Lisa HarpJul 24, 20171 minIt’s Just Survival…Kids with dyslexia stumble over words. They guess at words. They pull their hair out while they read. Their stomachs hurt. They slouch...
Lisa HarpJul 21, 20171 min5 Great Tips for Summer Spelling Fun!We’re in the thick of summer, and really, who wants to think about spelling? Well, if your child struggles to spell, like most kids with...
Lisa HarpFeb 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...
Lisa HarpJan 1, 20172 minSaying Goodbye to JacobIt’s always sad to say good-bye to a student, but it is also one of the sweetest tastes…like taffy rolling around inside of your mouth. ...
Lisa HarpDec 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...
Lisa HarpNov 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...
Lisa HarpOct 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...
Lisa HarpSep 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...
Lisa HarpAug 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...
Lisa HarpAug 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...
Lisa HarpAug 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...
Lisa HarpAug 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...
Lisa HarpApr 63 min5 Ways to Keep Students from “Overthinking” AssignmentsI hate to shop. So much that I am often accused of having an online shopping addiction. So, when I was out of groceries earlier this...
Lisa HarpMar 253 minBattling Tricky Transitions Doesn't Have to be Difficult!Kids with learning disabilities like routines. It gives them a sense of predictability in a world that can be scary, unnerving, and...