How Tutoring Can Support a Child with Dyslexia

At Kinetic Education, we understand that for a child with dyslexia, a page full of words can sometimes feel overwhelming.

We help make learning feel more manageable by breaking literacy and numeracy into short, clear steps that your child can work through at a pace that suits them.

With personalised learning and real tutor support available when needed, your child can ask questions, revisit anything they are unsure about and build confidence as their skills develop.

Understanding Dyslexia

Dyslexia can affect the way a child reads, spells and works with written language. Every child experiences it differently, but some parts of learning may take more time, effort or support.

Your child may need longer to read instructions, complete written work or understand what a question is asking. When so much effort is going into reading the words, important information can sometimes be missed.

This can feel frustrating, especially when your child is working hard. Over time, they may begin to feel discouraged or become less willing to have a go.

With the right support and an approach that suits the way your child learns, these skills can be strengthened step by step.

Helping Children with Dyslexia Build Confidence in Learning

Our support for children with dyslexia meets your child at their current level, whether they need help with English, maths or both.

Every child starts from a different point, so their personalised learning plan is built around what they already understand, where they may need extra support and the pace that works best for them.

Learning is broken into short, clear steps to help strengthen important literacy and numeracy skills without making the work feel overwhelming.

With real tutor support available when needed, your child can ask questions, have something explained in a different way and keep building confidence as their skills develop.

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Assessment first

We begin with an assessment process across multiple year levels of the Australian Curriculum to understand what your child already knows, where they may need extra support and where they are ready to move ahead.

From there, we create a personalised weekly learning plan tailored to their needs.

Personalised Learning Plans

Your child’s personalised learning plan is updated each week and can be completed at home on a tablet or computer. New 20-minute English and maths lessons are added based on their progress, helping keep learning at the right level and supporting a consistent routine.

Proven Progress

As your child strengthens important literacy and numeracy skills, they can build confidence and continue moving forward at a pace that suits them.

Expert Tutors Available

At Kinetic Education, every family is matched with a tutor. Your tutor is there to help your child get off to a strong start, oversee their personalised learning plan each week and keep you updated on their progress.

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Michelle

Michelle’s son, who has dyslexia, was working below his level when he started high school. With support from Kinetic Education, he was able to learn in a way that matched his needs, helping him to achieve fantastic results in his first term of high school!

Zeeshan

With Kinetic Education’s support, both of Zeeshan’s children have made incredible progress in their learning and achieved strong NAPLAN results. His son with ASD is also able to enjoy learning from the comfort of home.

Ashleigh

After falling behind at school each year, Ashleigh’s daughter rebuilt her confidence with support from Kinetic Education. Her personalised learning plan allowed her to work at a pace that suited her best, focus on learning, and celebrate her wins!

How Kinetic Education Supports Children with Dyslexia

Every child with dyslexia experiences learning differently. Some may find reading and spelling take longer, while others may avoid written work, lose confidence or need instructions explained in a different way.

The sections below show some of the common challenges your child may be facing and how we can support them with personalised learning, short activities and help from a real tutor.

Difficulty with reading and spelling

What this can look like:

Your child may take longer to sound out words, confuse similar letters, or have trouble recognising words they've seen before. Spelling can feel inconsistent or confusing, even with practice.

How we help:

We use multisensory learning techniques. Lessons include visuals, audio, animations, and interactive tasks. This approach helps engage more of the brain by combining visual, auditory, and physical input at once. Over time, this supports stronger neural connections and better retention of reading and spelling skills. Our lessons are also repeated at carefully spaced intervals so concepts are revisited and moved into long-term memory without pressure.

Avoiding reading or written tasks

What this can look like:

Your child may shy away from books, skip reading aloud, or avoid writing tasks altogether. These experiences can feel frustrating and discouraging.

How we help:

Lessons are short, around 20 minutes, and achievable. They are designed to reduce overwhelm and support early wins. Step-by-step guidance and tutor support help your child feel safe to try and proud when they succeed.

Slow progress with phonics or decoding

What this can look like:

Your child might struggle to match letters with sounds, break words into parts, or decode unfamiliar words. Progress may feel slower than expected.

How we help:

We build phonics skills gradually and consistently. Lessons are personalised based on what your child needs to strengthen. No rushing and no skipping over foundations.

Low confidence with reading and writing

What this can look like:

Your child may believe they’re bad at reading or feel embarrassed when asked to write. They might avoid challenges because they fear getting it wrong.

How we help:

We help rebuild confidence through real rewards and visible progress. Lessons are designed to show growth, not perfection, and every win is celebrated.

Struggles with remembering what they’ve read

What this can look like:

Even after reading something aloud, your child might forget what it was about. They may struggle to retell stories or answer questions about what they’ve just read.

How we help:

We support comprehension using short texts, built-in audio, and simple questions. Visuals and repetition help your child understand and remember what they’ve learned.

Previous support didn’t suit their needs

What this can look like:

Previous support may not have moved at the right pace or didn’t match how your child learns. This can leave them feeling frustrated or disheartened.

How we help:

We personalise every child’s learning plan based on their assessment process. With real tutor support, flexible timing and lessons broken into clear, manageable steps, we help your child build reading and writing skills in a way that suits how they learn.

Why Families Trust Us to Support Their Child with Dyslexia

Choosing learning support for your child can feel like a big decision, particularly if some parts of learning have already become frustrating or overwhelming.

Families trust Kinetic Education because support is personalised, flexible and overseen by real tutors. Your child can learn at the right level, receive help when needed and build skills at a pace that suits them, while you stay informed along the way.

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Personalised Learning That Starts at the Right Level

We begin by understanding what your child already knows and where they may need support. Their English and maths plan then develops with them through interactive activities and clear guidance.

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Short Lessons That Fit Family Life

Lessons take around 20 minutes and can be completed at times that suit your family, making it easier to build a consistent routine without another fixed appointment.

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Tutor Support You Can Rely On

Your family is matched with a tutor who oversees your child’s learning plan, monitors their progress and provides extra guidance when something needs to be explained differently.

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Progress You Can See

We recognise effort, persistence and improvement. You also receive weekly updates showing what your child has been working on and how their skills are developing.

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Common Questions About Our Dyslexia Learning Support

My child struggles with reading. How will this actually help?

We take a personalised, step-by-step approach that focuses on what your child needs most. We start by identifying gaps in your child’s learning, which helps us build their personalised learning plan. Lessons use guided steps and interactive activities to support the way your child processes written language.

Won’t they just get frustrated learning on a screen?

Actually, many children with dyslexia find our learning style less stressful than traditional methods. Lessons are short, around 20 minutes, and include animations, audio prompts, and scaffolded guidance. This makes it easier to stay engaged without becoming overwhelmed.

Is tutor support available?

Yes. Tutors are available to assist when your child is stuck, needs something explained differently, or could use a bit of encouragement. They check in regularly and adjust the learning plan based on your child’s progress.

How are the lessons different from what they get at school?

We don’t expect your child to learn through long blocks of text. Our lessons are interactive; they use images, audio, repetition, and movement to help concepts click. Everything is broken into manageable steps so nothing feels too hard to start or too much to finish.

Will this work if my child avoids reading or thinks they’re just not good at it?

Yes. We hear this from many families. It’s often more about confidence than capability. Our approach focuses on small, achievable steps with visible progress and real rewards. This helps your child rebuild trust in their abilities.

What if we’ve already tried other literacy support?

Every child learns differently. Not all approaches work for everyone. We personalise learning based on your child’s needs, style, and pace. With flexible sessions and interactive content, many families see progress here even if other support didn’t work out.

What if my child makes a lot of mistakes or feels embarrassed when they get things wrong?

That’s exactly why our approach is different. Learning with us is non-judgemental and low-pressure. Mistakes are part of the process, especially for children with dyslexia. Lessons are structured to support progress, not perfection.

Will I get updates on how they’re doing?

Yes. You’ll receive a clear weekly report showing what your child completed, how they’re progressing, and what’s next. You’ll always feel connected to their learning.

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How Tutoring Can Support a Child with Dyslexia

Understanding Dyslexia

Helping Children with Dyslexia Build Confidence in Learning

Assessment first

Personalised Learning Plans

Proven Progress

Expert Tutors Available

Find Reviews From Parents Like You

Michelle

Zeeshan

Ashleigh

How Kinetic Education Supports Children with Dyslexia

Why Families Trust Us to Support Their Child with Dyslexia

Personalised Learning That Starts at the Right Level

Short Lessons That Fit Family Life

Tutor Support You Can Rely On

Progress You Can See

Find Reviews From Parents Like You

Common Questions About Our Dyslexia Learning Support

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