Elise Bohner

Unlock Your Child’s Potential

Guidance & resources

to enable your child's reading success

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Unlock Your Child’s Potential

Guidance & resources

to enable your child's reading success

LEARN MORE

Services I Provide

Your Initial Interview is 30 minutes and free.

We will discuss your needs and a plan of action.

With your approval, I can perform these services:

Review your child's records and testing results including school benchmarks, state-mandated tests, school evaluations, and all information available
Use grade level and age based evaluation tools to screen for or diagnose a reading delay or dyslexia.
Attend PPT and parent meetings
Consult with staff working with your child
Review, revise, or rewrite your child's IEP
Advise on measurable interventions and monitor progress

Elise Bohner, Reading & Dyslexia Consultant

Is your child reading at age or grade level?

Is your child with ADHD struggling with reading?

I can evaluate your child's reading ability and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to advocate for your child's success.

ABOUT ELISE

Services

Are you concerned your child has a reading disability or Dyslexia?

Working one-on-one with you and your child, I will review your child's records and testing results including school benchmarks, state-mandated tests, school evaluations, and any other information available; screen for learning disorders such as dyslexia and dysgraphia; determine if your child's learning skills are at grade level; and create an IEP to meet your child's learning needs.

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Did You Know?

There is a link between ADHD & Dyslexia.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 50% of children diagnosed with ADHD also have a learning disorder such as dyslexia. Boys with ADHD have a 60% chance of having dyslexia.

Frequently asked questions

My Expertise, Specialization, & Credentials

A Career Focused on Empowering Those Who Learn Differently

I have a Master's in Special Education and Learning Disabilities, a sixth-year Reading Consultation/Administrative degree, and advanced reading and remedial arts certifications including certification by the renowned Academy of Orton Gillingham as a Certified Professional for grades Pre-K–12.

I Learned from the Best

I have been fortunate to train and work with some of the leading literacy experts and organizations in the country, including Dr. Louisa Moats, Dr. Bruce Roscow, the Yale-affiliated Haskin Laboratories, and the Academy of Orton Gillingham Practitioners and Educators, to name a few.

Teacher, Coach, Mentor, & Evaluator

I taught elementary education and special education, as well as an adjunct professor in the SCSU Special Education Certification Program. I also worked as a district-wide Reading Consultant, Dyslexia and Reading Coach, and as an Educational Therapist.

I have conducted professional development programs for teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators around the state on best practices for:

• Learners with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and other learning disorders

• Evidence-based structured literacy instruction

• Depth of knowledge assessment

• Vocabulary and writing

• Multi-sensory literacy instruction (Orton Gillingham based)

• Phonics and Phonemic Awareness, and more

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At Haskins Laboratories, I modeled, mentored, and coached teaching staff on the five key components of Scientifically Based Reading Research:

• Phonological Awareness

• Code Instruction

• Fluency

• Reading Comprehension

• Oral Language/Vocabulary Development

My Credentials

GRADUATE DEGREES

• M.S. in Special Education and Learning Disabilities

• Sixth-year degree in Reading Consultation

CERTIFICATIONS

• Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts, grades K-12

• Special Education Cross-Endorsement, grades Pre-K-12

• Elementary Education grades K-8

• Orton-Gillingham Academy Certified Practitioner

• International Dyslexia Association Certified Practitioner

Frequently Asked Questions

My child is spending so much time on their homework. Is this normal?

Sometimes, the first sign your child may need some specific learning supports is when they seem to spend a long time on homework.

What is the ideal age to work with a child on literacy skills?

Children learn literacy skills from the moment they can hear, which starts in the womb! Infancy and toddlerhood are crucial times for learning patterns of speech and communication skills through meaningful interactions.

You may be surprised to know that I work with children as young as four years old. The earlier we identify a learning disorder and put in place an appropriate learning protocol, the more successful your child will be going forward. Working with children at ages 4, 5 and 6 is ideal for launching reading confidence.

If your child is older, it is not too late. I can determine if your child would benefit from specific learning supports to set them up for success in their educational career.

Should I be concerned if my second grader is writing letters and numbers backwards?

A common misunderstanding is that people who are dyslexic see letters and numbers jumbled up or backward. What is more important to understand is how well your child has responded to instruction on letter formation and fluency. This is something I would examine in a dyslexia screening.

Would we work live or virtually?

I prefer to meet with you and your child in a quiet space with minimal distractions, often in a reserved private room at the Guilford Library in Guilford, CT. Other options can be discussed.

Elise Bohner

Elise Bohner

Unlock Your Child’s Potential

Unlock Your Child’s Potential

Services I Provide

Elise Bohner, Reading & Dyslexia Consultant

Services

Did You Know?

My Expertise, Specialization, & Credentials

A Career Focused on Empowering Those Who Learn Differently

Professional Development for Educators

Frequently Asked Questions

Let's Connect!

I want to get to know your child and understand how they learn. I will suggest ways that I can help you, your child, and their school to empower your child's learning success.

Elise Bohner, Reading & Dyslexia Consultant