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Free Online Reading Screening
Find out if your child could benefit from our program — at no cost and no commitment.
What Is the Screening?
Our free screening uses the Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP) to measure the three critical phonological skills your child needs to become a proficient reader:
1. Phonemic Awareness — the ability to hear and manipulate individual sounds in spoken words.
2. Phonological Memory — the ability to hold sound-based information in short-term memory.
3. Rapid Naming — the speed at which your child can name familiar items, letters, or numbers.
A weakness in any one of these areas puts a child at risk for reading difficulty. This screening tells us exactly where your child stands — and whether our program is the right fit.
Signs Your Child May Benefit from a Reading Screening
onsider scheduling a screening if your child exhibits any of the following:
- Family history of reading or spelling difficulties
- Reading that is either too rapid and inaccurate or overly slow and laborious
- Reliance on guessing or memorization instead of decoding words
- Superior comprehension of stories read aloud compared to those read independently
- Persistent spelling difficulties
- Forgetfulness regarding names of familiar objects
- Delayed speech development or difficulty with rhyming
- Frequent word substitutions, omissions, or reordering during reading
- Avoidance of reading-related activities
- Challenges during homework time
- Mispronunciation of names or common words
- Unusual letter formation or poor handwriting
Ready to unlock your child's reading?
Start with a free screening — no commitment, just answers.
💬 Real Results
Parents & Teachers See the Difference
These aren’t scripted reviews. These are turning points.
My happy son ‘disappeared’ when he realized he couldn’t read like the other kids. Despite being in a home full of books, nothing we tried worked. Now, thanks to your program, he’s finally learning! It has been the key to his confidence, his love for school, and his future success.
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Parent of a 1st grader
As both a mother and a pediatrician, I highly recommend Foundations Tutoring (everykidcanread.com). My 9-year-old son, diagnosed with dyslexia, made little progress with school interventions and was losing confidence. In just six months, he has already impressed his teachers with his growth! Their experienced instructors are knowledgeable, supportive, and true advocates for families. We feel very fortunate to have found this program.
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Mom of a 3rd Grader
When we came to Foundations Tutoring (everykidcanread.com), my ten-year-old daughter was reading at a pre-K level. Within a year, her confidence and ability grew dramatically. Today, she’s a fluent reader who loves books and writing. Foundations didn’t just teach her to read—they helped her discover confidence and joy in learning.
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Parent of a 4th grader
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Whether you’re ready to schedule a free screening or just have questions, we’re here to help.
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Pleasanton, CA
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Contact us if you answer "yes" to any of these:
- Does your child avoid reading?
- Does your child misread or substitute simple words?
- Does your child have an auditory processing issue?
- Did someone in your family struggle in school?
- Does your child learn better by listening than reading?
- Does your child speak better than they write?
- Do you suspect ADD/ADHD/AuDHD?
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