I met Logan when he was in high school. I didn’t get to know him deeply, but even in a short time, he and his mother left a lasting impression on me.
Logan lived in a Portland suburb with his close-knit family. He had been identified as both bright and learning disabled when he was quite young. Despite his best efforts, reading, writing, and spelling just didn’t come easily. His parents were deeply invested in helping him succeed—but nothing seemed to work.
His mother reminded me of the woman in the Bible who had struggled for years with a health issue, spending everything she had on doctors but never getting better. Logan’s family poured time, energy, and a great deal of money into therapy and educational interventions. And yet, they weren’t seeing the progress they hoped for.
Years of Searching for Solutions
They had worked with a therapy agency that used computer-based games to help Logan improve eye-tracking and left-to-right processing—important foundational skills. And while these interventions had helped in some ways, key areas like auditory comprehension and writing fluency remained significant challenges.
That’s when someone referred them to me.
A New Approach
I met with Tyler and completed a personalized assessment to understand how his brain processed information. Then, I worked with his mom to create a plan that would shift how they approached learning at home—focusing not on what Tyler couldn’t do, but on how to work with the way his brain was designed.
Our plan included:
- Training his auditory processing through read-alouds with follow-up discussion
- Incorporating more sentence-level writing practice, like typical 4th–6th grade classroom assignments
- Building stamina for the physical act of writing
- Talking openly with Logan about how his brain works, so he could befriend his own learning process
The Missing Piece (and a Joyful Call)
About two weeks after our session, Logan’s mom called me, her voice bubbling with excitement.
“We finally found something that works!” she told me.
I reminded her that I couldn’t take all the credit. The foundation laid by previous therapy had certainly played a role. And more importantly, I always pray before I meet with clients, asking God for wisdom and insight. I believe He’s the one who provided the final puzzle piece that had been missing all along.
What I had offered was a new layer of understanding—and a plan that honored the way Logan’s brain naturally functioned. And with that, everything began to fall into place.
A Word to Parents and Educators
Logan’s story is one I carry with gratitude. It reminds me that when we feel like we’ve exhausted every option, there may still be a path forward—we just need a fresh set of eyes and a willingness to try something different.
If you’re a homeschooling parent or an educator feeling overwhelmed, here are a few lessons from Logan’s journey:
- Every child’s brain is unique—what works for one may not work for another
- A personalized plan rooted in strengths can spark change
- Small shifts in language, expectations, and instructional methods can lead to big growth
- Prayer and persistence are powerful allies
Want similar help?
Through my special education consulting services, I help families:
- Understand their child’s learning differences
- Develop personalized strategies for success
- Build confidence and independence in students
📧 Email me at homeschoolspecialed.pm@gmail.com
Or call or text me at: 971-515-9760.