Susan Barton is thrilled when parents choose to share their journey, knowing it might offer hope to other families struggling with dyslexia, like this parent did:

When Max tested at a pre-K reading level at the beginning of second grade, I was devastated. He was about to enter a new school, and I had no idea how to help him. We tried so many things—nothing was working.

I started researching, calling tutors, and reading everything I could. That’s when I found Laurie, a Certified Barton Tutor in Fort Myers. From the first phone call, I felt like I could breathe again. She understood. She listened. She recommended coming in to have Max screened for dyslexia. The screening was a turning point. I was relieved when we found out it was dyslexia.

In just one school year, he went from pre-K to second grade reading level. But the most meaningful transformation was in his confidence. He started reading road signs when we were in the car. I feel like Max’s approach to learning has changed. I think a lot of that is because he now has confidence in his own abilities. Watching him believe in himself again has changed everything.

Laurie gave Max a space where he felt safe and successful. She also gave me the tools to support him at home. I can’t say enough about her and the Barton Reading & Spelling System.

If I could go back and tell myself one thing at the start of this journey, it would be,
“It’s going to be okay. Just keep moving forward.”

Allison Ross
Parent
Fort Myers, FL

Laurie Frydenlund
Masters-Level Certified Barton Tutor
ort Myers, FL