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In: Help for Children with Learning Difficulties…
As a matter of fact, he enjoys reading so much that it isn't unusual to see him reading for pleasure now. The first time I heard him say he was 'going to bed a little early so he could read before going to sleep' was music to my ears!!…His math scores have made a dramatic improvement. He is in a combined Geometry/Algebra course and lately his scores have been in the 90's or above on his daily work and tests. And for the first time ever he is ahead of his younger brother in their math lessons. Read more…

In: What Causes Dyslexia? An Alternative Theory
Six months after this second reading test, Werner's reading efficiency was tested once again and found to be equal to a second-year college level. His eyes now fixated only 37 times in one hundred words. The number of regressions, already low, remained the same. He could now read 230 words per minute. This means that, in less than one year, Werner's reading efficiency level improved by twelve years. Read more…

In: Dyslexia in Children: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Rapid improvement was noted during the fourth term. By the end of the school year Terry-André was no longer reversing letters. "The other day," said Mrs. van Zyl, "he picked up a book and I was amazed to hear him actually reading without any stammering, hesitation or repetitions. It was the first time he had ever managed without being taught the words first. Now, whenever there is any spare time, he asks if we can read." Read more…

In: Overcoming Dyslexia
I just received his report card where he got a 75 in reading and a 72 in writing. This is phenomenal for a so-called dyslexic who used to average in the 40's! He recently told me that he no longer gets a stomach ache when he reads. He can now read for an unlimited time period whereas before he could only go for 5 minutes or so. He is improving all the time and his self-confidence is back up where it should be, he feels great! Read more…

In: Overcoming Reading Problems
I just would like people to know how wonderful it is to have something at last that works for the child!… Because their focus is so much better we have less homework and what we have goes quickly. Their spelling has greatly improved and learning new words has become a game, not the dreaded chore it once was. Read more...

In: Understanding and Overcoming Learning Difficulties
His reading became more fluent and correct, and his spelling and creative writing improved remarkably. His handwriting and neatness improved to the extent that he received an award at year-end ceremonies… Once a boy without confidence, he has now played one of the leading roles in his school's second-grade concert. Read more...

In: What Causes Learning Disabilities?
Her class teacher foretold that Anene would never be able to pass second grade…. Beyond expectations, Anene was promoted to third grade…. In the mid-year exam of fourth grade she already held seventh position in her class with an average of 69.7 percent and at the end of that year fourth position with 73.9 percent average. Read more…

In: Spelling Problems in Children
Within a month, she was able to remember how to spell a few words, and then just like a baby learning to talk, she began to experience a rapid snowball effect…. Six months ago, her spelling tested at a Kindergarten level, and is now at a 6th grade level. This is just still so amazing to all of us who have struggled with her. Read more…

In: Program Improves Reading
For 15 years Karusha Kratz has only been able to read four words. But after a two-week intensive learning program called Audiblox, Karusha can read 45 words. Karusha, 15, has Williams syndrome…. School principal Ross Miles said he was excited by the program's results. "We are very impressed by the short-term gains, they have been significant." Read more…

In: Hope for Slow Readers
"He had been on medication to improve his concentration until then. We stopped it and haven't looked back," she says. "Within a week there was an improvement." And the B's and C's, which appeared on his report card for learning subjects last year have been replaced by A's… Read more…

In: Effective Help for Reading and Spelling Difficulties
It is only a few months later and Burger reads without sounding even a single word. "Every week he scores full marks for his spelling tests, as well as for maths. He has started writing in cursive and now does his homework without me having to tell him, as if he now enjoys it"… Read more…

In: Conquering the Learning Block
Jayesh never showed any interest in reading, his concentration levels were low and he detested writing. His intelligence quotient, however, was above average. Today, Jayesh no longer avoids reading. His conversation skills have improved and he has become attentive. Read more...