Online Reading Comprehension Tutoring for Kids with Autism Across Canada
At The Literacy Corner, our online one-on-one tutoring helps children with autism overcome reading comprehension challenges using the research-backed Visualizing and Verbalizing (V/V) program. Available across Canada, our expert tutors empower autistic kids to build comprehension skills, confidence, and a love for reading from the comfort of home.
Why Reading Comprehension Matters for Kids with Autism
Many children with autism excel at decoding words but struggle to understand what they read due to challenges with:
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Abstract Thinking: Difficulty grasping figurative language or inferring meaning.
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Social Communication: Trouble understanding social themes in texts.
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Visualization: Limited ability to form mental images of text content.
Our V/V program addresses these challenges by teaching kids to create “mental movies” of text, turning reading into an engaging, meaningful experience.​
How Visualizing and Verbalizing Works
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Concept Imagery: Tutors guide kids to visualize sentences, paragraphs, and stories, building a mental “gestalt” of meaning.
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Step-by-Step Process: Starts with describing real images, progresses to visualizing text, and ends with verbalizing mental imagery.
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Research-Backed: Studies show V/V improves comprehension in autistic kids with strong decoding but poor understanding, with gains after 10 weeks of intensive tutoring.
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Engaging for Autism: Structured lessons and visual focus align with autistic learners’ need for predictability and visual processing strengths.
Benefits of Our One-on-One Tutoring
Our online tutoring delivers personalized support for kids with autism:
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Tailored Lessons: Plans address each child’s comprehension needs.
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Confidence Building: Fun, interactive sessions foster a love of reading.
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Flexible Online Format: Accessible anywhere in Canada, fitting family schedules.
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Expert Tutors: Experienced in autism, dyslexia, and ADHD, using Orton-Gillingham and V/V methods.
Why Parents Choose The Literacy Corner
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Proven Results: Kids gain academic skills and self-assurance.
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Canada-Wide Reach: Virtual tutoring from coast to coast.
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Autism Expertise: Tutors trained to support autistic learners’ unique needs.
Book a Free Consultation Today
See the benefits of online literacy tutoring for your child! Schedule a free consultation to learn how The Literacy Corner can help them soar. Contact us now to start their journey!