We are about to start a 13 week program called Cognitive Brain Development with both our kids. Reuben is taking the first 13 weeks, and Becky will be doing it the second 13 weeks. Both our kids have some learning issues we are trying to address that are getting in the way of school. Reuben starts Monday, January 5th, and goes twice a week for 13 weeks.
I wanted to do before and after posts to show his progress, but I felt a little hesitant talking so candidly about my children's learning issues.
SO, I wanted to issue a disclaimer. IF you are my child, and are reading this post later as an adult or teen I want you to know you are so so so smart! You are amazing! Cognitive brain development is a tool we used because I, as a parent, was struggling to meet your educational needs. There is nothing you did wrong--everyone's brain learns and progresses in different ways and I needed help learning how to teach you.
Seriously, Reuben is so smart. He blows me away in math. He is better at me in math. I'm not kidding. Sometimes I am still working through a problem and he already has an answer when we do math together. Reuben is brilliant at puzzles, and fixing things. If something breaks in the house, he's my go-too when Daddy is at work!
Reuben is 10 years old and in 5th grade. He started reading at the end of 3rd grade after many struggles in learning how to read. The reason I wanted Reuben to do cognitive brain development is for spelling and writing issues, as well as some visual processing issues. We started with the Gibson Test, and I was blown away by my child's scores.
Here is a screenshot of his scores. This test shows Reuben is a genius. I was blown away. But it also highlighted exactly where he was having trouble and needs help. I was so thankful to have answers!
Here is Reuben's dictation before starting cognitive brain development. Getting Reuben to write and read is very hard. He resists and does not enjoy writing or reading. I want him to love reading, and to enjoy writing! Reuben has done copywork since kindergarden.
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| this is a written narration we did in year 4, term 3 |
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| this is a dictation we did in year 5, term 1 |
I am hopeful for improvement in reading, writing and in visual processing issues after his 13-weeks of cognitive brain development. Reuben has visual sequencing issues and motor issues (clumsy). He also wants to work on these things and is excited for the program. In May, when he finishes, I will post a review and new samples of his handwriting.
Reuben, I am so proud to be your mother, and I love you. Thanks for being an amazing son. I hope you can look back on these 13 weeks and see how it helps you grow and learn and become who God designed you to be!
