PROFESSIONAL LITERACY INTERVENTION

ABOUT DYSLEXIA RESCUE®

Dyslexia Rescue® provides specialized Structured Literacy intervention for children and families, bridging the gap between struggling and successful reading.

FOUNDATIONS

THE DYSLEXIA RESCUE® STORY

For Diana Finch, the journey into specialized literacy education was born not from academic theory, but from lived experience. Navigating the unique challenges of dyslexia and ADHD within her own life, she discovered first-hand the profound gaps between standard educational models and the needs of neurodivergent minds.

This deeply personal understanding fueled a lifelong passion to demystify learning differences. Diana recognized that traditional classrooms often mistake processing variations for a lack of capability. Her path into professional education became a dedicated mission to validate these creative, capable minds and provide them with the structured, scientific tools they deserve.

Today, as a leading specialist, Diana blends warm, empathetic guidance with evidence-based instructional strategies. Her approach doesn't just teach decoding skills—it rescues self-esteem, rebuilds cognitive confidence, and empowers students to view their neurodiversity as a remarkable strength.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Decades of Educational Experience

Classroom Teaching

A deeply rooted foundation in classroom instruction, fostering highly structured, engaging learning environments for young readers.

Title I Specialist

Designed high-intensity reading interventions for high-need demographic cohorts, closing crucial academic achievement gaps systematically.

School Leadership

Managed instructional teams and standardized curriculum alignment, elevating baseline educational metrics school-wide.

Literacy Specialist

Conducted precise diagnostic screenings and implemented specialized multisensory reading therapies for neurodivergent individuals.

Curriculum Design

Authored custom, evidence-based phonological programs and instructional resources designed for scalable district-wide implementation.

Federal Reform

As a presidentially appointed federal-level school reform leader, advised district and regional administration teams to drive systemic literacy improvement.

Helping Struggling Readers Reach Their Potential

For children navigating dyslexia, ADHD, or other learning challenges, traditional classrooms can feel overwhelming. Diana utilizes evidence-based Structured Literacy—a highly explicit, systematic, and multisensory approach that aligns with the Science of Reading. By pacing instruction precisely to each student's cognitive profile, she transforms academic frustration into resilient self-belief.

The deepest impact of this approach is felt at home. When a child learns to read with confidence, the nightly anxiety over homework dissolves, giving way to restored family harmony. Diana partners with parents to translate diagnostics into practical, stress-free reading routines that foster lifelong growth.

The Family Perspective

“Dyslexia is never a reflection of your child's intelligence; it is simply a different way the brain processes language. Our target isn't just basic phonics mastery, but restoring the absolute joy of learning and giving your family back your peace of mind.”

— Diana Finch, M.Ed, M.Sc.

The Journey & Evolution

FROM READING RESCUE TO DYSLEXIA RESCUE®

Read the 2016 Naples Daily News article

2016 - Reading Rescue of Naples Begins

Founded in Naples, Florida, with a focus on helping children and families struggling with reading and literacy.

2025 - Dyslexia Rescue®

Reading Rescue of Naples rebranded as Dyslexia Rescue®, reflecting the increasingly specialized focus of the practice.

Today - Scottsdale & Beyond

Now based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Dyslexia Rescue® supports families locally, nationwide via Zoom, and through online parent-and-child programs.

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