Essential Reading Support Tools for Struggling Readers & Children with Dyslexia
Serving families in Fort Worth, TX and online nationwide.

If your child still struggles to read, avoids reading time, guesses at words, or freezes when the text gets harder—despite being bright and eager—then you’re in the right place. I’m Catherine Mitchell, a structured-literacy reading therapist who specializes in dyslexia and reading differences. On this page, you’ll find my top-recommended apps, books, and strategies that have helped countless kids go from frustration to confidence.

Top Apps for Building Reading Confidence at Home:

Cognuro- Great for improving memory and attention

Sight Words Made Easy by EBLI- Best for building phonics skills in kids ages 6–10.
Why I recommend it: Easy to use, fun, and designed with dyslexia in mind.

Kindles- Great for reading to the student while highlighting the words so that students can follow along.

Elephant Learning- Great for learning math conceptually

TTRS- In it’s current form it’s not ideal. However, I’ve been in contact with them for some changes to make the program more ideal for struggling readers. They will implement the changes this fall! I will update when these changes are in effect!

Recommended Books for Parents

[Why Our Children Can’t Read and What We Can Do About It
Why I recommend it: Clear strategies for supporting struggling readers at home.

Essentials of Assessing, Preventing, and Overcoming Reading Difficulties
Why I recommend it: Offers practical advice for understanding and navigating dyslexia.

Not sure where to start, or want advice tailored to your family?
Book a Free Reading Consultation or Contact Me—I’m here to help!

Blossoming Skills Reading Therapy provides resources and support but does not receive compensation for external products or links. All recommendations are based solely on what I believe will help your child thrive.

Parent Support Community

If you’d like step-by-step guidance you can use at home with one or more struggling readers, I also created an online parent community called The Reading Clarity Parent Community.
It includes weekly tips, simple brain-friendly strategies, and monthly trainings to help you support your child’s reading at home — especially helpful for families with more than one child who needs support.

You can learn more about it here:

Download your free “Parent Guide to Popular Dyslexia Programs” now — get clear, research-based comparisons, real parent stories, and a proven one-grade-level-in-12-weeks guarantee.