10/18/2026
💜 A NEW CENTER. A NEW WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES: A packed house and an 8-year-old with a powerful message highlighted Wednesday’s GRAND OPENING AND RIBBON CUTTING OF THE CHILDREN’S DYSLEXIA CENTER, located at Waubonsee Community College’s Aurora Downtown Campus!
Held during Dyslexia Awareness Month, the celebration marked the opening of the only Children’s Dyslexia Center in Chicago’s western suburbs and a new opportunity for children with dyslexia to receive specialized, one-on-one tutoring that builds skills, confidence, and hope!
Among the most touching moments came from 8-year-old Liam Tecson and his mother, Amanda, who shared their family’s journey.
Amanda recalled the heartbreaking day Liam came home from a spelling test believing he was dumb. After testing revealed dyslexia, their family finally had an explanation for the unique way Liam learns.
“I found out my brain works differently,” Liam proudly told the audience.
And when asked what having the new center just 15 minutes from home would mean to him, Liam had the perfect answer:
💜 “It will make me more confident because I have good teachers for dyslexia.”
Guests also got a firsthand look at the new center’s thoughtfully designed tutoring rooms. Each space features acoustic wall panels to reduce noise and distractions, dedicated workspaces, and specialized instructional materials to create a quiet, supportive environment where children can focus, learn, and thrive!
Made possible through a partnership with the Scottish Rite Freemasons, the new center provides individualized tutoring using a multisensory, structured language approach to help children strengthen their reading, writing, and spelling skills.
For those seeking additional information about the Center, please visit www.chicagodyslexia.org/enroll/
