Having a child with dyslexia is not only a struggle for the child but a struggle for parents who want to provide the right support to assist with the challenge of reading and doing school work. Jan Wahl was a support to my son and my husband and I through the most difficult period of transition from being a non-reader to a proficient reader. Jan used the program known as Preventing Academic Failure to strengthen my son's skills in reading vocabulary words and short phrases. This style of learning, which differs from the more traditional approach, helped to bridge the gap. The outcome was very positive and resulted in better grades and less frustration for my son.
Pat Kringas
Dr. Wahl has worked with my 9-year-old son
for a year, using her tremendous skill and expertise
from years of working with children with dyslexia
and other learning disabilities and from teaching
teachers how to work with them. She has helped him
make significant improvements in his reading and writing
strategies and skills, which have contributed to improving
his self-esteem. Dr. Wahl has liaised with his elementary
school as appropriate to ensure coordination with
curriculum and has recommended modifications in spelling
and other areas that were implemented by the school.
Dr. Wahl is devoted, warm, patient and full of compassion.
She has seen the best in my son and has high standards
for him; and as a result, he is encouraged to give
his best. Dr. Wahl's skill combined with her loving
gentle manner have contributed greatly to my son's
continued improvement.
Peri Johnson
"With patience, understanding, and a wealth
of knowledge, Jan taught our daughter the strategies
and techniques necessary to become a successful reader.
Not only did our daughter acquire a love of reading
but tremendous self confidence as a person and a student.
We feel so lucky to have found Jan."
Stephanie and Todd Krawchick
It is difficult to put into words the overwhelming gratitude, respect and admiration I have for Janet. What can I write that will communicate how I feel towards a woman who has transformed my child's life, and in turn, mine.
My daughter has had an IEP for 5 years. Unfortunately, we did not know Janet until this year. If we had known her years ago, I am convinced my daughter would not still need an IEP. My daughter had lost her self-confidence; she was depressed and frustrated. It was frustration, tears, and fears for both of us.
Janet is calm, steady, kind, compassionate, encouraging, and humorous. She immediately identified my daughter's problems and after careful observation and consideration offered strategies to overcome and close the learning gaps. She restored my daughter's confidence. They laugh and learn together. My daughter looks forward to her lessons.
Janet is a treasure, a rare person as well as a teacher.
M.T.