Orton Gillingham

Intervention Sessions

At Dyslexia Barcelona, we provide structured, evidence based literacy intervention for children and young people with dyslexia and related learning differences. Our intervention is based on the Orton-Gillingham approach and is delivered online by trained specialist tutors under clinical oversight.

How our sessions work

Step 1:

Connect

Before sessions begin we gather background information including school reports, professional reports and parent input to learn about the needs of each of our learners.

This is gathered through questionnaires and an initial parent consultation.

Step 2:

Profile

If your child has recently had a diagnostic assessment with us, we’ll use this to guide their intervention. If not, a Learning Profile will be completed during the first session.

This helps identify your child’s strengths and learning needs, allowing us to create a Personalised Learning Plan (PLP).

Step 3:

Sessions

Your child is matched with a Orton Gillingham specialist and sessions begin. The frequency of sessions will be determined at the initial parent consultation.

All of our tutors are registered with the Orton Gillingham academy and use a multi-sensory, structured, and cumulative approach.

Step 4:

Review

After approximately 20 hours of sessions, we’ll take a step back, revisit your child’s Learning Profile, and see how far your child has progressed.

We’ll share feedback, celebrate the wins, and keep pushing forward, making sure they’re on track to reach their full potential.

Our Approach

All intervention sessions are delivered online, allowing for flexibility and continuity for international families.

  • 1:1 specialist tutoring sessions

  • Weekly structured lessons

  • Multisensory, Orton-Gillingham based instruction

This format allows children to work in a familiar environment while receiving highly structured, expert led support.

All intervention sessions are delivered by tutors trained in structured literacy approaches and registered with the Orton Gillingham Academy.

Tutors work under the guidance of the dyslexia specialist, Fiona, at Dyslexia Barcelona to ensure consistency, quality, and appropriate progression. Fiona is happy to spend time coordinating with your child’s classroom teachers, learning specialists, speech therapists, and child psychologists who may also be working with your child.

Communicating with other professionals who are working with your child helps to tie the work we doing in our intervention sessions with your child’s school work, leading to a greater chance at success.

What is Orton Gillingham?

The Orton-Gillingham Approach is a comprehensive, direct, and multisensory method for teaching literacy to individuals who struggle with reading, writing, and spelling, particularly those with dyslexia. It is best understood as an approach rather than a specific method, program, or system.

When implemented by a well-trained instructor, it becomes a versatile and powerful tool tailored to the unique learning needs of each student. Practitioners of the Orton-Gillingham Approach customize lessons and materials to address individual strengths and weaknesses, ensuring that instruction is paced appropriately.

Students with dyslexia require explicit and systematic instruction in language fundamentals to develop strong reading and writing skills. This approach focuses on helping students with dyslexia effectively organise and understand language elements that may be challenging for them, ultimately supporting their literacy development.

Find out more about Orton Gillingham here

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❊ FAQs

  • Sessions typically last 45 minutes, depending on the child’s age and specific needs.

  • For best results, sessions are usually scheduled once or twice a week. Consistency is important to reinforce learning and build skills over time.

  • The number of sessions varies depending on the child’s individual needs and progress. Some children may see significant improvement after a few months, while others benefit from longer-term support.

  • Absolutely. Regular communication is part of our approach. We provide feedback to families and discuss strategies you can use at home to support learning.

  • Yes. Our approach is adaptable to bilingual and multilingual learners, taking into account their language backgrounds to ensure the most effective support.

  • Progress is tracked through regular assessments, observation, and feedback, ensuring that sessions remain targeted and effective.

  • At present, we offer all intervention sessions online using the Orton–Gillingham approach.

    Working virtually allows us to make support accessible to families regardless of location, and offers greater flexibility when scheduling sessions around school and family commitments. It also ensures consistency, as sessions can continue without interruption due to travel or logistical constraints.

    Our online sessions are structured, interactive, and tailored to each child, maintaining the same level of care and individualisation as in-person support.

  • So when is the right time to look for help? You can screen early, and you can intervene just as early. We provide support from the age of 6 years old. The earlier learning difficulties are identified and an effective intervention programme is implemented, the better the chance of improving long term outcomes.

  • Our intervention sessions are suitable for children who:

    • Have a diagnosis of dyslexia or a specific learning difficulty

    • Have received a psychoeducational assessment (from us or another professional)

    • Are experiencing persistent difficulties with reading, spelling, or writing

    • Require structured, multisensory literacy instruction

    Intervention can begin with or without a prior assessment, depending on the individual needs of the child.

Contact Us

If you are interested in intervention sessions for your child please get in touch and a member of our team will be in touch.