About
The Dyslexic Group offers one-on-one tutoring by appointment for people with dyslexia. Its services include reading, writing, and mathematics support, cognitive coaching, pre-reading and reading therapy, handwriting therapy, writing strategy, mathematics therapy, and advocacy. The program also uses the Susan Barton Reading and Spelling System® for reading, and LiPS may be started if a student is not ready.
Programs
- Reading, Writing, & Mathematics Services for Dyslexia — Those with dyslexia · By appointment · Tutoring services/therapies to improve overall efficiency for reading, writing, math, and reading/math strategy.
- Cognitive Coaching — Those with dyslexia · By appointment · Helps individuals with dyslexia identify strengths, overcome obstacles, and optimize learning experiences.
- Pre-Reading & Reading Therapy — Those with dyslexia · By appointment · Uses effective strategies and systematic instruction to enhance decoding, fluency, comprehension, and overall reading proficiency.
- Hand Writing Therapy — Those with dyslexia · By appointment · Helps improve writing legibility, speed, and overall quality of handwriting.
- Writing Strategy — Those with dyslexia · By appointment · Uses effective approaches for organizing thoughts, planning writing, and structuring sentences and paragraphs.
- Mathematics Therapy — Those with dyslexia · By appointment · Provides therapy for number recognition, mathematical symbols, sequencing, and problem-solving.
- Advocacy — Those with dyslexia · By appointment · Helps advocate for appropriate educational support and accommodations, including IEPs and 504 plans.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
- General schedule: 1-on-1 tutoring; by appointment
- Facility hours: Mon-Fri: By Appointment Only
About the provider
The leadership team includes Alanna T. Pugh, MS; Shaun P. Aguilar; Kristie Hopkins; and Donna Rusch. Alanna T. Pugh is the Executive Director and a Barton Tutor, with advanced degrees in Speech Pathology & Audiology and Chemistry from Northern Arizona University. Shaun P. Aguilar is an Executive Director and Barton Advanced Tutor, and is certified in the Barton Reading and Spelling System and trained in Lindamood-Bell LiPS, Visualizing & Verbalizing Foundations of Sounds, and Handwriting Without Tears. Kristie Hopkins and Donna Rusch are Barton Tutors, and Donna Rusch has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a master's degree in Early Childhood Education from Arizona State University.
Tutoring is by appointment. The team offers a comfortable space to match clients with who they feel comfortable learning with. For reading, the Susan Barton Reading and Spelling System® is used; if a student is not ready, LiPS may be started. Tutors are certified and trained in the Susan Barton Reading and Spelling System®, LiPS, and Learning Without Tears®. The contact page lists West Valley (Baseline & I10), East Valley (Ray & AZ Ave), and Online.
Last updated November 4, 2026.
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