Archive for March, 2008

From time to time we will share the joy of some of our clients. Today, here’s what Steven has to say:

“I can’t believe how much this program has helped me. It changed my life! Immediately in the sports I can see the ball traveling at 65-70 mph coming straight at me and I can hit it. My stats were 21 at bat and 15 hits and that is incredible for me. I think I was one of the best on the team. I went from the bottom of the batting order to close to the top!” Steven Schuetz age 14 Congratulations Steven! It always thrills us when we see what is possible when people such as yourself have done the program and then experienced all of the wonderful side benefits! Not only is learning made easy, but life becomes more fun and satisfying, because our potential is enhanced in all areas! God bless you and your parents efforts in truly changing your life for the better! ~ the LGS Staff

30 short pages boldly declare a statement of truth that can ignite a revolution against historical “mud slinging” and set a young generation free of dyslexia. Truth has the power to set folks free. Knowing the truth about the root causes of dyslexia can empower pioneers to blaze a trail through traditional mindsets and perhaps stop an epidemic of learning disabilities that currently claims the lives of one in five children. Does anyone care about these disheartened children? Will anyone help their struggling families? Is anyone brave enough to champion a life-saving effort? Is anyone willing to sing a new freedom song? Jan Bedell, mother of a mentally challenged young adult, has sacrificially labored for two decades – 16 years to work with dyslexic children. The neurodevelopmental approach has successfully addressed root causes of dyslexia and set them free of debilitating symptoms. Dyslexia is no longer a death sentence. There is hope! Jan Bedell is helping families. Jan Bedell is singing a freedom song! This spring Jan Bedell is writing her final paper to obtain a Master’s in Special Education Degree from Texas Tech University. The abstract is entitled, “Dyslexia: The Neurodevelopmental Approach.” Results from her volumes of research on dyslexia could only be summarized in 37 short pages for her professor. The remaining details must wait for publishing in a book. We applaud your pioneering efforts, Jan Bedell! Thank you for dedicating your professional life to the study of the root causes of dyslexia, ADD and other learning disabilities. Thousands of families have been helped and are deeply grateful for your neurodevelopmental solutions. Sing on! Sing loud! Sing strong a Freedom Song!

Learning can be made easy! How? With all learning problems there is a root cause that can be identified and remedied. When the brain and body are communicating efficiently then sensory input is improved and the learning process can become a joy. Learning Disabilities has become an epidemic in the United States. Labels like Dyslexia, ADD/ ADHD, PDD (Developmental Delays), and Autism. These labels have invaded the lives of children and their families and have forever changed the landscape of education. Has the joy of learning been diminished? Yes, it has without a doubt. The professionals at Little Giant Steps are trained to utilize the Neurodevelopmental Approach and have had many years of success in making learning fun again! We address these “symptoms” by using a two-fold assessment. First, using a battery of educational tests, a baseline for math, reading and comprehension is established. Next, a developmental evaluation where nine levels of development in six areas of function are assessed. This information gives the neurodevelopmentalist the basis for writing an individualized program. The program will address the root causes. The one common element in all learning issues, from our point of view, has to do with sensory dysfunction. Built into the brain is the element of neuroplasticity which is the natural ability of the brain to repair those areas that are deficient, incomplete, or damaged. We firmly believe that we can make a difference in the lives of our clients because we’ve seen it over and over again. Learning can truly be made a joyful experience that will last a lifetime.