SAN LUIS
OBISPO, Calif., May 21, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Lindamood-Bell, an education company dedicated to
enhancing reading and comprehension skills for people of all ages,
has helped a young boy with dyslexia learn to read, face the
demands of school, and read to his cherished rescue dog, Sammy.
When Roan Gentry started school in September 2022, his mother, Ruth Gentry, noticed her son's behavioral
problems and emotional distress. "He became a different child at
school and was having behavioral problems like I have never seen,"
Gentry recently told Newsweek. "He was escaping to the
bathroom to get away from class every day, having problems with
other kids, and coming home crying and angry." With her son unable
to read a single word by the age of 7, Gentry presumed her son had
dyslexia before his diagnosis in April
2023. The Yale Center for Dyslexia and
Creativity estimates dyslexia, the world's most common
neuro-cognitive disorder, affects 20 percent of the population and
represents 80 to 90 percent of those with learning
disabilities.
In a life-changing twist of fate, a disabled rescue dog named
Sammy entered the scene. When Roan met Sammy at the shelter, they
bonded instantly. Sammy became Roan's biggest supporter and best
friend, helping him cope emotionally with everyday
challenges.
Meanwhile, Ruth knew she had to help her son with his learning
disability. She turned to Lindamood-Bell's instruction to
develop Roan's reading skills. During two daily live online
sessions, Sammy remained steadfast by Roan's side. "I have my son
back now," Ruth said. "He no longer has behavioral issues in
school. He is no longer depressed." Today, Roan reads a book to his
beloved rescue dog nightly. Ruth has chronicled Roan's growth and
his relationship with Sammy on TikTok and Instagram.
Roan's journey has been full of challenges, but with the help of
Lindamood-Bell and with Sammy by his side, his future is
bright.
About Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
Lindamood-Bell
believes that all children and adults can learn to read and
comprehend to their potential. For almost 40 years, their
evidence-based instruction has changed the lives of individuals
with learning challenges such as dyslexia, ADHD, and autism. In
addition to their 50 Learning Centers, they provide professional
development for educators worldwide and engage in peer-reviewed
research with universities including MIT and Stanford. Visit
www.lindamoodbell.com to learn more.
Contact: Erin Bell,
Director of Communication, 378024@email4pr.com, 805.541.3836
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