• Orton-Gillingham based language therapy or Linguistic Phonics Based Speech to Print Therapy (EBLI)
  • Virtual program or In person therapy or a hybrid of both
  • Therapeutic math programs, also targeting dyscalculia
  • Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)
  • IEP Goal Help
  • Homeschool Assistance
  • Structured Literacy Resources for at home practice

Dyslexia Therapy Can Build New Neural Pathways

When student’s aren’t learning they don’t need more repetition they need to be taught a different way.

Reading Tutor vS. Dyslexia Therapy

When exploring programs to help your child with dyslexia, you may be overwhelmed with advice and choices. How do you decide on the ideal match for your child’s specific needs?

Should you choose dyslexia therapy or just a reading tutor? Dyslexia therapy offers profound, meaningful changes to help your child build new neural pathways. Dyslexia therapy goes beyond the teaching of phonics and changes your child’s ability to learn and remember words for more fluent reading.

At Smart and Special Teaching, we offer:

  •  one-on-one or small group classes
  • Research-based language interventions
  • multisensory therapy for building of new neural pathways
  • Certified Academic Language Therapist with over 20 years of experience
  • Multisensory Visualization for Math Understanding for Dyscalculia
  • Patient Caring Environment to build confidence and self-esteem

Your child will progress and succeed with dyslexia therapy tailored to your child’s specific needs. Unlike some reading tutors, smart and Special teaching is not bound to only one program. We tailor the therapy directly to the needs of your child.

offering Help and Hope for Students with Dyslexia

Offering Over 20 years of Experience

MEET TONI

Toni Stirtz is the owner and founder of Smart and Special Teaching, which provides in person and online, multisensory academic language therapy to students from Pre-K to adult.

  • Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) with more than 20 years experience.
  • Licensed dyslexia therapist.
  • Member of the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA).
  • Member of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA).
  • Veteran reading specialist
  • Bachelor of Science and Master in Special Education from Georgia State University
  • Wife and mother of two adult children.
  • Homeschooling Mom and Educational Counselor for 14 years
  • Cross-Cultural Worker in Africa for 17 years