PDX Reading Specialist, LLC

Specialties

We are a local, independent organization that is dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia and related learning disabilities become confident and capable learners. Our services include assessment, tutoring, consulting, advocacy and professional development.

History

Established in 2000.

According to the National Institutes of Health, Dyslexia affects approximately 20% of our population. That’s one out of every five individuals! Schools are not equipped (or educated) to handle the unique needs of the dyslexic learner.

PDX Reading Specialist, LLC provides a holistic approach to supporting the dyslexic learner. Our team has extensive experience as classroom teachers, reading specialists and instructional coaches.

Meet the Business Owner

Barbara S.

Business Owner

Barbara was born to teach, and after 12 years as a classroom teacher, she was still as passionate, excited and committed as ever.

But year after year, she worked with students who were bright and eager to learn… yet struggled with the basics of reading, writing and spelling. They struggled because of dyslexia.

After returning to graduate school to study language based reading disabilities, it became clear to Barbara that dyslexics, and their families, need a mentor and guide.

In 2009, PDX Reading Specialist, LLC was created with a simple mission – to create CONFIDENT and CAPABLE learners. Since then, PDX Reading Specialist, LLC has helped hundreds of students overcome the challenges of dyslexia.

Together with her team, Barbara is proud to support students and their families through assessment, remediation, and advocacy.