Dyslexia Support & Reading Intervention for Kansas City Families
Every Child Can Learn to Read With the Right Support
Structured literacy and compassionate tutoring for Parkville, Liberty, Overland Park, and the Kansas City metro.
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Tutoring for Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, & Dyscalculia
It’s not WHAT we teach, it’s HOW we teach
With the right support, your child can overcome reading struggles and build lifelong confidence.
We understand dyslexia both personally and professionally. Our caring team specializes in helping children and teens unlock the power of reading, spelling, and literacy skills through individualized 1:1 tutoring using structured literacy and the Orton-Gillingham approach.
Families across Kansas City, Parkville, Liberty, and Overland Park trust us to provide a safe space where students gain skills, confidence, and hope.
Does This Sound Like Your Child?
Word Struggles
Struggles to sound out words or recognize rhymes.
Avoids Reading
Avoids reading or homework time.
Daily Battles
Bright and capable, but reading is a daily battle.
Slow Progress
Teachers suggest extra help, but little progress.
You are not alone — we help children like yours every day in the Kansas City area.
Leaders In Dyslexia Support & Advocacy
Led by Cathy Denesia, a global advisor to the International Dyslexia Association, Educational Therapy Center brings over 20 years of experience to families across Kansas City. Our tutors specialize in structured literacy & the Orton-Gillingham approach, helping children thrive in school and at home.
How We Help Students Succeed
Tutoring for Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, & Dyscalculia
Orton-Gillingham based, 1:1 personalized sessions
Reading Intervention
Structured literacy programs tailored to your child
504 Plan & IEP Guidance
Support for accommodations in school
Parent Coaching & Resources
Tools to help you support your child at home
Real Stories. Real Progress.
Just What My Son Needed
“Educational Therapy Center has been just what my son needed to help with his dyslexia. His tutor, Sarah, has been fantastic! She makes their time together fun, encouraging and challenging. We’ve been meeting two times a week for just under a year now and have seen significant improvements in my son’s reading and confidence in school.”
Molly • May 2024
We Are So Grateful
“We are so grateful for Cathy and the ETC team! Lillian was ready to ‘graduate from’ Horizon Academy and attend 7th/8th grade at Indian Hills, but we wanted to ensure she continued to get the reading help that she needed. Kathy, her tutor, was amazing. They worked together weekly through the school year, and it made a huge difference to have the extra help and support. Cathy and her team also guided us through the process of getting Lillian evaluated for a 504 plan. Lillian now has approved accommodations – and they are critical to her school success. 8th grade is off to a terrific start!”
Kim • August 2024
Thank You, ETC!
“I have nothing but positive feelings towards ETC and the coaching services they have provided our sons…Both boys experienced a significant boost in confidence towards school and standardized testing that directly correlated towards their progression through the ETC curriculum. This moved both boys from the “on target category” to the “advanced” category within that testing environment. Additionally, they both started reading for enjoyment purposes. So thank you, ETC.“
Scot • September 2025
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