read for pleasure, he enjoys reading to learn more about science topics that interest him. His journey may have taken longer than expected, but once reading clicked, he soared.

Rick’s success story is a testament to the power of persistence and structured intervention. I look forward to hearing about his future accomplishments!

(Student’s name and image have been changed for privacy.)

The Power of Early Dyslexia Intervention

Mark’s success story is a testament to the impact of early dyslexia intervention. Without structured literacy instruction, many bright students continue to struggle unnecessarily. Dyslexia doesn’t go away, but with the right support, kids with dyslexia can succeed in school and beyond.

Is Your Child Struggling with Reading? We Can Help!

At Apricot Tree Academy, we offer a proven Dyslexia Intervention Program designed to help struggling readers build strong literacy skills. If your child is falling behind in reading, spelling, or writing, don’t wait for the school to take action—early intervention is key!