Occupational Therapy for Dyslexiain San Ramon, Livermore, and Tracy, CA
For a child with dyslexia, school can feel overwhelming. Dyslexia affects how the brain processes written and spoken language, which can make it difficult for your child to follow written instructions, keep track of assignments, or read and write with ease. These challenges can feel especially frustrating for a child who is bright and motivated.
With early support, the pediatric occupational therapists at Language Essentials can help your child with dyslexia strengthen the underlying skills that support organization, attention, and participation in school tasks so they can reach their full potential in the classroom.
What Is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a common neurological, language-based learning difference that affects how the brain processes written and spoken language, which can make reading, writing, and spelling more challenging. Children with dyslexia may experience difficulties such as:
- Having trouble matching sounds to letters or mixing up letter sounds
- Struggling to recognize familiar words or sound out new ones
- Reversing letters or numbers or writing words out of order
- Losing their place on the page while reading
- Having difficulty remembering what they just read
- Getting fatigued during reading or language-based assignments
- Struggling with copying from the board or a book
- Having trouble remembering sequences or following written steps in order
- Mixing up left and right
- Becoming frustrated during reading tasks or avoiding reading out loud
How Occupational Therapy Helps Children With Dyslexia
At Language Essentials, our pediatric occupational therapists provide engaging, supportive, and structured therapy sessions that help your child develop skills in a way that feels empowering and achievable. Occupational therapy for dyslexia may include:
- Building skills needed to manage written school tasks more efficiently, such as copying, organizing written work, and completing assignments
- Strengthening your child’s ability to keep their place on the page during reading-related activities
- Making learning easier to remember through multisensory activities, such as seeing, saying, and writing letters at the same time
- Helping your child stay regulated, focused, and confident during reading and writing
- Teaching organizational strategies for managing homework, materials, and classroom responsibilities
Why Choose Language Essentials
Language Essentials has supported children and families across Northern California since 2008. Our pediatric occupational therapists provide thoughtful, individualized care that helps children with dyslexia build confidence, strengthen attention, and develop effective school routines. Therapy focuses on the everyday skills your child uses in reading, writing, and classroom activities, with an emphasis on organization, follow-through, and participation.
Our therapists work closely with families, sharing insight and strategies so you feel informed, supported, and confident helping your child carry new skills into daily life at home and at school.
Schedule a Free Consultation to Learn How We Can Help
If you would like to learn how occupational therapy can help your child with dyslexia, contact Language Essentials at (925) 829-5200 for a free 15-minute consultation or fill out our online contact form to schedule an evaluation. We look forward to supporting your child’s success in the classroom and beyond.
