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Committed to provide research-based diagnostic testing and tutoring for children and young adults with dyslexia.
Surprising Facts About Dyslexia

  • Dyslexia affects at least 1 out of 5 children in the United States.
  • Dyslexia is the most common and prevalent of all known learning disabilities.
  • Dyslexia is the most researched of all learning disabilities.
  • Some forms of dyslexia are highly heritable.
  • Dyslexia is the leading cause of reading failure and school dropouts in our nation.
  • Dyslexia is identifiable, with 92% accuracy at ages 5 1/2 to 6 1/2.
  • Early intervention is essential for this population.
  • Children do not outgrow dyslexia.
  • The current "discrepancy model" testing utilized by our nation's public schools to establish eligibility for special education services is not a valid diagnostic marker for dyslexia.


Skagit Valley Dyslexia Solutions


Skagit Valley Dyslexia Solutions is committed to provide research-based diagnostic testing and tutoring for children and young adults who are struggling with reading and spelling.  Sommer Holt began Skagit Valley Dyslexia Solutions after her own daughter's struggle with reading and spelling and the frustration in realizing the lack of help and understanding with dyslexia in the educational field. Sommer became trained in a scientifically researched based teaching method for dyslexia and successfully tutored her own daughter as a home-schooler for 3 years. Upon her daughter's success, Sommer furthered her expertise and became a Certified Dyslexia Diagnostician so that she may reach other children and young adults who are struggling with their reading and spelling.  


Sommer is currently 1 of 6 Certified Dyslexia Testing Specialists in Washington State and the only certified tester in Skagit County. Because Sommer has experienced first hand the helplessness and frustration that a parent often feels when their child is academically struggling, Sommer is dedicated to equip parents with the latest research so they too may be a strong and effective advocate for their child.

Sommer Holt uses the latest research-based diagnostic assessments recommended by Yale University's Dr. Sally Shaywitz, and is also a trained tutor using the Barton Reading and Spelling System: an Orton-Gillingham based multi-sensory reading program specifically designed for the remediation of dyslexia.
Sommer has earned her title by completing a graduate level program titled, Diagnosing Dyslexia, through the University of San Diego.  The course was taught by internationally recognized and leading authority in dyslexia and AD/HD, Susan Barton.
Could Your Child Have Dyslexia?
  • Is your child struggling in school while you feel helpless?
  • Have you been waiting for your child to "out-grow" his struggles?
  • Do you wonder how such a bright child in all other areas, could be having such difficulty with basic spelling?
  • Do you have a deep-down feeling that something is just not right with your child's reading development?
  • Are you frustrated because no one seems to have solid answers?
  • Does your child have a family member who has also struggled with reading and/or spelling at some point in their life?
If you have answered yes to any of these concerns, you are not alone! 

Please read the list of common
dyslexia characteristics, to see if dyslexia is the cause of your child's struggles.
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