Designs For Literacy

Virtual Academic Language Therapy

Every Reader Deserves the Chance to Thrive.

Expert guidance, genuine care — because every learner matters.

Evidence-based instruction designed around your child.

Reading challenges can feel overwhelming. With the right structured support, confidence and possibility can grow.

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Individualized literacy care

When reading feels difficult, the right instruction changes everything.

Designs For Literacy provides individualized, virtual therapy in reading, spelling, handwriting, and written expression. Our structured, multisensory approach meets students where they are and helps them move forward with confidence.

Expert Support for Every Stage of the Reading Journey.

  • Phonemic awareness
  • Phonics and decoding
  • Reading fluency
  • Spelling and handwriting
  • Vocabulary development
  • Reading comprehension
  • Written expression
  • Language processing
  • Confidence in learning

Where progress isn’t about perfection — it’s about unlocking potential.

Sharmin Allibhoy M.A.T., LDT, C-SLDS

Every student deserves instruction that recognizes both their challenges and their strengths. Our therapy uses proven, structured literacy methods tailored to the learner—not a one-size-fits-all program.

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Why a Stronger Reading Future Starts Here

A Safe Place to Learn

Patient, encouraging instruction helps students take risks and rediscover confidence.

Evidence-Based Therapy

Structured literacy methods grounded in research support meaningful, lasting progress.

Tailored to the Learner

Every lesson adapts to the student’s needs, pace, strengths, and individual goals.

Skills That Last

Students build practical strategies they can carry into school and everyday life.

How We Can Help

Explore, understand, and take the next step

Dyslexia Resources & Screeners

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Dyslexia FAQs

Clear, detailed answers to common questions about dyslexia, causes, effects, and instruction.

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Facts & Instruction

Evidence-informed facts about dyslexia, related disorders, and structured language instruction.

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Screening Checklists

Use our private, browser-based checklists to organize observations before speaking with a professional.

Explore all eight checklists

Private, browser-based observations to discuss with a professional. These checklists are not a diagnosis.

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Through Our Families’ Eyes

Real experiences from families who have seen stronger skills, renewed confidence, and a new relationship with reading.

Sharmin’s expertise and dedication are truly remarkable. She created a warm environment where my son felt comfortable, motivated to learn, and increasingly confident.

The Schmidt Family Academic Language Therapy

My son feels ready for his school work and is assured that he can tackle the reading tasks at hand. We feel blessed to have her.

The Eustáquio Family Take Flight

Sharmin has given my son lifelong skills that have ultimately given him the confidence to be successful going forward.

The Green Family Take Flight

My daughter is excited that she can now read chapter books, and I see that her confidence in reading has soared.

The Elliott Family Structured Literacy Therapy
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We help families understand where reading became difficult.

It can be hard to know what to do when a capable learner feels frustrated, exhausted, or left behind. You do not have to keep guessing alone. With careful assessment, structured instruction, and genuine partnership, change is possible.

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Frequently asked questions

Clear answers before you begin.

What is academic language therapy?

Academic language therapy is explicit, systematic, cumulative, and multisensory instruction for reading, spelling, handwriting, and written expression. Lessons are individualized around the learner’s needs.

Who can benefit from literacy therapy?

Students with dyslexia, related language-based learning differences, or persistent difficulty with reading and spelling may benefit from structured literacy therapy.

How do virtual sessions work?

Sessions are delivered live, one-to-one, with interactive digital materials and multisensory activities designed for focused participation from home.

Which programs do you use?

Designs For Literacy offers Take Flight, Pre-Flight, and Lexercise-based therapy, selected according to the learner’s profile, age, and goals.

If you have questions, we’re here to help.

A Clear Path Forward

  1. 1

    Initial Connection

    Start with a welcoming conversation about your child’s needs and goals.

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    Deep Understanding

    Review strengths, challenges, learning history, and what matters most.

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    Tailored Instruction

    Create an individualized therapy plan around the learner’s unique profile.

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    Lasting Growth

    Build durable strategies for reading, writing, confidence, and independence.

Ready to Take the First Step?

Change begins with one conversation. You do not need to have all the answers right now.

Insights for Growing Readers

Clear information and practical next steps for understanding dyslexia and supporting literacy development.

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