about Us
what we offer
learning solutions for those who learn differently
Dyslexia Services of Baldwin County, Alabama (formerly Children’s Literacy Services) has been helping struggling learners since 2012. In our convenient Robertsdale location, we make high-quality literacy tutoring and dyslexia therapy effective and affordable for students throughout the county to access our services.
Our Mission
To improve the reading, writing, comprehension, math, and spelling abilities of children who struggle with literacy skills.
Our Vision
An empowered community of teachers, parents, tutors, school administration, and students, working together to change the trajectory of student lives by helping them gain the skills necessary to become confident readers and eager learners. With the support of donors and volunteers, we aim to provide learning services so that all individuals have the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Meet the Director
Susanne Avery, M. Ed in Dyslexia Therapy
Susanne Avery has served as our Director for over 10 years. She has a Master’s Degree in Education with a Specialization in Dyslexia from William Cary University and a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Jacksonville State University. Prior to the Dyslexia Center of Baldwin County, she worked as the Director of the Literacy Council of Baldwin County.
Susanne Avery
Director
Supporting learning by engaging multiple senses
Using the Orton-Gillingham approach, we focus on three pathways to help the brain learn information: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic (movement), to help students who struggle with reading, writing, spelling, and math comprehension.
Research shows this approach is effective in helping students overcome the challenges of a reading or a specific learning disability such as dyslexia.
Our lessons include the essential components of evidence-based reading instruction:
Phonemic awareness – hearing and manipulating letter sounds,
Structured phonics – enables beginning readers to decode or sound out new words
Improving vocabulary – facilitates reading comprehension
Fluency – enables a reader to read with speed, accuracy and appropriate expression
Comprehension – enables your child to process text and understand its meaning
Handwriting — facilitates fluency and comprehension
Make Appointment
Find out more about our services and how we can help your child build their confidence and success.