Reading and Dyslexia Consulting

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I strongly recommend you to anyone who is seeking support for reading and writing improvement. All the best!

Jenny Ng Richmond Hill, ON

My son amazed us with his excellent progress in reading. He has more confidence in spelling and comprehension.

Karen Au-Yeung Thornhill, ON

Diane, your sense of humour was always welcome and Lucas was eager to learn as he never felt pressured.

Mrs. Boyd Aurora, ON

Thank you, Diane. Nicholas and I are extremely grateful for everything you have done for both of us.

Ione Pantaleo Pickering, ON

Diane Duff is well aware that all children are different and learn differently…her teaching comes from the heart.

Terry and Gilbert DeFreitas Thornhill, ON

After 3 or 4 tutoring agencies and private teachers, I finally found Diane Duff! What a relief!

Anna Kaykin Toronto, ON

After contacting various tutoring services, I decided to go with Diane because I felt really good about her, and I’m glad!

Daphne Lalonde Richmond Hill, ON

In my son’s own words, “Diane’s lively and really makes me think and stay focused”. As a parent, I am very pleased.

Bernice Wright Ottawa, ON

Finding Diane was life-changing for us. She assessed our daughter, wrote a comprehensive plan…incredible results!

Laura & Lindsay Kotick Kanata, ON

Diane’s professionalism and ability to focus on specific reading skills led our son to make fantastic progress.

Sean Moore Ottawa, ON

Our daughter went through 4 tutors before we called Diane. The improvement in her reading is nothing short of amazing.

Craig and Tasha Wilson Ottawa, ON

Rather than have our daughter identified by a psychologist and labelled with a learning disability, we took her to Diane…

Chris and Pat Bailey Aurora, ON

Her instruction was flawless, but it was Diane’s patience, support and encouragement that made the difference.

Guy Heritage, M. Ed. (adult dyslexia) Toronto, ON

We found Diane compassionate, focused and able to engage our oppositional teenager as no other teacher had.

Jenny Jackson Ottawa, ON

Diane’s thorough assessment and report has helped in our dealings with our son’s school and put our minds at ease.

D.W. Merrickville, ON

We would not hesitate in highly recommending Diane Duff to anyone. We can truly say she likely “saved Sean’s life”.

Janice and Vlado Sipus Richmond Hill, ON

Diane was instrumental in helping our son understand language structures and decoding strategies…

John Westal Ottawa, ON

Aldo’s success is due to Diane’s talents, not just in ability to teach, also her ability to connect with kids who felt shame…

Debbie Mullins Ottawa, ON

Diane is very thorough and precise in her assessments and provides helpful, detailed and structured recommendations.

Litsa Moghadam Ottawa, ON

The school’s and private psychologist’s assessments didn’t give us insight into our child’s problem. Diane’s did.

Barb Miller & Colin Knight Ottawa, ON

Our child had considerable difficulty reading in French and English. We were referred to Diane and are thrilled.

Kylie and Mark Taggart Ottawa, ON

We were at a loss until Diane assessed our son’s reading and gave us a detailed report that helped his educators…

Michelle Valberg & Scott McLennan Ottawa, ON

The workshop gives us a start toward authentic language assessment to use in promoting Montessori.

TD, Casa/Lower Elementary Directress, North Bay Reading & Language Development Workshop

I will share this information with my colleagues and use the assessments with my students. Thank you!

PL, Casa Directress at Montessori School of Kleinburg, Kleinburg, ON Reading & Language Development Workshop

Great! I enjoyed your enthusiasm and knowledge of the topic. You were very clear and gave useful handouts…

SC, Casa Directress at Montessori Learning Centre, North Bay, ON Reading & Language Development Workshop

Diane’s wealth of knowledge, understanding and compassion for teen’s struggles enabled Jody to graduate!

Elizabeth McCabe Thornhill, ON

Frustrated by the lack of support from Michael’s school, we sought external help. Diane custom-tailored a program…

Glen & Marcia McCuaig Mississauga, ON

I was at my wits’ end until I found Diane. Now I see progress with my daughter’s reading and a great lift in self-esteem!

Angie Blonde Gatineau, QC

Diane Duff knows and understands Montessori principles and is knowledgeable about current research in education.

Regina Lulka, AMI, BAH, M. Ed., Head at Montessori Jewish Day School Consultant to CCMA, Past President of CAMT

Diane Duff has consulted extensively with us…Our teachers were motivated, engaged and happy to work with her.

Blanca Sanchez, Montessori Directress Education Program Director, Kaban Montessori, Mississauga, ON

Diane’s knowledge of the language, how to break it down for kids is exceptional. Not sure where we’d be without her.

Sofia Walsh Toronto, ON

Diane completely empathized with my frustration, screened my daughter for dyslexia and set a clear path…loved her!

Candace Derickx Navan, ON

We’ll forever be grateful for the help she provided our son who has dyslexia. Without Diane, he wouldn’t be where he is.

Voula and Manny Simantirakis Ottawa, ON

I wished it were longer. My favourite things were the phases of development overview and the help with my questions!

LC, Casa Directress at Odyssey Montessori School, Toronto, ON Reading & Language Development Workshop

Diane was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The workshop was too short.

SS, Casa Directress at Tall Pines School, Ontario Reading & Language Development Workshop

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LEARNING TO READ SHOULDN’T BE A STRUGGLE

NEITHER SHOULD TEACHING CHILDREN TO READ

READING & DYSLEXIA SERVICES

Academic and Reading Assessment ~ Consulting ~ Curriculum Development

Dyslexia Screening ~ IEP Advocacy and Support ~ Informational Workshops

Literacy Audit ~ Parent Education ~Professional Development

In-Home or Online Instruction in Reading, Spelling, Writing

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SUMMER SPECIAL

READING READINESS

for

PRE-GRADE 1

Choose from the July program or the August program.

Includes

individualized reading readiness assessment before lessons begin;
1/2 hour classes, 3 times each week for the month; and
your choice of group or one-on-one lessons.

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Reading and Dyslexia Consulting

READING & DYSLEXIA SERVICES

Consulting & Support for Families and Educators

647-222-3833

Parents

Principals

Homeschoolers

Teachers/Tutors

Virtual Classroom

LEARNING TO READ SHOULDN’T BE A STRUGGLE

NEITHER SHOULD TEACHING CHILDREN TO READ

READING & DYSLEXIA SERVICES

SUMMER SPECIAL

READING READINESS

for

PRE-GRADE 1