by Karina Richland | May 2, 2026 | Decoding, Orton-Gillingham, phonics, Reading, Structured Literacy
When students hit a long, unfamiliar word, they often freeze. They might guess, skip it, or shut down altogether. Syllable division rules give readers a strategy for breaking those big words into smaller, manageable parts so they can sound them out with confidence....
by Karina Richland | Apr 27, 2026 | Orton-Gillingham
What Is the Orton-Gillingham Approach? The Orton-Gillingham approach is a structured, multisensory method for teaching reading, writing, and spelling that is especially effective for students with dyslexia. Developed by Dr. Samuel Orton and Anna Gillingham in the...
by Karina Richland | Apr 25, 2026 | Articles & Resources, Orton-Gillingham, Phonemic Awareness, phonics, Reading Skills, Science of Reading, Structured Literacy
School leaders and educators hear the phrase “evidence-based” constantly. State mandates require it. Grant applications demand it. But what does the research actually say about how children learn to read, and which instructional approaches have the...
by Karina Richland | Apr 23, 2026 | Dyslexia, Homeschooling, Multisensory, Orton-Gillingham, phonics, PRIDE Reading Program, Reading, Structured Literacy
You have heard that the Orton-Gillingham approach is the gold standard for teaching reading to children with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. Maybe a tutor recommended it, a teacher mentioned it at a conference, or you found it while searching for answers...
by Karina Richland | Apr 22, 2026 | Autism, Autistic Spectrum, Learning Differences, Multisensory Teaching, Orton-Gillingham, Reading Skills
Teaching reading to a child with autism requires a different approach than what most classroom programs offer. Children on the autism spectrum often process language, sounds, and visual information in unique ways, and standard reading curricula may not account for...
by Karina Richland | Apr 15, 2026 | Dyslexia, Orton-Gillingham, Structured Literacy
If you are comparing reading programs or trying to support a struggling reader at home or in the classroom, these terms can quickly become confusing. The good news is that the Science of Reading vs Structured Literacy are not competing ideas. They work together, and...
