Understanding Dyslexia & How We Can Help

What Is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia comes from the Greek word ‘dys’ which means difficulty and the ‘lexia’ meaning words. Therefore, individuals with dyslexia can have trouble with reading, spelling and writing.

Dyslexia is a specific learning difference that is neurological in origin. It is characterised by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. Dyslexia is not related to intelligence—in fact, many individuals with dyslexia are highly creative, insightful, and capable learners.

Children with dyslexia may:

  • Struggle to sound out words or recognise familiar words automatically

  • Have difficulty with spelling and rely on a phonetic approach to spell words

  • Have poor writing fluency and can take a long time to write a small amount of information

  • Avoid reading aloud or are reluctant to share their written work

  • Learn to compensate for, or hide their difficulties in reading and writing

  • Better express their understanding through oral language

Early intervention and the right support through explicit, evidence-based instruction can help your child to read and write.

Our Approach: MSL Tutoring

At Transform Tutoring, we provide evidence-based intervention grounded in the Multisensory Structured Language (MSL) approach. This approach is especially effective for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences.

Our MSL tutoring is:

  • Explicit

    Concepts are clearly taught by an expert.

  • Systematic and Cumulative

    Skills are introduced in a logical order, building from simple to more complex.

  • Multisensory

    Students engage through visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic activities.

  • Individualised

    Each lesson in tailored to your child’s learning needs based off their initial assessment.

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Does My Child Have Dyslexia?

If you're noticing ongoing difficulties with reading and/or spelling, even after extra help, it may be worth exploring further. A formal assessment by an educational psychologist can provide clarity.

In the meantime, structured, specialist support—like what we offer—can help lay the groundwork for success, regardless of a formal diagnosis.

Is Dyslexia Lifelong?

Yes, dyslexia is a lifelong neurological difference—it does not go away with age. However, with the right support and evidence-based instruction (MSL), individuals with dyslexia can learn to read, write, and spell effectively, and they often develop strategies to manage challenges throughout their lives.

Early intervention can make a huge difference in your child’s learning journey. The earlier a child receives the right kind of support, the more progress they can make and the less likely they are to struggle with confidence or school engagement.

We see dyslexia as a strength not a deficit! Many people with dyslexia excel in creative thinking, problem-solving, and big-picture reasoning. With support, they often go on to thrive in school, university, and beyond.