Dyslexia Institutes of America

Producing Results For Lifelong Success

About Us

 

           Dyslexia Institutes of America was founded in 1997 by Dr. Elaine B. Jett, a graduate of the University of Illinois with a doctorate in early childhood education and a minor in reading and psychology. Dr. Jett, author of three basic reading programs for Sylvan Learning Systems, recognized a problem in the clients she observed as owner of her three Sylvan Learning Centers. These students, in spite of the outstanding educational programs offered by Sylvan, were not successful. These students did not match the growth of others in the program, and often failed to achieve even minimal success with their academic plan.

 

         By observation, study, and research with actual clients, Dr. Jett was able to develop a program which successfully diagnosed and treated dyslexics in a clinical setting.

      

        Identification and treatment of dyslexics began with the selection of a battery of well known and accepted tests, which allowed for further investigation into common characteristics exhibited by dyslexic individuals. A total of 12 different tests were selected. Materials were then designed and purchased to remediate the skills tested. Design and specific application of the materials and their correlation with the actual tests has been an ongoing process from 1997 to present.

 

        At this time we operate in twelve locations in seven states.

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