Give Us 4 Months for a Brighter Future!
Parents come to us all the time feeling helpless and concerned that their child “just isn’t getting it” at school or “is feeling left out” in social settings. Time after time, we identify speech/language challenges that were so subtle they were missed, or so ineffectively addressed via tutoring alone. [...]
From Our School To Law School – Max’s Story
Max’s parents were worried about his future. He was an intelligent kid who loved learning about history and current events. He was social and had strong relationships with his family and friends. But his grades were mediocre, at best. He could not write a legible essay with correct grammar and [...]
Bully Proofing Paul’s Story
You parents are the best judges of your children’s development. You know what is going smoothly and what is not! You know how your children’s skills compare to their siblings and peers. You probably saw the signs… maybe your child wasn’t talking by 18 months? Maybe she was talking, [...]
Elmer Fudd Probably Used a Sippy Cup – Tommy’s Story
Did you know that sippy cups can be harmful? Bottles and pacifiers too! Here is a story you won't want to forget! Tommy raced across the courtyard and into our office, cheeks flushed, and eyes wide with excitement. He was out of breath, panting with his mouth wide open. [...]
Exactly What is Dyslexia, Anyway?
There is so much confusion and myth surrounding dyslexia. I decided to take this opportunity to answer the questions that keep popping up in my discussions with our parents and teachers. This information comes from a compilation of textbooks on dyslexia, especially Sally Shaywitz’s book, Overcoming Dyslexia, and my own [...]
Building Confidence is like Building Legos – David’s Story
During his first month of kindergarten, David gave a speech to his entire class. He shared a Lego creation he had built by himself as he presented information about the history of Legos. David spoke clearly and confidently. His teachers and classmates understood every single word, and David exuded pride [...]
