EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 22 MIN
The Parent’s Guide to the Orton Gillingham Methodology: How to help your child at home (the step-by-step roadmap for an OG session)
from The Literacy Keys - Dyslexia resources and structured literacy tips by an Orton Gillingham tutor · host Tracy Young, Orton Gillingham Tutor, Dyslexia Specialist & Mom of a Dyslexic Kid
Turn your I don't know how to help concerns into a clear, actionable plan that builds your child's reading brick by brick. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the Orton Gillingham Methodology to show you exactly how we re-wire the brain for reading success. If you’ve been feeling exhausted from the reading battles, I want you to know: you aren’t powerless. You don’t need a teaching certificate to help your child, but you do need a proven roadmap that moves beyond the alphabet song and the guessing games. We are going to walk through a typical Orton Gillingham session together, section by section, so you can understand the Orton Gillingham approach without the confusing jargon. Think of this as your personal guided tour designed specifically for the way children actually learn.We’re moving away from the frustration of rote memorization and moving toward real, lasting literacy. By understanding the Orton Gillingham Methodology, you can provide the scaffolding your child needs to become an independent learner who finally feels like they can crack the code.After listening, you’ll:[05:20] Understand the exact structure of a high-impact session.[12:45] Identify how to use multisensory tools.[19:10] Learn why ending a session by reversing roles is the secret.[25:30] Gain the confidence to start teaching your child the logic of English.If you’re ready to see if individualized educational therapy is the right fit for your family, or you just want to talk through your child's specific needs, reach out to me at https://theliteracykeys.com/contact/.Lastly, if you know another parent currently in the trenches of reading battles, please share this episode with them and subscribe so you never miss a key! It’s free to subscribe. transcript#ortongillingham#ortongillinghammethodology#strugglingreader
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Turn your I don't know how to help concerns into a clear, actionable plan that builds your child's reading brick by brick. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the Orton Gillingham Methodology to show you exactly how we re-wire the brain for reading success. If you’ve been feeling exhausted from the reading battles, I want you to know: you aren’t powerless. You don’t need a teaching certificate to help your child, but you do need a proven roadmap that moves beyond the alphabet song and the guessing games. We are going to walk through a typical Orton Gillingham session together, section by section, so you can understand the Orton Gillingham approach without the confusing jargon. Think of this as your personal guided tour designed specifically for the way children actually learn.We’re moving away from the frustration of rote memorization and moving toward real, lasting literacy. By understanding the Orton Gillingham Methodology, you can provide the scaffolding your child needs to become an independent learner who finally feels like they can crack the code.After listening, you’ll:[05:20] Understand the exact structure of a high-impact session.[12:45] Identify how to use multisensory tools.[19:10] Learn why ending a session by reversing roles is the secret.[25:30] Gain the confidence to start teaching your child the logic of English.If you’re ready to see if individualized educational therapy is the right fit for your family, or you just want to talk through your child's specific needs, reach out to me at https://theliteracykeys.com/contact/.Lastly, if you know another parent currently in the trenches of reading battles, please share this episode with them and subscribe so you never miss a key! It’s free to subscribe. transcript#ortongillingham#ortongillinghammethodology#strugglingreader
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