Frequently Asked Questions

Illuminations began in 2013 when our founder and Executive Director, Leta Palmiter, started providing structured literacy support from her kitchen table. As the need for effective dyslexia intervention grew, so did the organization. Now with a nonprofit dedicated to serving all students with learning challenges, and a for-profit providing curriculum and technology to support these students. 

No, we do not currently accept insurance. 

However, we offer a sliding-scale payment program to help families afford our services, including testing. A few organizations in our area do accept medical insurance for testing — we’re happy to email you a referral list.

Every service we provide at the Illuminations Center for Dyslexia is individualized to the needs of the student.

We offer:

• Dyslexia therapy 
• Math therapy 
• Tutoring and academic remediation (for children and adults) 
• Comprehensive academic evaluations (including dyslexia and related learning disorders) 

We do not conduct evaluations for autism or ADHD, but we can help refer you to trusted providers who do.

Illuminations has grown from a one-person effort into a regional dyslexia center with multiple offices, trained therapists, and comprehensive diagnostic services. We now support students both in person and online, serving families in 14 states and 4 countries.

Unlike tutoring centers, Illuminations provides structured literacy therapy grounded in the science of reading. Our therapists are specially trained, and instruction is evidence-based, systematic, and individualized to each student’s learning profile.  

This range of training allows us to:

• Support students who already receive therapy at school, or 
• Provide comprehensive therapy when no school-based support is available 

Therapy may be offered in person, virtually, or in a hybrid format, depending on family needs.

Students receive explicit, multisensory, structured literacy therapy based on Orton–Gillingham principles. Lessons are individualized, cumulative, and designed to strengthen reading, spelling, and writing skills. 

Therapy is delivered by trained dyslexia therapists who have completed supervised practicums and ongoing professional development.  

Our therapists are trained in multiple structured literacy programs, including:

• Alphabetic Phonics 
• Basic Language Skills (Neuhaus) 
• Lexercise

In-house therapy (without a virtual component) typically includes three sessions per week of intensive structured literacy remediation.

When combined with daily virtual practice, sessions may be reduced to two or even one day per week in our hybrid model.

Every plan includes wrap-around academic support — homework help, math, comprehension, and writing — to lighten the load on parents and strengthen student success.

Yes. Illuminations offers high-quality, structured literacy therapy online. Our online model, established in 2019, allows students — locally or out of state — to receive consistent instruction from home via Lexercise.  

Lexercise is an online structured-literacy platform we use for hybrid and virtual therapy.

• In hybrid therapy, lessons are delivered in person and followed by asynchronous online practice at home. 
• In virtual therapy, both lessons and practice take place online. 

Lexercise supports mastery of reading, spelling, and decoding through a systematic and cumulative approach aligned with the Science of Reading.

Most therapy sessions are one-on-one, but small groups of two to three students may be used when appropriate. Group settings help students feel encouraged and connected — especially when they are working on similar skills.

The format is always chosen to ensure the best possible outcome for each child. 

Yes. Illuminations provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations conducted by Brooke Smith, a respected speech-language pathologist and evaluator. She provides thorough assessments and detailed reports that help families understand their child’s strengths and challenges. 

Our pricing is based on a sliding scale tied to family income. We also offer flexible payment plans to make services accessible to as many families as possible. Full price is $700. 

Our evaluations typically include reading, writing, spelling, oral language, and cognitive assessments, followed by a comprehensive written report. Families receive clear recommendations for next steps, including school accommodations and therapy options. 

Evaluations typically involve:

• CELF-5 (oral language) 
• WIAT-III (academic achievement) 
• TONI-4 (nonverbal intelligence)

Appointments last 3 to 5 hours, with results delivered at a follow-up meeting within two weeks.

Our sliding scale is based on monthly household income and includes four levels. Families pay a reduced monthly rate based on their income bracket, and the remaining costs are covered by grant funding.

Level 1: Less than $2,500 per month
Level 2: $2,501–$4,500 per month
Level 3: $4,501–$6,500 per month
Level 4: Over $6,500 per month 

We offer multiple instructional packages.

• 6 hours per week package 
• 3 hours per week package 
• 8 hours per month package 
• Virtual therapy package
   

Each package has a corresponding monthly cost based on income level. 

Package options may include combinations of dyslexia therapy, support services, online platforms for home practice, asynchronous activities, and daily parent communication — depending on the package type you select.

All therapy plans are billed through Wiz Therapy, with flexible payment options available:

• Monthly 
• Biweekly 

Payment must be active before services can be scheduled.

Yes. A la carte support services cost $50 per hour and may include:

• ACT prep 
• Math therapy 
• Writing support 
• Tutoring in various subjects