Frequently asked questions

Online Reading Tutor works with struggling readers of all ages, from early elementary students to teens and adults. The screener adapts to identify skill gaps regardless of age.

No. Many families start with our screener specifically because they suspect dyslexia but don't yet have a formal diagnosis. The program is also effective for general reading delays and students with ADHD.

Orton-Gillingham is a direct, explicit, multisensory approach to teaching reading, used since the 1930s and considered the gold standard for dyslexia intervention. Online Reading Tutor's entire training plan is sequenced around this method.

Most students need just 25-30 minutes of practice, 5 to 6 days a week. Short, structured, and consistent sessions build automatic decoding skills faster than longer, infrequent ones.

Phonics games are generic. Our program starts with an assessment that maps your child's specific skill gaps, then sequences Orton-Gillingham-based instruction to close those exact gaps, with human tutor support along the way.

Every child is different, but families using structured, daily practice typically start seeing measurable gains within a few months. Long-term, permanent gains generally take several months of consistent practice.

Younger children usually benefit from a parent nearby for the first few sessions, but the program is designed for growing independence as your child gets comfortable with the format.