Nelms Dyslexia Center: Providing Comprehensive Support for Individuals with Dyslexia
Recently, the Nelms Dyslexia Center opened its doors to provide much-needed support to students and adults with dyslexia in Fayetteville. This center is dedicated to helping individuals overcome the challenges associated with this condition.
Established in 2024 as the first project of the Don & Millie Nelms Foundation, the center is a testament to Don Nelms’ commitment to assisting others who have faced similar challenges in their lives. Despite struggling with dyslexia himself, Nelms excelled in business and various leadership roles, now investing his success to support students, families, and educators.
Comprehensive Services and Programs
The center offers dyslexia assessments, reading therapy, teacher training, and resources for families. These services are rooted in the science of reading and current research in dyslexia, ensuring a well-rounded approach to addressing needs.
In addition, the center provides assessments for ages five and above, with a cost of 0. These assessments can help determine if a child’s reading difficulties are due to dyslexia or related learning differences. The center also provides high-quality, research-based instruction in the five components of reading identified by the National Reading Panel: phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
A Team of Experienced Professionals
The center boasts a skilled team of professionals, including Certified Academic Language Therapists, who are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. These therapists, with extensive experience in teaching reading skills, are passionate about their work and committed to providing support and hope to students and families.
Contact and Location Information
The Nelms Dyslexia Center can be found at 2781 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703. To contact them, individuals can call (479) 313-6007 or send an email to [email protected]. For regular updates, people can follow the center on Facebook or sign up for its newsletter.
- The center is a non-profit organization.
- Assessment costs are 0.
