My 12 year old son, Alexander, could read before the lesson with Craig, words that he knew by sight. However, was terribly embarrassed, frustrated and intimidated by words that were new and unfamiliar. So much so, that he would avoid reading like the plague, which affected his school work, but more importantly his confidence and self esteem.
The day before the Universal Reading Method session he had stated, “No, I am not doing it! I'm NOT going!” And cried, “No, I can't do it! I can't read!”
Knowing the above, you can imagine how emotional and grateful I was and still am, as I watched him transform before my eyes during the lesson. His somber face changed to one full of delight and amazement, as he tackled and read words he didn't know and self pride was bursting out of him.
It was as if a door that had previously been bolted shut, sprung open and my son's self-belief returned. At the end I could hardly speak without welling up in tears. I am so proud of my son.
The results:
After we returned home, my son asked me to buy him a book...well...imagine the swell in my heart. Not only that, he reread the list of words from Craig to his Dad, read a couple of pages of one book and a chapter of another. He has read stories to his younger siblings.
Overall he is a whole lot happier and more himself than he has been for a very long time. Alexander said, “I'm glad that my Mum made me go, because now I can read words I don't know and it feels good.” To someone who has difficulty with reading, Alexander says “I would definitely tell them to do it. It's good!” Thank-you so much Craig.
Yours in gratitude, Elizabeth and Alexander, 12 years old