About Flourishing Kids
Flourishing Kids provides structured, one-to-one online intervention for children who struggle with reading and spelling. Founded by Dr. V.S. Gayathri, a Certified Dyslexia Therapist and Orton-Gillingham specialist, we work with families across India, the UAE, Oman, Singapore, Australia, the UK and the US to help children build real reading confidence through evidence-based, personalised instruction.
Every child we work with is bright but struggling. Our job is to close the gap between their potential and their performance, one structured lesson at a time.
Where our name comes from: the philosopher Aristotle used the word Eudaimonia to describe a life lived to its fullest potential. Kids are naturally wired to flourish. We believe that with the right support, every child can.
Dr. V.S. Gayathri
Founder · Certified Dyslexia Therapist · Orton-Gillingham Practitioner
I started out in dentistry, where I practised for nearly 12 years. Working closely with children, I became deeply curious about how they learn, why some bright kids struggle with things that seem straightforward, and what could actually be done about it. That curiosity led me to a postgraduate degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and eventually to specialise in structured literacy through the Orton-Gillingham method.
Today, I work one-to-one with children who are struggling with reading and spelling, many of them diagnosed with dyslexia or showing signs of a learning difficulty. Every session is personalised, evidence-based, and designed to build real, lasting confidence. My approach is systematic, explicit, and multisensory: children learn through seeing, hearing, and doing all at once. I have completed over 4,000 hours of direct intervention, and hold the highest tier of certification as a Dyslexia Therapist.
Credentials
Certified Dyslexia Therapist
The highest tier of dyslexia-intervention certification, covering the assessment and remediation of specific learning disorders.
- Licentiate (Teaching Level) in Multisensory Structured Language Therapy Maharashtra Dyslexia Association
- Foundation Degree in Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) Maharashtra Dyslexia Association
- Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education Needs
- M.Sc. in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- B.D.S. (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
"Dr. Gayathri's deep understanding of the science behind reading allows her to pinpoint exactly where the gaps are, and address them with precision."
Santhosh Guru
Co-founder · Strategy
Santhosh is a co-founder of Flourishing Kids. He has also co-founded a son with Dr. V.S. Gayathri :) He loves learning, technology, and parenting, and takes care of strategy at Flourishing Kids whenever there are no Zoom or other IT-related problems to fix for Gayathri.
How the 1:1 programme works
Every child who struggles with reading has a different reason for it. A one-size-fits-all approach won't work, so every programme at Flourishing Kids is designed from scratch for one child, starting at their level, not their grade.
Why reading is harder than it looks
As adults, reading seems effortless. But for a child still building foundational skills, even a simple word like "window" requires an astonishing number of mental steps.
To read it: split it into syllables (win·dow). Sound out the first part: /w/ /i/ /n/. Sound out the second: /d/ /ow/. But wait: is "ow" pronounced like row or like how? The child has to decide. Then blend both parts together smoothly.
To spell it: hear the sounds, then choose the right letters for each. The long /o/ sound alone has six possible spellings: go, home, show, boat, toe, though. The child has to pick "ow" and know it's not "o" or "oa".
A child who struggles wants to write "I see a beautiful garden through my window" but ends up writing "I see a plant." Not because they lack the thought. Because the mechanics of putting words on paper are overwhelming. It's no wonder researcher Louisa Moats called teaching reading "rocket science".
Multi-sensory learning
Sessions engage visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic pathways, not worksheets alone. Children see it, hear it, and do it. This is how the brain builds durable reading pathways, especially for neurodivergent learners.
Diagnostic teaching
Every session is informed by continuous assessment of where your child is right now. If something isn't clicking, the approach shifts immediately. If a skill is mastered, we move on. No wasted time.
Systematic progression
Skills are built in a specific sequence, from simple to complex, easy to difficult. No skipping ahead. No assumptions. The foundation is laid properly before anything is built on top of it.
One-on-one, always
Children who struggle with reading already feel exposed in group settings. In a private session, there's no pressure, no comparison, no rushing. Just a child and a teacher who genuinely understands how they learn.
Session format
One-to-one online sessions of 45 to 60 minutes, two to three times a week, scheduled to suit your family's time zone. Programmes typically run 12 to 24 months.
What's included
A programme plan built from the informal assessment, preparation before every session, the session itself, and regular parent updates on progress, so you always know what's being worked on and why.
What this costs
This is specialist one-to-one intervention by a Certified Dyslexia Therapist, not commodity tuition. Fees depend on your child's programme and are discussed after the initial assessment. Dr. Gayathri works with a deliberately small caseload.
Every session is prepared in advance, with materials chosen for one specific child.
Frequently asked questions
What happens in the first assessment?
The first assessment, called the informal assessment, is a thorough, child-friendly evaluation of your child's literacy skills: phonics, reading fluency, comprehension, and spelling, along with behaviour, attention, and oral language. It takes about 1 to 1.5 hours and includes a parent conversation about the findings and a recommended plan.
Who are these sessions for?
Sessions are for children with dyslexia, learning challenges, or foundational gaps in reading and writing in English, typically from age 6 through the early teens. Most children start in Grades 1 to 3, but older children who missed those foundations benefit too.
Are sessions online or in person?
Most families choose online sessions, and they work beautifully. Dr. Gayathri teaches children across India, the Middle East, Singapore, Australia and the UK. Sessions are typically 45 minutes to 1 hour, two or three times a week, scheduled to suit your time zone.
How long does the programme take?
The length depends on your child's starting point and pace. Meaningful programmes typically run 12 to 24 months, but visible progress usually shows within the first few weeks: improved confidence, better fluency, stronger phonics.
Why one-on-one instead of group sessions?
Children who struggle with reading already feel exposed in group settings: at school, in tuition centres, among peers. In a one-to-one session there is no comparison and no pressure, and every minute is spent on an approach designed for how that specific child learns.
What does it cost?
This is specialist one-to-one intervention delivered personally by a Certified Dyslexia Therapist, with preparation before every session and parent updates after. It is not commodity tuition. Fees depend on the programme designed for your child and are discussed after the initial assessment. Dr. Gayathri works with a deliberately small caseload so each child gets her full attention.
Should I wait and see if my child improves on their own?
Starting early is always better. A child's self-esteem is shaped by parents, teachers, and peers, and the longer a child struggles without the right support, the more their confidence erodes. Confidence is much harder to rebuild than reading skills.
Want to know if structured intervention can help your child?
We offer a free 15-minute consultation to understand your child's needs and discuss next steps. No pressure, no commitments.