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Sherryl Fitzpatrick, Director Sherryl Fitzpatrick did not start out in the field of Dyslexia. After her musical education, she has spent the first 20 years of her professional life in the private teaching field. During the past four years, she noticed that there were learning differences between her son, Cameron, and other children. It wasn’t until last year when he brought home his Grade 1 midterm report card that it was evident there was something wrong. His social behavior and his grades were declining. Needless to say, he was extremely frustrated in all school tasks that required reading, writing and spelling. Sensing an urgency to uncover the problem, Cameron was privately tested by Suzanne Day, a neuropsychologist, in November 2004. In November, he was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and because of his inability to focus and read at that time, it was suggested that he be taught to read using the Orton-Gillingham Simultaneous Multisensory Technique (SMT) Method as recognized by the Canadian Dyslexic Association. The SMT course of study is intended to teach reading, writing and spelling to students of all ages, and is recognized as a method of re-education for students with dyslexia. It emphasizes the development of precision in reading (decoding) during the beginning lessons to emphasize the development of reading comprehension. The material is taught in the form of short sequential lessons, which permit the student to develop confidence and experience success in the exercises of each lesson. This program is designed for students with dyslexia; however, it is also recommended for use in Grade 1 classes with non-dyslexic students to prevent reading failure and to reduce the need of remedial help in the future. Cameron was evaluated at a Kindergarten level in word recognition, spelling and could not decode or comprehend any words. He was clearly two years behind his peers. It was recommended that he be home schooled immediately. In addition to her private music teaching, Sherryl was determined that Cameron would pass Grade 1 and that he would learn to read. The following ten months were devoted to figuring out the puzzle of Dyslexia. After receiving special training in the SMT program and tutoring her son full time during the day, Sherryl had Cameron retested and the results were astounding. He had improved two years in the time span of six months and is now at the end of Grade 2 in his word recognition and decoding skills of nonsense words, which is a very significant improvement. Using her extensive teaching experience in music and as a downhill ski instructor, Sherryl has founded Trinity Educational Services, where she offers a tutoring service for children and adults with dyslexia, which can significantly improve their reading and spelling skills. It is recommended that students have a neuropsychological assessment to ensure proper diagnosis and to facilitate learning. Students at Trinity Educational Services are taught using the SMT program with a reading therapist. Because Dyslexia is a learning disability, the tutoring service is 100% tax deductible through medical insurance coverage. Sherryl has received her accreditation by the Canadian Dyslexic Association and plans on expanding her services to include workshops and in-service training to parents so that they may in turn teach their children. For more information, please contact Sherryl Fitzpatrick at sherryl@sherrylfitzpatrick.com or by phone at (613) 823-7862. |
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