Even though Henry had strong comprehension, reasoning ability, and social skills, his difficulties with the mechanics of reading and writing continuously got in his way. Henry frequently understood how and what was needed to complete tasks, however, his performance was significantly slowed because basic academic skills were not automatic. Despite his intelligence and significant potential, he often became frustrated because he had such difficulty reaching that potential. At Winston Prep, Henry receives intense and systematic decoding and encoding instruction throughout his day. His program is designed based on research-proven methods to remediate students with dyslexia, but at Winston Prep, we go further to adapt these methods to Henry’s specific set of strengths and weaknesses. Therefore, at Winston Prep, Henry’s reading and writing program is specifically designed for him and no one else. As Henry’s basic skills improve, his curriculum focuses on abstract and critical thinking. At Winston Prep, we are able to individualize programs based on strengths and needs as students overcome their difficulties.