As a little girl I HATED to read because the stories never made sense to me and I couldn't remember them. I had a hard time following and comprehending what I read. Many times I would have to go back and re-read a sentence or paragraph over and over again just to get it all to sink in. I was never tested as a child because I didn't have the behavioral issues that usually come along with it (ADHD - Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), so I was simply overlooked. In the 2nd Grade I was held back because I was considered a "slow learner." Talk about losing my self-confidence. I was devastated. I felt dumb. And for years these feelings stuck with me.
When I was a senior in high school I was getting ready for college, so I took the SAT's. Well guess what? I failed the reading section and had to take remedial reading in college. Why? Because I still wasn't understanding what I read.
Finally, at the age of 30 I was diagnosed with Learning Disabilities, the connection had finally been made! Today, I am a successful business owner and I've been married for 5 years to my wonderful and understanding husband, Randy.
I hope to educate you all and bring more awareness to LD. 1 in 7 Americans suffer from LD. If I can help make that connection in children by the time they reach the 3rd Grade we can solve 90% of reading problems and ensure that these children will have what they need to reach their full potential. Will you follow my lead?
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