Jul 31, 20172 minFive Major Myths About DyslexiaDyslexia has become one of the most controversial learning disorders out there. It’s no wonder. People with no education or experience in the field, martia...
Jul 28, 20172 minThat Old Reading WindowI was working with Carter this week, a boy with dyslexia and a lot of emotional issues as far as reading goes. He’s made a lot of improvement. But not enou...
Jul 22, 20172 minPlease Don’t Make Me Read Outloud!Kyle is a nice boy going into sixth grade in a few weeks. He’s had a great summer, mostly playing video games, the only thing he truly excels at. Oh, and h...
Feb 3, 20171 minJacob Today!For a while I kept up with Jacob’s progress, talking occasionally to Michelle or meeting her for lunch. But life pulls you in so many directions and so many...
Dec 6, 20162 minJacob is on Fire…Academically!Jacob…entering the final days These days with Jacob are a blur. He is on fire academically and seems to have moved through the auditory processing skills th...
Nov 20, 20163 minDyslexia…What a Roller Coaster Ride!Jacob Days 41-45 The first time that I arrive for Jacob’s session on day 41, I am expecting the worst. Not as far as Jacob goes. I know that he and I will ...
Oct 27, 20163 minWe’re Making Headway! Yay!The first time that I arrive for Jacob’s session, I am expecting the worst, but I am greeted by the old Michelle. Her grin is huge and infectious. Jacob’s ...
Sep 30, 20163 minJacob’s Report Card – a Real Shocker!When I arrive for Jacob’s session, I am expecting the worst, since Michelle has fallen into that pit of despair she can’t seem to climb out of. I am surpri...
Aug 11, 20163 minJacob Pulled Out of His Fog!Jacob Day 25 The weather is gorgeous these days and the traffic is mild as I commute to the City by the Bay. These past few sessions have been fantastic. J...
Aug 8, 20163 minMore Ups and Downs for Jacob on His Road to Overcoming DyslexiaJacob Day 20 I ring the doorbell, staring at the beautiful stained glass window on the maroon door of Jacob’s house. Michelle greets me as usual, but she lo...
Aug 6, 20163 minJacob’s Road to Recovery, the Ups and DownsJacob Day 15 I am not greeted with a game of hide-and-seek today. It is quiet in Jacob’s sprawling Victorian home, and I am a bit frazzled as I visit with M...
Aug 4, 20162 minJacob’s Learning SuccessJacob Day 10 Today Jacob isn’t waiting for me. He seems to have his own agenda upstairs. Michelle is proud once again. She tells of Jacob winning an award...
Aug 3, 20162 minJacob is Reading Harry Potter!Jacob Day 6 When I arrive a bit late at Jacob’s house today (that San Francisco traffic is terrible), Michelle is bursting with joy and pride. Jacob has bee...
Aug 2, 20162 minJacob…A Gifted Child With Dyslexia!These are the days when there is little change and little reward. The balance board is used, tracking sheets, and a system of correcting perceptual skills. ...