I am a presidentially recognized expert in transforming the lives of children who are SEVERELY struggling with the learning-to-read process. My students overcome their reading difficulties three times faster, on average, than with other individualized reading intervention programs. My results are backed by a decade of five-star Google reviews and parent testimonials on my Google business listing.
Our students graduate with solid, grade-level reading skills in a matter of just four to eight months, on average. That means that years of reading deficiencies are eradicated in just a few short months. This rate far surpasses average results from school-based tier support programs and other popular private reading intervention programs. Our instruction is explicit, direct, structured, sequential, cumulative, multi sensory, individualized and trauma-informed. Our educational methods are informed by cognitive neuroscience to help strengthen core executive functioning weaknesses associated with dyslexia, SLD and ADHD including: cognitive flexibility, anticipation of outcomes, working memory, planning and organization, inhibitory control, attention control and goal-directed persistence. Our unique, expert approach combines elements of phonics, whole language and neuroscience to produce outstanding results while caring for the emotional needs of your child. *Legal note: Our founder does not have a degree in neuroscience but holds multiple degrees and certifications in education. Please see bio below.
Do you know there is a problem, but the teacher says, "She's just young," or 'He'll catch up-don't worry," or "Give it more time"?
You're not crazy! Trust your instincts. When a child is struggling with reading, the sooner they get the help they need, the better it is for them-academically and emotionally.
A private academic assessment and parent conference with an independent expert has several uses and benefits:
*Knowing what the foundational reading skills are empowers you to help your child.
*Knowing where your child stands in relationship to acquiring those skills gives you a clear set of learning objectives.
*Providing solid data from an independent source may help the school to determine need for school-based assessment and intervention sooner.
Do you know your child struggles with reading but don't know how to help? In our parent education webinars, we explain what the foundational reading skills are and what can be done at home, in schools or in intervention programs to effectively hturn around your child's reading challenges. Sign up for a webinar today!
Previously located in Naples, Florida, our physical locations are now in Scottsdale and Fountain Hills, Arizona. We also currently see many students via Zoom from locations including London, England; New York City; Hawkes Bay, New Zealand and various Florida locations. Plus, many of our elite families travel extensively. So, lessons are always there for you on Zoom, from all around the globe. We have found that our services are equally effective whether in-person or on Zoom. So, from any location, our program meets the needs of struggling readers, whatever the challenges are.
As a private, boutique practice that is in-tune with serving the needs of fine families in Scottsdale/ Fountain Hills AZ; Naples, FL; New York City; London, England; Hawkes Bay, New Zealand and internationally via Zoom, Reading Rescue specializes in changing the lives of children with dyslexia and ADHD-opening the door to each child's hig
As a private, boutique practice that is in-tune with serving the needs of fine families in Scottsdale/ Fountain Hills AZ; Naples, FL; New York City; London, England; Hawkes Bay, New Zealand and internationally via Zoom, Reading Rescue specializes in changing the lives of children with dyslexia and ADHD-opening the door to each child's highest possible achievements.
The program provides individual, intensive reading instruction intervention for k-4 children who are 1-5 years behind in reading level. Average skill development progress is one grade level gain for every one to two months in the program. *No guarantees can be made.
Our unique curriculum is expertly crafted to include only the best of Orton-Gillingham (phonics) and Reading Recovery (whole language). We combine it with powerful multi-sensory techniques, brain science research and research-based best practices in literacy intervention to meet the needs of children with dyslexia, ADHD and other forms o
Our unique curriculum is expertly crafted to include only the best of Orton-Gillingham (phonics) and Reading Recovery (whole language). We combine it with powerful multi-sensory techniques, brain science research and research-based best practices in literacy intervention to meet the needs of children with dyslexia, ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence. Specifically, our curriculum includes phonemic awareness, sound-symbol correspondence, syllable awareness, word analysis, balancing the meaning-syntax-visulal cuing system, fluency, phrasing and comprehension. All instruction is delivered with expert scaffolding in the child’s unique zone of proximal development. For this reason, all lessons are 1:1, individual.
Every lesson is individual and is personally conducted by international-level literacy expert, Diana Finch, M.Ed., M.Sc. As a graduate of University of California, Davis, she holds a bachelor's degree in psychology, graduate-level credentials in elementary and bilingual education, training in Orton-Gillingham, certification in Reading Rec
Every lesson is individual and is personally conducted by international-level literacy expert, Diana Finch, M.Ed., M.Sc. As a graduate of University of California, Davis, she holds a bachelor's degree in psychology, graduate-level credentials in elementary and bilingual education, training in Orton-Gillingham, certification in Reading Recovery, a master's degree in education and a master's degree in ministerial science in metaphysics with an emphasis in trauma recovery. She has held positions as a classroom teacher, Title 1 Reading Specialist, school principal, district curriculum director, county literacy director and presidentially-appointed, federal-level school reform leader in literacy before going into private practice a decade ago. And, Diana is a person with dyslexia and ADHD herself!
She brought decades of personal and professional expertise to the table when she designed this unique and powerful program. Your child will have 100% of her attention in every lesson, benefiting from more than thirty years of experience.
In-person lessons in Scottsdale and Fountain Hills, AZ
Zoom lessons internationally
10405 East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Monday - Friday: 7am - 8:00pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed