Alex came to the Manalapan, NJ Huntington at the very end of second grade because he was having trouble reading and writing. He would complete the work in class, but with much frustration. He didn't like to read at school or at home because he easily became stuck on words and couldn't get through a book. Alex's mom brought him to Huntington hoping that we could teach Alex how to read and help him improve his confidence. During his initial academic evaluation, Alex's struggle with reading quickly became evident to us. After sharing his testing results with his parents and discussing what we could do for Alex, they agreed to begin a program of instruction and couldn't wait to get Alex started.

From the beginning, Alex loved coming to the center. At Huntington, he didn't experience any of the frustration that he had in school, and felt that he was learning from his mistakes. He quickly made progress, and his mom and dad noticed a big change in Alex's confidence and motivation. Alex began to pick up books at home ask if he could read to his mom or dad. He was very excited to be able to read.

Alex is nearing the end of his program. His most recent report card was his best ever. Alex now loves to read and has become curious about everything. He's even read all six books in the Wimpy Kid series. His parents can't thank Huntington enough.

FROM: Andrew