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Opening September 2026, reserve your spot today!

Evidence-baed paediatric literacy intervention rooted in the Science of Reading. Helping school-aged children read and spell. Located in King City, Ontario

Paediatric Literacy Intervention

Developing literacy skills today for a brighter tomorrow!

At Thrive Speech Therapy Centres, we support school-aged children who are experiencing difficulty with reading and spelling acquisition. We utilize the Orton-Gillingham method in conjunction with other evidence-based strategies aligned with the Science of Reading. Every child's literacy journey is unique; that is why we build skills step by step using systematic, explicit instruction and multisensory learning.

Advanced Word Study

Building upon fundamentals

Child Playing Blocks

Some children experience challenges in how they take in and respond to sensory input. We help children learn to manage and regulate their bodies and emotions in ways that feel supportive and safe.

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Areas of focus may include:

  • Sensitivity to sounds, textures, or movement

  • Difficulty staying calm or alert

  • Emotional outbursts or shutdowns

  • Motor planning and body awareness

  • Developing personalized regulation strategies

Reading and Spelling Fundamentals

Where to begin

Learning With Flashcards

These sessions focus on building foundational concepts, including: 

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  • Phonemic Awareness - Identifying, isolating, and manipulating individual sounds in spoken words 

  • The Alphabetic Principle - Developing letter-sound associations for reading and spelling. This includes: 

    • Consonants

    • Short vowels

    • Long vowels 

    • Digraphs (2 letters that make 1 sound)

    • Trigraphs (3 letters that make 1 sound)

    • R-controlled vowels 

    • Vowel teams 

    • Diphthongs 

    • Silent letters 

  • Letter Formation - Focusing on orientation and legibility

  • Fluency - Developing speed, accuracy, and expression when reading

  • Vocabulary - Expanding word knowledge 

  • Sentence Structure and Grammar - Understanding how to construct simple and compound sentences

  • Writing Conventions - Learning about capitalization, punctuation, and proper spacing

  

  

  

Advanced Word Study

Building upon fundamentals

Child Playing Blocks

These sessions move beyond foundational concepts, including: 

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  • Morphology - Understanding word formation and how individual word parts impact meaning. This includes: 

    • Root words

    • Prefixes

    • Suffixes

    • Word origin

  • Fluency - Developing speed, accuracy, and expression when reading

  • Vocabulary - Expanding word knowledge 

  • Sentence Structure and Grammar - Understanding how to construct complex and compound-complex sentences

  • Writing Conventions - Learning about advanced punctuation

  • Paragraph Writing - Understanding and applying the structural framework including the main idea, supporting details, and conclusion, while using transition words to support cohesion

  • Essay Writing - Understanding and applying the structural framework including the introduction, supporting evidence, and conclusion. Using appropriate sources and learning about citation

  • Verbal Reasoning - Developing an understanding of figurative language including metaphors, idioms, and inferences

 

 

  

Our Approach

Learning to read is a complex process. That is why we utilize evidence-based methods aligned with the Science of Reading. Delivered in a small-group format, the structure of our sessions is designed using Scarborough’s Reading Rope. At the core of our program is the Orton-Gillingham (OG) approach—an explicit, systematic, multisensory teaching method that breaks reading and spelling down into manageable, logical steps. Our goal is to build a holistic skill set so children no longer have to focus on how to read, allowing them to focus on what they are reading—opening up a world of learning, imagination, and success!

Our literacy sessions are designed for school-aged children:

  • whose literacy skills are below grade-level and/or age-level expectations

  • who have a specific learning disorder with impairment in reading

  • who have a specific learning disorder with impairment in written expression

  • with unique learning profiles

How it Works

Initial consultation 

Assessment 

Analysis

Following the assessment, the professional will analyze the results to identify your child's strengths and needs, highlighting any gaps in foundational reading and spelling skills that require targeted support. This information is used to place your child in the appropriate small group.

Small Group

This introductory appointment allows us to get to know you and your child. We gather essential information regarding your child's developmental, medical, academic, and family history. We also discuss your child's strengths, interests, and your primary areas of concern to help guide the assessment process. 

To understand your child's unique literacy profile, our professionals utilize a mix of observations, screeners, assessments, and reports.

After reviewing the results together and answering any questions you may have, we place your child in a small learning group of no more than 3 children with similar skill levels.

8 Sessions

Your child will complete 8 structured literacy sessions designed to support their ongoing reading and spelling development.

Kids Reading Together

Literacy Intervention Sessions

  • In-clinic appointments

  • Virtual across Ontario

  • In home, daycare, centre and school appointments

Reading and Spelling Fundamentals

Dates:

October 2026 - December 2026

January 2027 - March 2027

April 2027 - June 2027

July 2027 - August 2027

Advanced Word Study

Dates:

October 2026 - December 2026

January 2027 - March 2027

April 2027 - June 2027

July 2027 - August 2027

Our Small Group Format

Learning to read can be vulnerable work. We keep our groups small to ensure your child gets the tailored, individualized attention they deserve while benefiting from peer encouragement.
 

  • Expert Instruction: Every session is designed and led by a certified, Orton-Gillingham trained practitioner

  • Intimate 3:1 Ratio: A strict maximum of 3 students per instructor allows for quality, attentive instruction
    Strategic Pairings: These 50-minute, in-person sessions pair students thoughtfully based on their specific learning needs


​Note: Small group sessions are subject to availability depending on enrollment numbers and appropriate pairings.

        

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Georgina, Keswick, Sutton, Jackson's Point, Pefferlaw, Belhaven, Virginia, Udora, Baldwin, Brown Hill, Port Bolster

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We are here to help! Together, we can build skills to improve everyday life. 

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