Hello, I am Dr. Gayathri
I am a Certified Dyslexia Teacher and Orton-Gillingham trained literacy specialist. I founded Flourishing Kids to provide 1:1 structured reading and spelling intervention for children with dyslexia and learning difficulties. With over 2,500 hours of direct practice and families across India, the UAE, Oman, Singapore, and Australia, my focus is simple: help children read with confidence and fall in love with learning again.
My Story
My professional journey began in dentistry, where I practised for nearly 12 years. A strong interest in cognitive development and child behaviour led me to pursue post-graduation in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and eventually to specialise in structured literacy through the Orton-Gillingham method.
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Today, I work 1:1 with children in Grades 1 to 3 who are struggling with reading and spelling, many of whom have been diagnosed with dyslexia or show 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, meaning children learn through seeing, hearing, and doing all at once. I have completed over 2,500 hours of direct intervention and continue to deepen my expertise through advanced clinical training.
Who I Work Best With
​Does this sound like your child?
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Knows some letters but struggles to read simple words
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Guesses words instead of sounding them out
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Struggles to spell simple words despite repeated practice
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Feels frustrated or has lost confidence in reading
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Has been diagnosed with dyslexia or is showing early signs of a learning difficulty
My credentials
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Licentiate (Teaching Level) in Multisensory Structured Language Therapy — Maharashtra Dyslexia Association
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Foundation Degree in Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) — Maharashtra Dyslexia Association
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Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education Needs
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M.Sc. in Counselling and Psychotherapy
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B.D.S. (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)