The ClearPath Story

It matters who's teaching your child.

When your child is struggling to read, the person teaching them matters. Specialized training, structured instruction, and a deep understanding of dyslexia can make all the difference.

I know what it feels like to struggle with reading and wonder why it seems so easy for everyone else.

“Why is this so hard for me?”

That question shaped my journey—and ultimately led me to the right support that changed everything.

Now, I help children experience that same breakthrough every day.

Kathleen Ferrufino, Certified Academic Language Therapist and Dyslexia Therapist
Kathleen Ferrufino, M.Ed., CALT

Certified Academic Language Therapist & Dyslexia Therapist

Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)
Dyslexia Therapist (2024)
Dyslexia Practitioner (2016)
Master’s of Special Education from George Mason University
Certified Teacher K-6th General Education
Certified Special Education Teacher K-12th
Kathleen Ferrufino, Certified Academic Language Therapist and Dyslexia Therapist
Dyslexia Specialist
A Different Way Forward

Why Most Reading Help Doesn’t Work

Dyslexia isn’t about effort or intelligence—it’s about how the brain processes language.

That’s why traditional tutoring can leave children feeling frustrated, discouraged, or like they're simply not trying hard enough.

The right, structured approach does more than improve reading. It gives children the tools, support, and confidence they need to discover that they can learn.

Why ClearPath

What Makes ClearPath Different

Every child learns differently. ClearPath combines proven instruction with personalized support to make reading feel understandable, achievable, and even fun.

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1:1 Specialized Support

Focused, personalized sessions tailored to how your child learns best.

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Structured Approach

Step-by-step instruction that builds real reading skills—not guesswork.

Multi-Sensory Learning

Engaging methods that help information stick and make learning click.

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Confidence First

We don’t just teach reading—we help rebuild how your child sees themselves as a learner.

The ClearPath Difference

The Moment Everything Clicks

Sometimes progress isn't just about reading a difficult word. It's the moment a child realizes they understand something that once felt impossible.

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Reading without guessing

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Saying “I can do this” instead of “I can’t”

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Feeling proud instead of frustrated

Right support. Real confidence.

Because when reading finally starts to make sense, everything can start to feel a little different.

Certifications and Trainings:

  • Certificate of Completion awarded to Kathleen Ferrufino for dyslexia therapy training from Dyslexia Center of Austin, dated May 17, 2024.

    Dyslexia Therapist

  • Certificate of membership from the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) awarded to Kathleen Ferrufino from St. Cloud, Florida, as a 2026 CALT Member, with an expiration date of February 1, 2026.

    ALTA

  • Certificate of Achievement awarded to Kathleen Ferrufino for Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner (W.D.P.), issued September 12, 2024, with a decorative blue border, Wilson logo, and signatures of co-founder and vice president.

    Dyslexia Practitioner

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