Our philosophy

Every child deserves to read with confidence

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We believe

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every

child

deserves

to

have

access

to

high

quality

reading

instruction

that

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matches

how

their

brain

works

Trained specialists

Our therapists are CALTs and Reading Specialists, trained in research-backed methods that drive measurable improvement.

Built around your child

We tailor every session to your child’s needs, learning style, and pace so they gain confidence and become independent readers.

Progress you can see

We set clear goals, track progress consistently, and keep you informed—so you always know your child is moving forward.

Every child deserves to read with confidence and with the right support, they can.

500 +

Families served

17 +

CALT Therapists & reading specialists

10+

Schools and organizational partners

20+

Years in explicit reading and literacy intervention

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Meet our founder

Jennie Bridger, founder of DysConnections has 19 years of experience in teaching children to read.

After achieving a Master’s in Reading from Concordia University with an emphasis in Advanced Literacy– Jennie is now pursuing a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) and has worked exclusively with dyslexic students for the last 9 years.

With a thriving passion for providing students with the proper tools they need to unlock their greatest potential in reading, she is committed to including the entire family in being a champion for literacy goals.