Dyslexia has become one of the most controversial learning disorders out there.  It’s no wonder.  People with no education or experience...

I 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jacob Day 20 I ring the doorbell, staring at the beautiful stained glass window on the maroon door of Jacob’s house.  Michelle greets me...

Jacob 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...

Jacob 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 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...

These are the days when there is little change and little reward.  The balance board is used, tracking sheets, and a system of correcting...