Dyslexia Tutor Tokyo

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Dsylexia Tutor Tokyo - Servicing the Tokyo and Chiba LD communities since 2012

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If your child is struggling with learning difficulties such as Dyslexia or ADHD, Dyslexia Tutor Tokyo offers tailored tutoring services in the comfort of your own home. Our one-to-one 60-minute sessions are designed to meet the unique needs of each student, with a personalised lesson plan for every session. After each session, we provide a consultation with parents to discuss progress and areas for improvement.

With over a decade of experience supporting children with dyslexia in the Tokyo and Chiba areas, our specialist tutor holds a diploma in Strategic Teaching Support for Dyslexia and Literacy from the United Kingdom. Prior to tutoring, we conduct a placement assessment to identify areas of difficulty and determine if there is a higher chance of a learning difficulty. While this assessment cannot diagnose dyslexia, seeking a proper assessment for your child is recommended.

What to do next?

To ensure your child receives the appropriate support, it's important to first determine if they have a learning difficulty. Though some parents may already suspect their child is struggling in school, a professional assessment can help identify any underlying issues. In Tokyo, there are several places where you can have your child assessed by a licensed psychologist.

If your child has already been diagnosed with dyslexia or ADHD, the next step is to seek out a specialist tutor for additional support. Before tutoring can begin, the tutor will conduct a level assessment to determine where the student should start in the program. We use the Alpha To Omega program as the foundation for our lessons, which are then tailored to meet the specific needs of each learner. Depending on the age and the severity of the learning difficulty, the assessment process typically takes between 1-2 hours.

About Dyslexia Tutor Tokyo

I began teaching dyslexic students in 2012, after completing a four-year diploma in dyslexia and strategic literacy teaching. Prior to that, I taught computer skills to seniors and English at schools and companies. As someone who is dyslexic and hails from the UK, I received support from the government and my teachers from primary school through university. This support inspired me to pursue a career in special education teaching, specifically for students with dyslexia. However, I wanted to ensure that I had the necessary techniques and understanding before embarking on this path.

My journey towards becoming a dyslexia tutor was challenging yet enlightening, and I am grateful to my wife for her unwavering patience and support during my studies. While dyslexia is often associated with reading difficulties, it encompasses a wide range of co-occurring challenges.

Since starting my tutoring career, I have helped more than 50 students make progress in their reading and writing skills. It has been an immensely gratifying experience.

Process - Alpha to Omega Programme

The one-hour sessions take place in the comfort of the learner's home, on a one-to-one basis. Each lesson plan is customised to the learner's individual needs, pace, and learning style. Alpha to Omega system is a proven method for teaching individuals with learning difficulties. Each session focuses on a specific sound, which is introduced through various methods such as the alphabet, pictures, auditory exercises, spelling words, sentence writing, games, and physical movement.

While our system provides a framework, our teachers and tutors personalise each lesson to target the learner's unique needs. We review each lesson and adjust it accordingly to ensure the learner is making progress. We make it easy to go back and review any difficult points until the tutor is satisfied that the learner has fully grasped the lesson.

After each session, parents will receive a copy of the lesson plan and have the opportunity to discuss any challenges, improvements, or recommendations with the tutor.

At Dyslexia Tutor Tokyo, we offer a specialised service for individuals of all ages who experience learning difficulties. Our focus is on providing tailored support to those with dyslexia and ADHD who struggle with literacy, reading, writing, and studying. To ensure the best possible outcomes, each student is paired with a certified dyslexia and literacy tutor who has received training from Dyslexia Action in the United Kingdom. References from previous students are available upon request. We operate in the greater Tokyo and Chiba areas, and while online lessons are available for those located further away, we cannot guarantee their effectiveness due to distance. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and we do not share any student information with third parties.

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