“Ms. Sylvia, thank you for planting a seed of reading excellence and confidence in my son Terrence. When we came to you, both Terrence (then 5 years old) and I were frustrated and exhausted. I tried everything I thought possible to help Terrence learn to read, but it just didn’t “click”. We had repeatedly used what I knew to be reliable phonics lessons, worksheets, flash cards, audio/video tools, and even popular computer based learning. Terrence had completed more than half of his kindergarten year and the gap was getting wider between the curriculum and his demonstrated ability to read. Homework was an uphill battle and the thought of going to school the next day gave him more anxiety.
Other “tutoring” services had failed with my older child, so I was reluctant to go with their services for Terrence. With this in mind, the first day I brought Terrence to Spark Thinking, I had reserved optimism. However, I was instantly encouraged after meeting with you and learning more about brain intervention!
The initial assessment you provided helped me better understand where his learning opportunities were, explained why he struggled with learning to read and how you could help. I will remember what you’ve taught me about sensory processing skills for a lifetime.
The intervention plan you outlined for Terrence guided me and gave Terrence goals that improved his reading skills and confidence. He began participating in his classroom more each day. Reading became easy and fun for Terrence with help from Spark Thinking! Also, the gains he made during his first intensive summer with you made it all worth-while, especially when he started school later that fall. Homework became a “breeze” and even his teachers noticed his use of visualizing skills and improved reading at the phoneme and word level.
Before Spark Thinking, he would literally cry whenever asked to read aloud. After one year with you, he prefers books as gifts! Thank you for bringing out the absolute best reading and comprehension in my son. I’m excited to see him continue growing as he begins work with you in Math this summer. Thank you for developing the gift of reading in Terrence. Spark Thinking has been a true God-send for my son. We are forever grateful!”