Quiver0f10 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 My 9 yo son is dyslexic and we have been working through Barton's and he is getting literacy theraphy through the university here. Yesterday I went to the library and grabbed him a few of the very easy readers. Normaly he would just look through the pics but yesterday he sat down to read. When he got done his first book he was so proud of himself and excited that he just kept going. He read 4 of the books in a row. This morning he wakes at 6, stumbles down the hall and asks me where his book is LOL We still have a long way to go, but I am so thrilled for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paz Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 That is so exciting. The OG method is how my dd learned to read. We are using the Barton System now for spelling and to help continue her reading. She is reading on an 8th grade level now in 10th grade. But she loves to read and reads everything. It is so exciting, isn't it. So glad you found a method that is a good fit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 What kind of therapy is he receiving? How did you find it? What kind of testing did you have done first? Sorry - I am so excited for your ds and I want all the details!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 That is so awesome!!! Oh, it's so wonderful when they get it and want to keep reading! :) Way to go, mom! Yay!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom27 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Woo-hoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom0012 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Congratulations! That is wonderful to hear. Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 (edited) Thank you everyone! He is receiving literary theraphy twice a week via web cam through the univesity in my state. They have a speech and hearing clinic and I called them when we first moved here to have him evaluated. They offer this service as part of training for the students who will soon be graduating as therapist. Each student and client is observed by the professor throughout the program. At first we were driving there twice a week and then when gas got insane they offered the web cam service, which we jumped at. Also at first it was just speech, but the professor was helping me with his dyslexia and now it has morphed into just literacy theraphy. They use an OG based program too. The univeristy offers this program on a sliding scale but they have scholarships for income based needs. I highly recommend calling the universities in your area. He has also evaluated by a child psychologist, who diagnosed his dyslexia ( reading disorder), ADHD and possible auditory processing issues as well as possibly memory issues. He is having a complete neuro-psych eval by a Pediatric Neuropsychologist on April 30th. HTH! Edited April 19, 2009 by Quiver0f10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 This is fabulous! Yippee! I remember when this happened with my dyslexic son, at age 9 as well. After all that work, it was just so wonderful to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jensway Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Superb! I know you are both very excited. Keep up the good work! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Congratulations! That is just wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Isn't that great to see? My "never will be able to read" dd is now reading chapter books on her own and seems to have her "nose in a book" quite often. http://www.teacherweb.com/CA/PomeloDriveElementary/Mrssakamoto/printap2.stm Here are some easy readers you can print out---they might be too easy for him but they are cute and FREE> They also give a lot of practice with some of the tougher words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennefer@SSA Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 That gave me goosebumps! I am thrilled for him - and for you too! :) :party::party::party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Thanks again everyone! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pensguys Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Oh, Jean, that's GREAT!!!!!! I assigned my little guy 2 chapters to read in a Magic Treehouse book this morning and he read 3 (without me asking!)!!! I so happy for you and your little guy!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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