The story below is part of an article that appeared in LIN magazine:
Nadia van Rooyen tells the story of how her son Dihann overcame his attention and concentration difficulties.
This is our success story. Well, more the success of my son. Dihann was born early and we were informed that if he lived to three months it would be a miracle.
Well, I am proud to say my little fighter is turning nine this year. We enrolled him in a mainstream school in Grade R and was sure that he would excel in school just as he did in life, but half way through the year we were informed that he was not coping.
In Grade 1 he seemed to be struggling with attention and concentration. We tried medication, which seemed to calm him down, but still his work continued to be a worry.
At the end of Grade 2 we had him tested and were shocked to find that he was way below standard.
I was devastated for him, as he did so much and trusted that all the hours of work would pay off. In total desperation I sat down in front the computer and said a small prayer, asking for a solution. I cannot remember what I Googled, but I came across the Edublox site. While reading the success stories I just knew this is it!
I phoned Sue and very calmly she said, “Come, let me help you.” We made the appointment and soon after that Dihann started his first class. I had high hopes that this would, in time, make a difference. Never in my wildest dreams could I anticipate how soon we would see the change in my son. Three weeks after we started, I received numerous questions from other moms in his class, as well as teachers, with questions like, “What have you done?” I just smiled and said … EDUBLOX.
In a few weeks Dihann went from struggling to being second in his class; he could focus on the task at hand and finish it.
His writing had improved so much so that when I checked his book I asked him who was using it to write in. He smiled at me and said, “That’s all me, Mom!” He gave me a hug and said, “Thanks Mom, it is hard work and I sometimes hate it, but I love the rewards.”
This year Dihann started Grade 3 and I was afraid that the fire in him would grow cold as the days went by, but it did not.
He remained motivated and continues to amaze me. Since day one he never received anything less than 80% for his tests, and I can truly say we found the answer in EDUBLOX and my son was given a second chance.
