Teaching Methods

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The Reading Muse provides reading and spelling assistance using a systematic, multisensory program called the Barton Reading & Spelling System. The Barton Reading & Spelling System was developed by Susan Barton, an expert in the field of dyslexia. The program is based on the renowned Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Method which was developed in the 1930's by Anna Gillingham and Samuel Orton. The Orton-Gillingham Multisensory Method of teaching reading is different from other reading methods in two ways: what is taught and how it is taught.

What is taught:

• Phonemic Awareness
• Sound/Letter Correspondence
• The Six Types of Syllables
• Probabilities and Rules
• Roots, Prefixes and Suffixes

How it is taught:

• Simultaneous multisensory instruction
• Private one-on-one tutoring sessions
• Students learn at their own pace
• Explicit instruction with adequate practice

To see a video demonstration of the Barton Reading & Spelling System, click here.