Research shows dyslexia risk can be prevented

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We've built the program to do it.

EarlyBird at Home has everything your child needs to become a confident reader:

● The award-winning EarlyBird Assessment

● The Pip School App for fun game-based skill development

● Dedicated guidance and support from an expert Literacy Specialist

● Resources to help you support your child along the way

What is EarlyBird at Home?

Get Assessed

The program starts with EarlyBird's award-winning assessment, giving you a detailed view of your child's unique reading profile. Developed in partnership with Boston Children's Hospital and The Florida Center for Reading Research, the assessment is has been used by over 60,000 children across the country.

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The Pip School App

Alongside the friendly toucan Pip, your child will play research-backed games to master critical reading and comprehension skills. We recommend your child plays for a total of 2 hours a week across 4-6 sessions.

Dedicated Expert Support

When you sign up for EarlyBird at Home, you get paired with a dedicated Literacy Specialist. Our Literacy Specialists are dyslexia experts with 10+ years of experience working with children with dyslexia and other reading challenges. You'll meet with your Literacy Specialist monthly, get weekly check-ins, and have access to them for on-demand support as questions arise.

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Resources for Parents

We know finding the right way to support your child as they struggle with reading can be hard. That's why we've created dedicated tools built for parents to help you keep your child on track and motivated. From fun games and activities to tips and tricks to keep your kid's confidence up along the way, we have what your family needs to keep learning to read fun and successful.

The risk of waiting is too high – and reading challenges are preventable!

20% of

the population

struggles with symptoms of dyslexia.

70% of
children

with a reading difficulty in Grade 1 will still be behind grade level in Grade 8 without proper intervention.

92% of

struggling readers

identified in Kindergarten and grade one can become proficient readers with intensive instruction.

Research Based. Scientifically Tested.

EarlyBird leverages the ground-breaking research of leading literacy and brain scientists and pairs it with the lived experience of supporting dyslexic children.
 
Our Founders
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Dr. Yaacov Petscher
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Nadine Gaab, PhD.
Co-Founder, Scientific Advisor

Dr. Gaab is an associate professor of Education at Harvard University. Her work focuses on typical/atypical learning trajectories from infancy to adolescence, with a special emphasis on language/reading development and the role of the environment in shaping these trajectories.

Her work is at the intersection of developmental psychology, learning sciences, neuroscience, EdTech, and educational policy within a learning disability framework.

Yaacov Petscher, PhD.
Co-Founder, Scientific Advisor

Dr. Petscher is a Professor of Social Work at Florida State University, an Associate Director of the Florida Center for Reading Research, and the Director of the Quantitative Methodology and Innovation Division at FCRR. Yaacov’s work is focused on measurement, causal modeling, the study of individual differences in reading using complex methodologies, and the development of screening assessments and computer adaptive tests.

Carla Small
Co-Founder, CEO

As a mom of a child with dyslexia, Carla is focused on transforming children’s lives by saving them the downstream anxiety and self-esteem issues that are often associated with poor reading ability. Carla led the Digital Health Accelerator at Boston Children's Hospital, where EarlyBird was first developed and validated. As CEO of EarlyBird, she pairs her business acumen with her lived experience to develop products that help parents, children, and educators

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Nadine Gaab, PhD.
Co-Founder, Scientific Advisor

Dr. Gaab is an associate professor of Education at Harvard University. Her work focuses on typical/atypical learning trajectories from infancy to adolescence, with a special emphasis on language/reading development and the role of the environment in shaping these trajectories.

Her work is at the intersection of developmental psychology, learning sciences, neuroscience, EdTech, and educational policy within a learning disability framework.

Dr. Yaacov Petscher
Yaacov Petscher, PhD.
Co-Founder, Scientific Advisor

Dr. Petscher is a Professor of Social Work at Florida State University, an Associate Director of the Florida Center for Reading Research, and the Director the Quantitative Methodology and Innovation Division at FCRR. Yaacov’s work is focused on measurement, causal modeling, the study of individual differences in reading using complex methodologies, and the development of screening assessments and computer adaptive tests.

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Carla Small
Co-Founder, CEO

As a mom of a child with dyslexia, Carla is focused on transforming children’s lives by saving them the downstream anxiety and self-esteem issues that are often associated with poor reading ability. Carla led the Digital Health Accelerator at Boston Children's Hospital, where EarlyBird was first developed and validated. As CEO of EarlyBird, she pairs her business acumen with her lived experience to develop products that help parents, children, and educators

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EarlyBird was developed and scientifically validated at Boston Children’s Hospital in partnership with faculty at the Florida Center for Reading Research

Why choose EarlyBird at Home?

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Ready to start your child's reading journey?

Subscribe today for $49/month
EarlyBird at Home is a fraction of the cost of private tutoring or dyslexia therapy.
Find out if EarlyBird at Home is right for you.

Why parents love EarlyBird

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"This is a game-changer for parents. I was blown away by how much my son loved the game and how I could help him based on the comprehensive results.”

—Mom of 6-year-old son

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“Parents like me really need to know where their kids are on reading skills and building blocks based on COVID-19 disruption and learning gaps. EarlyBird did just that.”

—Kindergarten parent

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“I’m not an educator so it’s extremely overwhelming to do your own research. I don’t know what’s reliable. Thank you EarlyBird for helping me understand what reasonable expectations are for my child.”

—Kindergarten mom

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