Dyslexia Tutors & Structured Literacy Specialists in Arizona
A comprehensive resource for Arizona families navigating dyslexia — trained Orton-Gillingham and Barton tutors, warning signs, assessment paths, and ESA coverage for intervention.
Moving Mountains Reading & Dyslexia Services
Phoenix, AZ
We are a small, dedicated team of dyslexia specialists and speech therapists providing virtual services for both children and adults. Using the Orton-Gillingham approach, we deliver individualized instruction in reading and spelling, along with comprehensive speech therapy. We specialize in working with individuals with dyslexia and other learning differences. Our therapists are deeply passionate about helping learners of all ages build strong literacy and communication skills. Each member of our team is patient, compassionate, and highly trained, and we are honored to be trusted with your child’s care.
About this hub
If your child is struggling to read, spell, or write despite good instruction, structured literacy is the fastest path forward. Arizona ESA covers evaluation and tutoring, and Orton-Gillingham-trained tutors across the state can meet in person or online. Below you'll find providers, a plain-English guide to dyslexia, and how to choose the right tutor.
Who this is for
- ✓Kids with a formal dyslexia diagnosis
- ✓Struggling readers not yet diagnosed — persistent reversals, poor spelling, reading fatigue
- ✓Families needing an ESA-eligible tutor for structured literacy intervention
- ✓Parents who tried a phonics program and need one-on-one help
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FeaturedStillness and Spark Occupational Therapy
Stillness and Spark OT helps families find calm and connection, right from home. Through telehealth sessions grounded in coregulation, the Safe and Sound Protocol, and sensory strategies, we partner with parents to support their child's growth. Delivered through a lens of faith and compassion, my goal is to help your child achieve increased resilience, joy, regulation, and greater independence in daily life. Is Your Child's Nervous System Asking for Support? (2 minute quiz) https://stillnessandspark.com/quiz
FeaturedWords Matter Tutoring
Get Your Struggle Reader Back on Track! I'm a reading and spelling interventionist for ages K-12 struggling with dyslexia and other reading challenges. Sessions are one-hour, twice a week. I use the Barton System which is an Orton-Gillingham-based multisensory method. My other ministry is doing evangelism and discipleship training for children and adults which I do not charge for. My tutoring helps support me for this ministry.
A Better Tomorrow Therapy
A Better Tomorrow Therapy, where we nurture the immense potential of every child right in the comfort of your home. As a leading home health pediatric therapy agency, our goal is to unlock and enhance the abilities of children needing therapy services. We bring exceptional, compassionate therapy services to your doorstep, focusing on the unique journey of each child towards a fulfilling life. At A Better Tomorrow Therapy, your child’s path to success starts in the safe and familiar environment of your home. Understanding the distinct needs of every child and family, we specialize in personalized care and support tailored to your child’s developmental goals. Our team of skilled therapists is committed to fostering significant growth and meaningful connections in each session
Absolute Reading and Dyslexia Tutoring - Growth Reading Center
Absolute Reading and Dyslexia Tutoring (Growth Reading Center) is an accredited Christian tutoring company that offers one-on-one virtual tutoring in both reading and math with live instructors. For struggling readers and children with dyslexia, we use an Orton-Gillingham-based curriculum that emphasizes phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, and encoding through a structured literacy approach aligned with the science of reading. For math learners, our personalized 55-minute online tutoring sessions are tailored to each child’s unique learning style and pace. Our experienced tutors provide focused, individualized instruction to build confidence and ensure measurable progress. With high-quality, research-based instruction, Growth Reading Center is committed to helping each child succeed.
Angela’s Autism Support and Child Care
My program supports homeschooling families by providing a structured, caring environment where children can learn, explore, and develop life skills at their own pace. I incorporate educational activities, sensory play, social interaction, outdoor play, arts and crafts, and individualized support based on each child’s needs. I welcome children of all abilities and strive to create a positive environment that encourages curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning. With over 10 years of experience supporting children with autism and developmental differences, I am committed to helping every child succeed.
ARIZONA VISION THERAPY CENTER
Arizona Vision Therapy Center is Southern Arizona’s premier destination for developmental and neuro-optometric care, providing life-changing vision rehabilitation and holistic visual solutions since 2009. Located in Tucson, our practice specializes in identifying and treating functional vision problems that are often overlooked during traditional eye exams, helping both children and adults achieve greater success at school, work, sports, and everyday life. Led by internationally recognized developmental optometrist Dr. Amy Thomas, FCOVD, our experienced team takes a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to care. We understand that vision is far more than simply seeing 20/20—it is how the brain processes, interprets, and responds to visual information. By evaluating the entire visual system, we uncover the root causes of symptoms such as headaches, eye strain, reading difficulties, attention challenges, dizziness, double vision, poor coordination, and visual discomfort that frequently go undiagnosed. Arizona Vision Therapy Center offers a wide range of specialized services including Optometric Vision Therapy, Vision Rehabilitation, Therapeutic Lenses, Syntonic Phototherapy, the Sensory Learning Program (SLP), Neuro Feedback (NFB), and Structural Energetic Therapy (SET). These evidence-informed, non-invasive programs are individually tailored to each patient’s unique needs and are designed to improve visual efficiency, neurological function, balance, learning, comfort, and overall quality of life. Our patients include children struggling with reading and learning, individuals with ADHD or developmental challenges, adults experiencing persistent visual discomfort, athletes seeking enhanced visual performance, and patients recovering from concussion, stroke, traumatic brain injury, or other neurological conditions. Through personalized treatment plans and compassionate care, we help patients build stronger visual skills while increasing confidence and independence. What truly sets Arizona Vision Therapy Center apart is our commitment to treating the whole person rather than simply managing symptoms. Every evaluation is thorough, every treatment plan is customized, and every patient receives individualized attention from a team passionate about helping people reach their fullest potential. Our greatest reward is seeing lives transformed as patients discover they can read with ease, perform confidently, move comfortably, and experience the world in ways they never thought possible. Whether you’re searching for answers after years of frustration or looking for advanced vision rehabilitation services unavailable through traditional eye care, Arizona Vision Therapy Center is dedicated to helping you think better, move better, and see better through innovative, compassionate, and comprehensive vision care.
Beyond Educational Staffing and Therapy (home-based Speech and Occupational Therapy)
We are a therapist and veteran-owned company offering home health care for speech and occupational therapy. We believe in child-led and neuro-affirming care. We specialize in literacy and minimally speaking clients who use AAC (communication devices). We love partnering with families to provide the BEST services.
BookBloom Literacy
BookBloom Literacy At BookBloom Literacy, I believe every child can learn to read with the right instruction. My mission is to help struggling readers become confident, capable learners through individualized, evidence-based instruction that is rooted in the Science of Reading and the Orton-Gillingham approach. Whether a student has dyslexia, persistent reading challenges, or simply needs explicit instruction to build a strong literacy foundation, I meet them where they are and create a plan tailored to their unique needs. As the founder of BookBloom Literacy, I bring more than 20 years of experience in education, including 10 years as a special education teacher, work as a reading specialist, and years of supporting students in Arizona schools. I also earned my dyslexia certification through the SLANT Structured Literacy program. My professional experience, combined with homeschooling my neurodivergent son, has given me a deep appreciation for the flexibility and individualized learning that homeschooling provides. I understand the joys and challenges homeschool families experience because I’ve lived them. Each student begins with a comprehensive literacy assessment to identify strengths, skill gaps, and the most effective instructional path. Lessons are individualized and multisensory, focusing on phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, encoding (spelling), fluency, vocabulary, morphology, and reading comprehension. Every session is structured, engaging, and designed to help students make meaningful progress while building confidence and independence. I partner closely with homeschool families, communicating regularly about student progress and providing practical strategies that parents can easily incorporate into their homeschool day. My goal is not only to help students become stronger readers but also to equip parents with the knowledge and confidence to support literacy at home. BookBloom Literacy serves students from kindergarten through high school, with a primary focus on elementary and middle school readers who need targeted intervention. Sessions are available in person in North Scottsdale and virtually nationwide through Koala Classroom, allowing families to receive high-quality, individualized instruction wherever they live. If your child is working hard but reading still hasn’t “clicked,” there is hope. With the right instruction, children can close reading gaps, develop lasting literacy skills, and discover the joy and confidence that comes from becoming successful readers. Helping young readers grow. 🌱
Brain Regeneration Clinic - Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback exercises our “neurological muscles,” retrains the brain, improves neuroplasticity, and allows the brain to reorganize, learn new patterns of behavior, and become de-habituated from “stuck” patterns that represent suboptimal processing. This therapy is proving to be beneficial in treating a wide range of difficult conditions otherwise unresponsive to conventional treatments: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Post-Concussion Syndrome, Anxiety, Depression, Autism, and Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD/ADHD). Neurofeedback therapy results in a healthier, more flexible, efficient, and higher-functioning brain. When the brain networks function optimally for that individual the nervous system begins more intelligently to self-regulate. These long-term benefits of neurofeedback are independent of age, comprehension, physical ability, and mental capacity. Neurofeedback has now been used clincially for nearly 40 years. It stands as one of the only means of treating the brain and its dysfunction (less than optimal functioning) without the use of prescription medications.
Cherish to Grow Pediatric Therapy
At Cherish to Grow Pediatric Therapy, we provide personalized speech and feeding therapy for children in a warm, welcoming environment. Our mission is simple: help every child build confidence, communication, and independence while supporting the families who love them. We partner closely with families to provide therapy that is practical, engaging, and tailored to each child’s unique needs. Every child develops differently, and our therapy approach is individualized to support meaningful progress. Cherish to Grow Pediatric Therapy is a cash-pay pediatric speech and feeding therapy practice in North Phoenix. This allows us to provide high-quality care without the limitations often placed on therapy through insurance. Superbills can be provided for submission to your insurance company or ESA program. HSA/FSA funds are also accepted.
Daber Speech Pathology
I have spent 40 years as a public school SLP working with students with mild to severe articulation disorders? Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), early intervention for language and literacy disorders. I have wanted to be faith-based for many years but my hands were tied. I am missions minded with an SLP background! Let's chat. I would love to work with your child. One thing I've noticed in our area is different therapists each time a child was seen. With me, you will get me consistently. I come to you and you pick the days and times you're available!
Desert Lily Bilingual Speech Therapy Clinic
If you've found yourself counting words, googling milestones at midnight, or wondering whether you should "just wait and see," you're already doing the most important thing: paying attention. Maybe your little one isn't talking as much as their cousin was at this age. Maybe their R's still sound a little off. Maybe you're not sure if raising them in two languages is helping or holding them back. Here's the truth, you don't have to figure it out alone. At Desert Lily, we turn the guessing into clear answers, and the worry into a plan.
Devine Therapy
At Devine Therapy, we are dedicated to supporting infants, toddlers, and families through compassionate, individualized care that promotes growth, development, and confidence in everyday life. We specialize in pediatric services including occupational therapy, speech therapy, feeding therapy, lactation consultation, and CFT, with expertise rooted in early childhood development while serving clients of all ages.
Dyslexia tutoring
📚✨ Is Your Child Struggling with Spelling or Reading? ✨📚 ✏️ Hi everyone! I’m Jasmine, born and raised in Thailand and homeschooled there. I am also dyslexic, and growing up, reading and spelling were really hard for me until my mom guided me through the Barton Reading and Spelling System. It completely changed my confidence and love for learning! Now I help other homeschoolers and kids struggling with reading and spelling gain that same progress and confidence. I have been a certified dyslexia tutor for 10 years and have room for a few more students. I tutor online, so we can work together no matter where you are. If your child could use some extra support, I would love to help. Send me a message, and we can chat! 📚💛
Guided Health Therapy
Guided Health Therapy is a family-centered virtual therapy program providing occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language therapy to children in Arizona. Our mission is to help children build confidence, independence, communication skills, and the abilities they need to succeed at home, in school, and in their communities. Our founders were raised in Christian families where attending church, volunteering, and serving others were important parts of their childhood. Now, as adults with families of their own, they continue practicing their faith and attending church together every Sunday. These experiences have given them a lasting appreciation for faith, family, forgiveness, divine love, compassion, and community. The messages found in Proverbs 3:5–6, which encourages trusting in the Lord for guidance, and Psalm 23:2, which reflects peace, care, and restoration, deeply resonate with our founders and their families. These principles inspired them to create a program that makes a positive difference in children’s lives while treating every family with dignity, patience, kindness, and respect. Guided Health Therapy welcomes and serves families of all backgrounds. During a typical week, children meet virtually with licensed occupational therapists, physical therapists, or speech-language pathologists based on their individual needs. Sessions may focus on communication, speech development, motor skills, sensory needs, daily living skills, emotional regulation, feeding, or participation in learning activities. Therapists also collaborate with parents and caregivers, provide practical strategies for home, and regularly monitor each child’s progress. What makes Guided Health Therapy distinct is our combination of professional clinical care and genuine personal connection. We understand that every child learns differently, so therapy is individualized, engaging, and designed to fit naturally into family life. By delivering services virtually, we make quality therapy more accessible, convenient, and comfortable for children and their families.
Literacy and Beyond Tutoring Services, LLC
I am a reading specialist based in Goodyear. I am passionate about helping students become confident, proficient readers and writers. I provide explicit, systematic instruction using evidence based materials including Orton Gillingham and Evidence Based Literacy Instruction (EBLI). My undergrad is in Speech (NAU), M.Ed., Applied Behavior Analysis (ASU), and Graduate Dyslexia Certificate (UFL).
Mega Pediatric Therapy
At Mega Pediatric Therapy, we provide personalized speech and feeding therapy to help children build the skills they need to communicate with confidence and thrive in everyday life. We specialize in treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), articulation and phonological disorders, language delays, social communication, and fluency. Every therapy plan is individualized, evidence-based, and designed to meet your child where they are while making learning engaging and meaningful. Our feeding therapy services support children who experience picky eating, food aversions, sensory challenges, oral motor difficulties, or limited food variety. We work closely with families to create positive mealtime experiences and equip parents with practical strategies to encourage continued progress at home. Whether your child is learning to speak more clearly, strengthen language skills, or become a more confident eater, Mega Pediatric Therapy is committed to helping every child reach their full potential through compassionate, family-centered care.
Monsoon Speech Therapy
At Monsoon Speech Therapy, my mission is to partner with families to help every child find their voice and confidently communicate in everyday life. As both a speech-language pathologist and a retired homeschooling mom of four, I understand that children learn best through meaningful relationships, play, and real-life experiences—not just worksheets or sitting at a table. After homeschooling our children for 18 years, I have a deep appreciation for meeting each child where they are developmentally and recognizing that every child learns differently. My goal is to equip parents with practical strategies they can naturally incorporate into daily life so communication continues to grow long after each therapy session ends. Our practice specializes in individualized pediatric speech and language therapy for toddlers through teenagers. Services are provided in children's natural environments whenever possible, including homes, daycares, preschools, private schools, community settings, and homeschool co-ops throughout the Tucson area. Therapy is play-based, engaging, and evidence-based, focusing on each child's unique strengths, interests, and communication style. We serve children with speech sound disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, expressive and receptive language disorders, autism, social communication differences, literacy-based language challenges, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs. Every therapy plan is individualized because no two children learn the same way. One child may be developing first words through joyful play and parent coaching, another may be learning to tell stories, advocate for themselves, strengthen reading and language skills, or build confidence communicating with peers. Parents are an essential part of the therapy process, and I strive to provide practical coaching and home strategies that fit naturally into everyday family life rather than adding one more thing to an already busy schedule. My family has been deeply shaped by homeschooling, adoption, foster care, and raising neurodiverse children. These experiences have given me both personal and professional insight into the unique strengths and challenges many families experience. I understand that trust, regulation, connection, and felt safety are often the foundation for learning. My practice is trauma-informed, relationship-centered, and built on the belief that children thrive when they are understood, supported, and given opportunities to communicate in ways that honor who they are. My Christian faith has influenced the way I serve others—with compassion, integrity, patience, and the belief that every child is uniquely created in the image of God with inherent dignity, value, and purpose. While speech therapy sessions are always family-centered and welcoming to families of all backgrounds, I enjoy partnering with families who are seeking a clinician whose values reflect a Christian worldview. Over the years, I have served as an Awana leader for eight years, taught classes in homeschool co-ops, and remained actively involved in my local church community. These experiences have strengthened my passion for encouraging both children and the parents who faithfully invest in them every day. Families who choose Monsoon Speech Therapy are often looking for more than a weekly therapy appointment—they're looking for a trusted partner who will celebrate their child's strengths, provide evidence-based care, communicate openly, and encourage them throughout the journey. It is a privilege to walk alongside families as children grow in confidence, develop meaningful communication, and discover the joy of connecting with the people God has placed in their lives.
Naturally FUNctional Wellness
Hi, my name is Ashley and I own Naturally FUNctional Wellness! My journey started in New Jersey, but the call for new experiences brought me to the beautiful landscapes of Arizona. I pursued both my undergraduate and graduate studies at Seton Hall University, where my passion for helping others took root. My personal experiences with health challenges led me to discover the incredible power of holistic approaches and natural medicine. I truly believe in the healing power of nature and the environment, and I incorporate these elements into my therapy practices to create positive, lasting results. At the core of my practice is a strong commitment to interdisciplinary communication, research-based techniques, collaboration with families, and creating individualized treatment plans tailored to each child's unique needs. I believe that working closely together ensures the best outcomes for every child. At Naturally FUNctional Wellness, we believe every child deserves to be understood, supported, and empowered to thrive as their authentic self. What sets us apart is our neuro-affirming, family-centered approach that looks beyond surface-level challenges to understand the “why” behind a child’s experiences. Rather than focusing solely on behaviors or isolated skill deficits, we recognize that behavior is communication and consider how a child’s sensory processing, nervous system regulation, emotional well-being, motor development, environment, and relationships all influence their ability to participate in everyday life. We prioritize connection before expectations, helping children feel safe, regulated, and confident so meaningful learning can occur. Our therapy is individualized to each child’s unique strengths, interests, and goals, with interventions embedded into real-life routines and meaningful activities that promote lasting functional change. We believe parents and caregivers are the most important members of the therapy team, which is why we emphasize education, collaboration, and practical family coaching that can be carried over beyond each session. Whether services are provided in the home, community, or through telehealth, our goal is to build confidence, independence, and joyful participation in daily life, not by changing who a child is, but by supporting them in ways that honor their individuality and help them flourish.
North End Speech Therapy
Hi, I’m Mary Lentz, M.S., CCC-SLP. As a licensed speech-language pathologist and a fellow believer, it’s my heart to come alongside homeschool families and support each child God has entrusted to you. I offer both in-home and telehealth pediatric therapy, so services flex around your family’s rhythm. My care is child-led and individualized—meeting each little one where they are and celebrating how wonderfully they’re made. I specialize in early language, childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), AAC, and gestalt language processing. ESA / ClassWallet welcome, along with private pay.
One Kingdom: Special Education Services
All Abilities, One Kingdom: Empowering students of all abilities between Preschool - Post Secondary. Target IEP/ ABA goals Able to implement an IEP and teach academics while incorporating IEP and ABA goals/ programs. Vocational Skills / Independent Living Skills/ Daily Living Skills Able to determine a need, task analyze skills and create a plan to reach goals in this area. Adapted Material Able to make individualized adapted material , e.g. visual schedules, social stories, modify curriculum, sequence charts, etc. In-home Tutor/ Teacher for Multiple Disabilities Willing and able to offer specialized teaching to children with a variety of needs, ranging from mild-severe intellectual disabilities.
Reading and the Squid Tutoring
At Reading and the Squid Tutoring, I believe every child is uniquely created with the ability to learn and thrive. My mission is to equip homeschool families with evidence-based, Structured Literacy instruction rooted in the Science of Reading, while encouraging and supporting parents on their educational journey. Through compassionate guidance, individualized instruction, and a collaborative approach, I strive to help struggling readers—including those with dyslexia and other reading challenges—build the skills, confidence, and love of learning they need to reach their God-given potential.
Rillito Holistic Occupational Therapy
Ms. Molly has been practicing as an Occupational Therapist in Arizona since 2013. She has experience in a variety of areas including home health pediatrics and school based services, pelvic floor, and dementia. What she loves most about this work is connecting with people and finding solutions that work for them. A guiding premise for her work is that behaviors are communication. Molly connects with her clients as whole people and addresses the underlying needs that are often overlooked. She works her magic by loving her clients right where they are at and building rapport. Once trust has been built we move mountains. Her current interests include addressing trauma through a sensory lense and working through emotional regulation challenges alongside clients and their families. One of Ms. Molly’s passions is working with a Neurodiverse population using a strengths based approach to promote well-being. The Rillito is a river that runs through the Arizona desert; rivers give life. When the waters are raging, we must learn to connect with the "Rio Abajo Rio;" the river below the river (Estes, 1989). This is the space that Molly works from and the space she connects others to. This connecting space is the foundation for healing and positive change that Molly brings to her clients. ~ Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Women Who Run With the Wolves
Rooted Expressions, PLLC
About Rooted Expressions Rooted Expressions was created to provide compassionate, individualized support for clients with diverse communication needs—grounded in experience, empathy, and meaningful connection. As a Christian Speech-Language Pathologist with nearly 20 years of experience, I consider it a privilege to walk alongside individuals and families throughout their communication journey. Throughout my career, I have worked with both pediatric and adult populations in a variety of settings, with the majority of my experience serving children and young adults with a wide range of communication abilities and needs. I believe that communication is about more than words—it’s about building relationships, fostering confidence, and creating opportunities for meaningful participation in everyday life. Every client is unique, and I strive to provide evidence-based, individualized therapy that supports each person’s strengths, goals, and potential. At Rooted Expressions, I view families as essential members of the therapy team. My goal is not only to support each client but also to equip, encourage, and partner with parents and caregivers by providing practical strategies, education, and ongoing collaboration that promote success beyond our therapy sessions. Whether we are working on speech, language, feeding, social communication, or augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), my hope is that every family feels welcomed, supported, and empowered. It is an honor to be entrusted with your child’s care, and I look forward to partnering with you as we help your loved one grow, connect, and thrive.
Sensory Life Assessment & Wellness
Sensory Life Assessment & Wellness supports Arizona homeschool and ESA students by providing neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed occupational therapy and sensory evaluations. All services are delivered virtually through telehealth, and they accept Arizona ESA/ClassWallet to make services highly accessible. Parents praise their compassionate, child-led approach that focuses on understanding a student's unique sensory profile rather than trying to force behavior compliance.
Specialized Music Therapy
Music therapy is the use of music to accomplish physical, cognitive, emotional, and social goals specific to each client. Personal Philosophy: Our goal as a music therapists is to empower individuals to be their most authentic selves through the use of music therapy. Our approach is success-based: We build on clients' current capabilities to encourage a positive belief in self to reveal greater abilities. Our method involves specific long-term goals and behavioral objectives and personalized music interventions. Music Therapy Process: 1. Assessment 2. Rapport 3. Goals 4. Treatment 5. discharge
Speech With Heart
Bilingual, Pediatric In-home or in-preschool speech therapy in the Tucson, Vail, Rita Ranch area. Early intervention (EI), language delay, reading, speech sounds, articulation, gestalt language processing (GLP), autism, augmentative alternative communication (AAC), hearing loss (HL), stuttering. Over 30 5-Star Google Reviews!
Sprout and Bloom Therapy
I am here to serve children and families as God has called me and provided me with such wonderful gifts. I believe God is working through me to change the lives of families and to bring Glory to His name. I was called into OT because I had a really hard time growing up processing sensory information. I love to provide evidence based practices to support family in their goals.
The OT can help
We started as a husband-and-wife team with a simple goal: to build an occupational therapy practice that truly listens to families and focuses on what matters most to them. We believe the best outcomes happen when therapy is built around your child's unique strengths, your family's priorities, and the goals that are meaningful to you. Our approach is family-centered from the very beginning. We take the time to get to know your child, understand your family's routines, values, and beliefs, and create a personalized plan that fits naturally into your daily life. By partnering with families every step of the way, we strive to provide therapy that is practical, supportive, and centered on helping your child succeed in the ways that matter most to your family.
The Reading & Math Clinic
The Reading & Math Clinic specializes in providing individualized reading and/or math intervention for struggling learners who are below grade level in these skills. We utilize LIPS with Seeing Stars support and Math U See curricula; both programs entail systematic, explicit, multi-sensory instruction for students who do not respond to traditional instructional methods. We have had significant success with learners of all backgrounds, including those with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, autism, ADHD, and speech and hearing deficits. To get started, schedule a free screening and consultation to determine if enrolling in our program is the right fit for you. Students typically attend 3-5x a week for 1-2 hour one-on-one lessons with our trained specialists. Lesson frequency varies based on individual need. Parents are debriefed after each lesson and provided with recommendations for home practice. Students also receive a homework folder to encourage home practice. Parents are always welcome to sit in on lessons to inform their home practice. Students often improve in one or more foundational reading skill by one or more grade level in the first 40 hours of treatment. Our reading program takes about 80-120 hours to complete overall. Students complete testing every 40-50 hours to provide parents with detailed progress updates and recommendations for next steps. We collaborate closely with parents to establish a graduation date once all skills are at or above grade level.
Tiny Tots Therapy
We provide in-home pediatric occupational, feeding and speech therapy services for children birth to 18 years of age. Our team focuses on nervous system function, sensory regulation and connection over compliance. We use a play based approach to sessions and each child's unique strengths and interests to build the therapeutic relationship.
Two Lips for Talking Speech and Myo Therapy Clinic
Welcome to Two Lips for Talking. At Two Lips for Talking, we believe communication begins long before a child's first words. Our mission is to help children develop the foundational skills they need to communicate, eat, breathe, sleep, and thrive through a whole-child, relationship-based approach. We combine evidence-based speech-language pathology with a deep understanding of oral function, nervous system regulation, and child development to create meaningful, lasting progress for every family we serve. We specialize in pediatric speech-language therapy for children from infancy through adolescence. Our areas of expertise include speech sound disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, language delays, feeding and picky eating, myofunctional therapy, tongue ties, oral motor development, airway-focused therapy, and social communication. We also provide craniosacral fascial therapy (CFT) and the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) to support nervous system regulation when appropriate. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, we look for the "why" behind communication challenges so we can build skills from the ground up. A typical week at Two Lips for Talking is filled with engaging, play-based therapy that children genuinely enjoy. Sessions are individualized to each child's goals and interests, incorporating movement, games, sensory experiences, and meaningful interaction. Parents are an essential part of the therapy process, and we provide practical strategies that can be naturally incorporated into daily routines at home. We believe children make the greatest progress when families feel confident, informed, and supported. We proudly serve families seeking a more comprehensive approach to speech and feeding therapy. Many of our clients have complex needs, including oral restrictions, airway concerns, sensory differences, developmental delays, autism, ADHD, or persistent speech and feeding challenges that have not fully resolved with traditional therapy alone. We also work collaboratively with pediatricians, dentists, orthodontists, ENTs, lactation consultants, occupational therapists, and other professionals to ensure each child receives coordinated, holistic care. What makes Two Lips for Talking different is our commitment to treating the whole child—not just the diagnosis. Every treatment plan is tailored to the child's unique strengths, developmental stage, and family goals. We believe therapy should be joyful, empowering, and rooted in genuine relationships. Our goal is not only to help children communicate more effectively today, but to build lifelong confidence, healthy function, and meaningful participation in the activities that matter most.
Word Play, LLC
Word Play Pediatric Therapy partners with Arizona Christian homeschool families to help children communicate, learn, participate, and grow with confidence. We provide individualized speech-language-feeding services for children who may need additional support with communication, language development, articulation, literacy-related skills, social interaction, feeding, sensory regulation, or everyday participation. Our family-centered approach respects each family’s Christian faith, values, educational philosophy, and role as the child’s primary teacher. A typical week may include an individualized therapy session, practical activities connected to the child’s homeschool routine, and caregiver coaching that helps families carry new skills into daily life. Rather than separating therapy from education, our clinicians look for meaningful ways to support participation in lessons, reading, writing, family routines, church activities, community experiences, and peer relationships. Recommendations are tailored to each child’s abilities, goals, interests, learning style, and homeschool curriculum whenever possible. We serve families seeking a more personal and collaborative alternative to traditional school-based services, including children with developmental delays, disabilities, neurodivergent learning profiles, or specific speech, language, motor, sensory, and feeding needs. We also support families who simply want professional guidance, a comprehensive evaluation, or targeted intervention in an area where their child is struggling. What makes Word Play distinct is our combination of clinical expertise, flexibility, and genuine partnership with parents. We recognize that homeschool families know their children deeply and have intentionally chosen an educational path that reflects their priorities. Our role is not to replace that relationship, but to strengthen it by providing evidence-based care, understandable recommendations, and strategies that are realistic for home and community life. We want every family to feel heard, respected, and equipped—and every child to experience therapy as a place where they are known, encouraged, and capable of meaningful progress.
Your Words Matter Communications
Speech therapy specializing in non and unrealiable speakers who train to communicate with letter boards and keyboards. License SLPA with the state of Arizona. 13 years experience as a special education teacher, M.A. in Special Education. 12 years experience as a speech therapist.
Does Arizona ESA pay for dyslexia tutoring?
Yes — Arizona ESA pays for dyslexia tutoring and structured literacy intervention. Tutoring is an expressly approved ESA expense, and Orton-Gillingham, Barton, and Wilson programs are explicitly named as covered structured-literacy methods. Individual tutors need at least a high school diploma; tutoring businesses need accreditation or a written attestation that their instructors qualify. Comprehensive dyslexia evaluations ($1,500–$3,000) may also qualify when tied to educational planning. All payment runs through ClassWallet as direct pay or reimbursement — most Arizona OG tutors are already ESA vendors. See What Arizona ESA Covers for the full list.
What is structured literacy?
Structured literacy is an evidence-based, explicit, systematic approach to teaching reading, spelling, and writing. Orton-Gillingham (OG) is the original — a multisensory method delivered one-on-one by a trained tutor. Barton and Wilson are widely-used OG-based curriculums. All three work; the difference is delivery. A trained OG tutor is the fastest path for a documented diagnosis; Barton is designed for parents to deliver at home with no training. See our Orton-Gillingham guide for details.
Signs your child may have dyslexia
Persistent letter reversals past 2nd grade. Guessing at words from the first letter. Reading fatigue — 15 minutes of reading exhausts them. Poor spelling despite good speech and vocabulary. Difficulty rhyming in preschool. Family history of reading struggles. Confident, on-grade-level readers do not need OG intervention — this is for kids where standard phonics isn't sticking.
Getting a formal evaluation
A comprehensive evaluation from an educational psychologist typically costs $1,500–$3,000 in Arizona and is often ESA-eligible when tied to educational planning. Some pediatricians and dyslexia-focused clinics offer screenings. A formal diagnosis is not required to start OG tutoring — a trained tutor can identify structured-literacy needs — but a diagnosis helps with ESA documentation, accommodations, and future testing.
How to vet a dyslexia tutor
Ask: What OG training have you completed? (IMSE, IDA-accredited, Barton-certified, Wilson Level I). How long have you been tutoring dyslexic students? (Look for 3+ years.) Do you use a specific curriculum or your own materials? How often do we meet, and for how long? (2–3 times a week, 45–60 minutes is standard.) How do you measure progress? (Regular decoding and spelling assessments.) Do you accept ClassWallet / ESA payments? Expect 8–12 weeks to see measurable progress, and 1–3 years for a documented dyslexia case.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Arizona ESA pay for dyslexia tutoring?
- Yes. Arizona ESA pays for dyslexia tutoring and structured-literacy intervention — Orton-Gillingham, Barton, and Wilson are all covered. Individual tutors need at least a high school diploma; businesses need accreditation or an instructor attestation. Payment runs through ClassWallet. Comprehensive evaluations ($1,500–$3,000) are typically ESA-eligible when tied to educational planning.
- How do I know if my child has dyslexia?
- Look for persistent decoding difficulty, poor spelling despite good speech, letter reversals past 2nd grade, reading fatigue, family history, and difficulty rhyming in preschool. A formal evaluation is available through educational psychologists, some pediatricians, and dyslexia-focused clinics. ESA can cover assessment costs when tied to educational planning.
- Do I need a formal diagnosis before starting tutoring?
- No. A trained Orton-Gillingham tutor can identify structured-literacy needs and start intervention immediately. A formal diagnosis is helpful for ESA documentation, future accommodations, and testing, but it isn't required to begin tutoring.
- How much do dyslexia tutors charge in Arizona?
- Trained OG tutors typically charge $60–$110 per hour in Arizona, with the higher end for IDA-accredited or long-experienced tutors. Most tutoring is fully covered by Arizona ESA through ClassWallet.
- How long does it take to see progress?
- Expect measurable decoding and spelling gains in 8–12 weeks with consistent 2–3x per week sessions. A documented dyslexia case typically takes 1–3 years of OG tutoring for the child to become a confident, on-grade-level reader.
- Can I teach Orton-Gillingham at home myself?
- Yes — with a parent-friendly curriculum like Barton, All About Reading, or Logic of English. These apply OG principles in a scripted, no-training-required format. For mild-to-moderate struggles they work well. For a documented dyslexia diagnosis, a trained tutor is strongly recommended at least for the first year.
- Is online dyslexia tutoring effective?
- Yes. Trained tutors run OG sessions on Zoom with digital manipulatives and a shared whiteboard. For older elementary and up, online is often as effective as in-person and doubles your pool of trained tutors. For young children with attention challenges, in-person usually wins.
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Homeschooling and ESA-funded education are not the same thing
Under Arizona law these are two distinct pathways with different rules. We label every listing with the pathway it primarily serves so you know what you're signing up for.
Homeschooling (ARS §15-802)
Parent files an Affidavit of Intent. No public funds. Parent picks any curriculum and keeps full control. Co-ops, tutors, and enrichment are paid out of pocket.
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Family signs the ESA contract and the affidavit is withdrawn. Quarterly funds flow through ClassWallet, expenses must fit ADE's allowable list, and receipts are required. Legally not homeschooling.