Welcome to Defy Dyslexia!
On-line personalized Structured Literacy for all
Welcome to Defy Dyslexia!
On-line personalized Structured Literacy for all
services with lexercise
Free Consultation
A free 15-minute phone consultation to help determine if structured literacy is the right approach.
Free Dyslexia Screener
A free 5-10 minute online screener designed to help determine if dyslexia may be contributing to reading, writing, or spelling challenges.
Reading and Spelling Inventory
A 45-minute personalized literacy consultation that takes a closer look at literacy skills using science-backed assessments designed to uncover strengths and challenges. You will learn the results and have time to ask any questions. After the session, you’ll receive a report with next steps and practical resources.
Language Literacy Evaluation
A 90-minute evaluation that will give you an understanding of your or your child's literacy needs. The evaluation includes a series of reading and literacy tasks. After the evaluation, you’ll receive a detailed report that includes a diagnosis (if appropriate), along with recommendations for support and school accommodations (if applicable). A 30-minute follow-up consultation is also included, where you'll review the results, discuss next steps, and ask any questions you may have.
Professional Therapy
Professional Therapy offers customized, Structured Literacy instruction. Each week, one virtual lesson is delivered, and to ensure mastery, the program includes two types of targeted daily practice activities that review and solidify the skills taught in each lesson. With consistent participation, Professional Therapy guarantees one grade-level improvement within eight weeks.
Basic Therapy
Basic Therapy empowers you to take the lead in delivering one Structured Literacy lesson per week, while still receiving guidance and support.The program includes two types of daily practice activities to help review and master each week’s concept. Basic Therapy comes with a 14-day Money-Back Guarantee.
Mastery Therapy
Mastery Therapy becomes available after completing four Structured Literacy lessons. It provides an opportunity for continued review when Basic or Professional Therapy sessions are temporarily paused.
Structured Literacy at School
Student seats can be purchased to deliver engaging, easy-to-follow multimedia lessons based on Orton-Gillingham principles through Lexercise. These seats are ideal for general education classrooms (grades K–2), Response to Intervention (RtI) tiers, students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and summer or after-school programs. Schools receive professional learning, personalized practice games, progress monitoring, student data reports, and more.
Scholarship and Payment Options
Dyslexia Services Foundation and Natalie Wexler Dyslexia Scholarships are available to support families. Payments can also be made using Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Services with IMSE Orton-Gillingham
Free Consult
A free 15-minute phone consultation to help determine if structured literacy is the right approach.
IMSE Orton-Gillingham Plus
The IMSE Orton-Gillingham Plus curriculum provides essential foundational literacy skills, including phonological awareness, phonics, word analysis, spelling, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing. Each week, one or two customized virtual lessons are delivered, and to ensure mastery, at-home practice activities are included to review and solidify the skills taught in each lesson.
IMSE Morphology Plus
The IMSE Morphology Plus curriculum is a comprehensive morphology and word study program that builds the understanding of word structure, enhances fluency, and strengthens vocabulary and reading comprehension. Each week, one or two customized virtual lessons are delivered, and to ensure mastery, at-home practice activities are included to review and solidify the skills taught in each lesson.
Contact Information
Nicole Tornow
