My son Zachary had fallen woefully behind in reading due to a convergence insufficiency problem complicated by ADD. Not only was his reading poor but his spelling suffered significantly as well. After only two months of working with Mrs. Spelman we have seen a significant improvement in both spelling and reading. Zach adores his reading coach and it is easy to see why. She makes learning spelling and reading easy and she makes him feel like he can do anything as she celebrates every accomplishment, big or small. I am thrilled that we found her!
C.B.
I was referred to Milaura Spelman by a friend who was very pleased with her work. She greatly helped her daughter and my friend could not say enough wonderful things about her. I soon found for myself that Mrs. Spelman's approach and techniques truly work. Mrs. Spelman very accurately diagnosed my son's reading issues and quickly started giving him the tools he needed to become a stronger reader. She has a wonderful way with children and she encouraged and inspired my son to want to be a better reader. Thank you for all of your help.
A. K.
My husband and I were at our wits end trying to figure out how to handle our son's learning needs with Dyslexia. We couldn't seem to get any firm information from the school system on which way to turn. The school had him in their reading programs and we were reinforcing at home but none of it seemed to make a difference. After researching on the internet we were further frustrated. We visited our pediatrician to get direction, and he gave us Mrs. Spelman's number. We can't believe the difference; he is starting to read everything now. He looks forward to going and really enjoys his time with Ms. Spelman. We would recommend her to anyone who has a child that hasn't been able to reach their potential in a traditional school setting.
K.P.
Our son was stubborn and very reluctant to seek assistance. After a few visits, Milaura won him over and he now participates wholeheartedly. We have seen noticeable improvement in his comprehension and assignments that involve written responses. Milaura is prepared, professional, and always cheerful. We recommend Mrs. Spelman as a therapist and social guide.
D & J (parents of a fifth grade student)
Mrs. Spelman has made a tremendous difference. The noticeable improvement in our child's reading comprehension and analytical abilities cannot be overstated. She is professional and personally committed to our child's success. Her kindness, patience, perseverance, and optimism are evident at all times. Mrs. Spelman is a blessing.
(mother of a 5th grade student)
Our son is beginning to "blossom" in his reading and writing skills, thanks to the support he receives from Mrs. Spelman!
K. R.
Our daughter loves language therapy. She feels so comfortable with Mrs. Spelman and already in six months is showing remarkable improvement. Mrs. Spelman provides tools for parents to work with their child at home and is always available whenever we need her. We couldn't be happier!
J. M.
Our son has struggled below grade level since kindergarten. We searched and searched for what might be the problem. We finally had him diagnosed this year with dyslexia. We worked with private tutors, tutoring centers, and he repeated Kindergarten. Trey attended summer school, reading camps, and after school tutoring. Nothing seemed to help us break through to get him at grade level. After the diagnosis, it became clear to us that he needed a tutor to teach him the way that HE learned best. Milaura has been that for us! We have seen tremendous differences as well as his teachers at school. Trey has become more confident using the strategies that Milaura teaches him. He is now in 2nd grade and moving into 3rd grade next year. We cannot be happier that Milaura is in our lives!
R. L.
Mrs. Spelman has been a fabulous addition to our therapy team! My son is on the Austistic Spectrum and is making excellent progress. Milaura has given him the specialized, one on one attention he needs to facilitate his beginning reading skills. Milaura's relationship with Jake has helped him build his confidence in a fun, non-threatening environment. Not once has he been too overwhelmed, and now he is excited about learning. In addition, he has been thrilled to discover his hard work is paying off by spotting his reading words in both books and in the world around him. Milaura also facilitated his social skills/friendship skills through the Social Bridges class. Not only was it a great class filled with easy to use techniques, but it was a fantastic experience for my son. He looked forward to the group with much anticipation every week. I highly recommend Mrs. Spelman, she is a terrific resource!
J. H.
My son has been diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome and ADHD. Although he is very bright, he struggles a great deal in school. Mrs. Spelman's credentials as a speech/language pathologist, a reading specialist and her caring nature have made her a good fit for my son. Over the past year, Mrs. Spelman has been working with my son on his writing. When they first started, he struggled to get his thoughts on paper and he could barely write a sensible paragraph. Now I find him writing for FUN! In fact, on his last progress report, his teacher listed his writing as one of his strengths. Not only has Mrs. Spelman helped my son, but she has also helped me. Her expertise has been an asset in helping me pinpoint my son's strengths and weaknesses and helping me navigate through the school system. I often think of her as my "educational psychologist". Mrs. Spelman is a caring professional who has made a difference in my son's success.
M. C.
Mrs. Spelman has been a true blessing in our life. I had been searching for a while for a program that would help my son with his dyslexia. Our paths crossed and we began work with the Wilson Language program. He is now approaching 5th grade and this program is really showing its true effectiveness. With much persistence we have stuck with it and my son has shown better self-esteem and progress in school. Not only were we fortunate to find the program, but also to have Mrs. Spelman as our teacher. She has a wonderful way with our son, not only in teaching the program but making him feel good about what he is doing. We are so happy to have an amazing, caring and wonderful person working with our son.
L. S.
Our daughter is a high-functioning autistic child with whom Milaura has been working with for over 1 year. She has been an important part of our therapy "team" and has really worked with us to find the right direction in her speech therapy. Milaura's best quality is her willingness to tailor her approach to the needs of a particular child. We have really enjoyed working with her, and appreciate all her hard work in helping our daughter improve in comprehension, sentence structure, increasing expressive language, and more. She is also knowledgeable regarding social skills and is a great choice for anyone with a child on the autism spectrum. But most of all, she is a caring and dedicated professional!
M. S.
There are not enough words to express how happy we are that Milaura Spelman is in our lives. Before finding Milaura we were lost in finding help for Grant, who was diagnosed with Auditory Processing Disorder and speech difficulties. Milaura took the time we needed to explain our many questions and concerns. Now, 6 months later, Grant has the knowledge, confidence and tools needed to succeed in school. We can’t thank Milaura enough for all her hard work and dedication. She is our shining star!
J. W.
My 10-year-old son loves knowing how things work. He can retain information from the Discovery Channel, the History Channel, and the Science Channel. When it comes to reading, he struggles with souding out words and fluency. He becomes frustrated and usually ends the reading session in tears. After Mrs. Spelman evaluated him, she was clearly able to tell us what areas of reading he needed to work on. After 11 sessions, Mrs. Spelman has improved my son's confidence. She has shown him that she understands his problems and that she can help him. We still have a long road ahead of us, but my son's reading has improved. Most of all, a reading session has not ended in tears for some time now.
B. W.
My daughter was diagnosed with a speech delay while in pre-school. Once she was diagnosed, I immediately began looking for help. Mrs. Spelman came highly recommended by two friends who said she was "knowledgeable" and "caring". My friends were right! Each week, Mrs. Spelman not only brought mounds of information for me, but she also brought great energy and enthusiasm for helping my daughter. She made my daughter feel loved and special, and she looked forward to every session. After a few sessions with Mrs. Spelman, my daughter began showing drastic improvements in not only her speech, but also her self-confidence. Thanks to Mrs. Spelman's great knowledge and care, the speech sessions ended within a few months. My daughter is now in kindergarten and is doing very well. Mrs. Spelman will always hold a special place in my daughter's heart as well as mine.
A. R.
Before working with Mrs. Spelman, my daughter had already been seen by two speech therapists with little progress. Basically, she would not communicate with other therapists or would only project just above a whisper. In a short time she began enjoying her therapy sessions and speaking in an audible voice. This gave her confidence to speak around others, as well. The feedback that Mrs. Spelman shares is invaluable in reinforcing the techniques they do one on one, by also doing the exercises at home. We share them with the teachers, who always appreciate it and work them into her IEP. Mrs. Spelman has become more than our daughter’s speech therapist, she is a family friend, whom we have come to trust and respect very much.
Y. E.
Our son, JC, was diagnosed with speech and language delay at age two. Concerned, we enrolled him in a group speech therapy program through the school system. Progress was steady but seemed slow, so we decided one on one speech therapy would be a great supplement to his school speech therapy. We researched several speech and language therapists in the area and chose Mrs. Spelman. She has been JC’s speech therapist for the last two years. JC has progressed exceptionally well and has mastered most of his speech sounds. As parents we only want the best for our child. Mrs. Spelman was the best choice that we made for our son.
T. H.
Mrs. Spelman has an innate understanding of how children learn and provides them with an environment that ensures their success. She looks at each child as an individual, teaching them using strategies that focus on their strengths. Mrs. Spelman combines her knowledge of speech and language development and learning to develop goals for each child. She is a consummate professional!
Judy N. Levin, Ed.D.
Mrs. Spelman brings an extensive knowledge base and experience to her work. She relates well and is able to bring out the best in children of all ages. Her work in speech and language therapy and social skills training complement one another and gives her a unique perspective. It is my pleasure to work and consult with such a competent and professional colleague.
Carol T. Miller, LCSW
Mrs. Spelman has such a positive energy and provides a wonderful environment which stimulates learning. She has a vast background and many diverse experiences to draw upon when working with all types of children. I would highly recommend Mrs. Spelman as a professional who will do what it takes to meet the needs of any children with whom she works!
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