MOVED!
New Foundations for Dyslexics has moved!
Our new location is conveniently located close to the Reno Airport.
Our new address is 1201 Terminal Way, Reno, Nevada. The building - located on the corner of Terminal and Vassar - is called the Airport Plaza.
I look forward to seeing you there soon!
Client’s are seen by appointment only, so contact Barbara at Barbara@NFDyslexia.com or call 775-265-1188 with your questions or to schedule an assessment.
Meet My Clients
On this home page you will enjoy a short introduction to just a few of the many NFD clients. On the “facilitator” page you can read testimonial from these and other clients. I am proud of everyone of my cleints and hope you enjoy reading about them.” Best Regards, Barbara
NFD Client: Kyle M.
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Meet NFD’s recent graduate of the Davis Dyslexia Correction Program - KYLE.
Kyle is an exceptionally kind and funny young man with a cleaver imagination. He would like to produce movies some day. Kyle, continue to use your tools, do your exercises and follow your dreams!
NFD Client: Mark P.
Meet Mark and his wonderful family who came all the way from Alaska to participate in the Davis Program. Mark’s main goals were to do better in reading and math and for learning to be fun. It was great working with you Mark.
NFD Client: Camille O.
Camille came to me this summer to work on comprehension, vocabulary and math. Her goals were modest, “I want to get better at everything!” Congratulations on a successful Program Camille.
NFD Client: Sydney P.
Meet Sydney. A young, vivacious 10 year old, who came to me in Novemeber 2007. Even though she worked hard, Sydney, her parents and her teachers were frusturated by her lack of progress. With hope in their hearts, Sydney and her parents made the 8 hour drive to Carson City to participate in the week-long program. Sydney’s turn-around was nothing short of amazing. Sydney’s parents left the week filled with pride and relief; Sydney left with new found confidence and skills. (Read her mother’s testimonial on the Facilitator Page.)
NFD Client: Randy T.
Meet Randy, one of New Foundations for Dyslexia’s recent clients. Congradulations Randy for a job well done! It was a delight working with Randy and I can’t wait to hear back from him in the near future to learn of his progress.
NFD Client: John L.
Meet John on of New Foundations for Dyslexia’s recent clients - John L. John is shown here proudly showing off his mastery of the concept of “time”! John completed the Davis Dyslexia Correction© Program July 13, 07.
NFD Client: Jacob S.
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Young, Jacob S. completed the Davis Dyslexia Correction© Program with New Foundations for Dyslexia facilitator, Barbara Clark in March 2007. Only one week after the training Jacob’s mother is proud to report that he is doing really well - has a lot more confidence - and that mom and dad are definitely seeing a difference!. Congratulations Jacob
NFD Math Program: Forrest W.
Forrest W. completed the Davis Dyslexia Correction© Program with New Foundations for Dyslexia back in January 2004
at the youthful age of 9.
Forrest is an exceptionally bright and responsible young man who applied the skills learned during his time with New Foundations for Dyslexia. According to his parents, “[Forrest] changed so much [since the Dyslexia Correction Program] and is better in all areas [that we are] looking for the second [math related] miracle”.
Forrest successfully completed the Davis Math Program© with New Foundations in January 2006. Hats off to you Forrest! And may your progress continue to be true and steady!
NFD Client: Rachael L.
Rachael Lambin successfully completed the Davis Dyslexia Correction© Program with New Foundations for Dyslexia in November of 2006.
Rachael is an amazing young woman who has many accomplishments.
Her latest endeavor is the organization of a support group for overweight teens called Helping Obese People through Education (HOPE).
You can read more about Rachael and HOPE in the August 2006 edition of Teen Vogue.
Find out more about HOPE and Racheal at these following links:
Helping Obese People with Learning (HOPE)
Kids Helping Kids
NFD Symbol Mastery Workshops
New Foundations for Dyslexia Symbol Mastery Workshops:
Saturday May 13, 2006
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NFD Client: John-Henry L.
John-Henry Lambin, a client of New Foundations for Dyslexia, has created his own website to use as a vehicle to help kids (like him) to strive for all that you want to be! Kids Extreme teaches kids that even with a disability you can do all the things that you’ve dreamt of doing and live your life to it’s fullest!
Visit John-Henry at his resourceful and informative site at http://www.Kids-Extreme.com
NFD Client: Tim R.
Tim Robb successfully completed the Davis Dyslexia Correction© Program with New Foundations for Dyslexia in December of 2002.
Tim has faced his own challenges with dyslexia. He knows what it’s like to be left out and to fall behind. Tim has been judged himself and believes in taking the time to help those who need it and to see what’s inside them.
Read more about Tim and his amazing journey in self discovery and friendship through a nonprofit program called the Northern Nevada RAVE Foundation.
Erin Breen A tale of 2 kids who hang out
May 1, 2006
Stevie Yates is a teenager who likes spending time with his friends and doing teenage stuff like going bowling, visiting museums and hanging out at the mall. That’s not extraordinary in itself. But given the fact that Stevie is 14, nonverbal and autistic, it is extraordinary indeed that he can get away with his friends. It’s possible because of the Northern Nevada RAVE Foundation.
RAVE stands for Respite And Volunteer Experiences. The nonprofit program has been offering respite services to families of special-needs children for 10 years. This year, Executive Director Rique Robb added a pilot program for teenagers.
“I have always believed strongly that every child deserves a childhood, and there just was nothing here to serve teenagers with special needs,” Robb said. “So we started a program ourselves.”
Twice a month, teen volunteers meet with those with special needs, like Stevie, for an outing. Although two supervisors always come along, the volunteers pretty much pair up with those who need the help.
“How else are kids like Stevie supposed to see how teenagers act, if they don’t get out and take part in things?” asked Stevie’s mother, Stephanie Yates. “Stevie can’t be left alone. He needs people with him all the time. But this way, he’s making friends with kids his own age and learning how to act in social surroundings.” And the teen volunteers are learning a lot about life, too.
Tim Robb has become one of Stevie’s closest friends through RAVE.
“Stevie is a great guy,” Tim said. “He is fun to talk with even though he doesn’t really talk, he communicates by typing on a small computer that talks for him. But he has so much in his head. It’s just that not very many people take the time to listen to him.”
Tim is Rique Robb’s oldest son. He’s in eighth grade and he’s in the Gifted and Talented program at school. He’s on the track team and has circles of friends to enjoy. But he never misses a chance to spend an evening with Stevie.
Tim says he likes being with Stevie because they understand each other. And he’s right. You see, it turns out Tim has faced his own challenges with dyslexia. He knows what it’s like to be left out and to fall behind. Because he’s lived in both worlds, he has an interest in seeing more understanding between the two. Tim has been judged himself. He believes in taking the time to help those who need it and see what’s inside them. Inside just might be a friend like Stevie Yates.
For more information on getting involved with the RAVE foundation, call Robb at 334-9647.
Erin Breen is a Reno freelance writer and mother of three. Write her at the Reno Gazette-Journal, PO Box 22000, Reno, Nev. 89520 or e-mail erinmeehanbreen @sbcglobal.net.
http://news.rgj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060501/COL13/605010313
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