Lexia Reading Software for Children With Dyslexia
Lexia was created for one child with dyslexia, and forty years later, it is still built the same way—structured, research-based reading instruction that adapts to how your child actually learns.
Dyslexia Shouldn’t Stop Your Child From Learning to Read
Dyslexia affects an estimated 15% to 20% of people, and it has nothing to do with how smart or hard-working your child is. It changes how the brain connects sounds to letters, so the reading instruction that works for most kids often does not work for them. Too many children end up struggling for years with a curriculum that was never built for them, or giving up on reading altogether. That is where Lexia reading software comes in.
Reading Instruction Rooted in Dyslexia Research
In 1984, a father whose son had been diagnosed with dyslexia partnered with a neurologist who led the Reading Clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital and a technology expert to build the reading support that did not exist yet. The Lexia reading program still runs on those principles today, refined by four decades of literacy research and used by millions of students.
For families, that means an online reading literacy program your child can use at home, at their own pace, without the pressure of keeping up with a classroom.
Lexia Core5: Pre-K–5th Grade
Built for early learners with dyslexia, Lexia Reading Core5 teaches phonological awareness and phonics explicitly and in sequence, the structured literacy approach dyslexic readers need most. Skills are taught until they stick, so no child is pushed ahead before they are ready. Lexia Core5 reading works on computers, iPads (iOS 15+), and Chromebooks with progress saved across devices.
Lexia PowerUp: 6th Grade & Above
Dyslexia does not disappear in middle school. Lexia PowerUp gives students in 6th grade and up the same explicit word study, grammar, and comprehension instruction through content written for their age, so a teen still decoding multisyllabic words never has to sit through activities built for elementary schoolers. Like Core5, PowerUp automatically places students, adapts as they go, and saves progress across computers, iPads (iOS 15+), and Chromebooks.
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Program Basics
Is Lexia a dyslexia program?
Lexia reading software is not a diagnosis or a treatment, but it is built on the structured literacy approach recommended for students with dyslexia, including explicit, systematic instruction in phonics and word structure, with plenty of practice at each step.
Which Lexia reading program should I choose if my child has dyslexia?
Go by grade level, not reading level. Pre-K-5th-grade students start with Lexia Core5, and 6th-grade and up start with Lexia PowerUp. Both automatically place your child, so a student reading below grade level still begins exactly where they should.
How much does Lexia reading software cost?
For home or independent homeschool use, Lexia programs cost $175 USD per year for the first student license. If you enroll multiple children, each additional student license costs $110 USD.
Have Questions? We’re here to help.
Choosing the right learning program for your child with dyslexia is important, and we’re here to make the process simple. Whether you need help selecting the right program or getting started, our team is ready to guide you every step of the way.
