Parents whose children once hated to read are delighted to see them smiling while they sound out words thanks to a local group lending a hand and ear.
The Vernon Learning Disabilities Association (VLDA) marks its 48th year of providing tutoring and advocacy services to students with learning disabilities and their families.
In celebration of Learning Disabilities month this October, the VLDA is sharing some of its summer success stories.
鈥淚 have noticed huge changes in self-esteem,鈥� one parent said of their son. 鈥淗e feels more comfortable in new situations and is able to transfer what he has learned. He is more aware of letters and sounds all around us.鈥�
The parent whose little guy hated to read said: 鈥淣ow he often has said that reading with (his tutor) is the best part of his day.鈥�
One of our tutors describes a primary school student who entered the program, 鈥渁lready shocked, almost defeated.鈥�
The tutor was able to use her skills, plus materials specific to the student鈥檚 needs.
By the end of the summer, he was, according to the tutor, 鈥渃onsidering himself a reader.鈥�
Since 1973, the VLDA has been providing instruction and assistance in the community, and 2021 was no exception.
鈥淒espite all the stresses of this past summer 鈥� COVID-19 and the new behaviours it required 鈥� cleaning, masking, social distancing, plus the extreme heat, and the fires鈥� our tutors and students worked through the summer,鈥� said Viv Norris, with the association.
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