Salum, was not diagnosed with any disabilities learning or otherwise. He did not have any special needs in the traditional sense, but his biggest challenge was difficulty reading.

He was unable to identify letters and their sounds. When his mom attempted reading with him, it proved to be a challenge. His mother brought him for an evaluation to help identify and address his issues.

Although he did not have any identifiable disabilities, he was unable to achieve his fundamentals due to improper pre-schooling. Through the use of Jolly Phonics and specifically tailored learning strategies, Salum maintains the top position in his class.

When I first started working with Fazeer, my intent was to address his communication challenges that were identified.

He was non-verbal, would make sounds, possessed writing challenges, poor letter formation and was unable to read. Through thirty (30) minute sessions for (2) two terms, we focused on and addressed handwriting skills, letter sounds, blending and basic communication skills. As a result, he is now able to read and speak clearly. Through consistent daily work, we were able to get him reading and writing fluently. He is now in Std. 2. He is at class level and has a passion for reading and has improved overall tremendously. He has further excelled, placing in the first top (5) five students in his class.