Reviews on the Publisher's Website

Reviewer: Midwest Book Review
Title: A first-rate consultation book
Learning Disabilities: There Is A Cure by educator Addie Cusimano (a specialist in the field of reading) is an instructional guide specifically written for parents, educators, and physicians concerning practiced and proven techniques to overcoming the extra challenges of dyslexia and other learning disorders that affect students .... A first-rate consultation book drawn from an extensive field of practical experience and offering time-proven methods that work, ... [this book] is very highly recommended reading for anyone charged with the responsibility of educating a child with a learning barrier.

Reviewer: Nancy Gardner, a teacher
Addie's book is full of practical advice and instructive examples... I worked in her learning center for several years....Every educator, every parent, should have a copy of this book.

Endorsements from Readers

I understand my own learning skill weaknesses so much better now. I wish I had known this years ago.

The book was easy to understand and clearly made me aware of the need we have to include these skills in our reading programs.

A wonderful book for all teachers to read, especially our future teachers.

Reviewer: a school psychologist
I understand in greater depth the specific learning skill areas involved with learning disabilities. It has helped me to improve my diagnostic work and to better meet the needs of dyslexic students.

Reviewer: a teacher
I look at my students differently now. I have become a better teacher as a result of reading your book. My students are learning to read and retain material at a much faster pace! Each chapter contains an explanation of various skills students must develop in order to learn with ease, the author's findings in regard to those skills, and then what is needed to teach these basic learning skills.

Reviews at Amazon.com

Title of Review: The Best Book on this Topic I've Read
The title of my review really says it all. This book gives hope and guidance. It is written by a real expert but she doesn't use a bunch of technical words. The book is a joy to read because of how she presents it and because of the information in it. You will find things you can do right now to help your child. ... Just read her book!

Review Title: A book all parents should read
I am a parent of a 9 year old child (3rd grader) who has had trouble in school since kindergarten. We have struggled to understand why such a bright child was having so much difficulty in school. This book helped us understand that the problem was that she was deficient in specific learning skills that could be developed with proper instruction. We didn't even realize these skills were involved in learning. It also offered suggestions as to what we could do, as parents, to help her develop these skills. It has given us the information we need to knowledgably discuss our concerns with her teachers.

Reviews at BN.com

Review Title: Reading Disabilities
I never realized there was so much to learn in order to read. Ms. Cusimano wrote it so well it is easy to understand. It will be a big help in assisting my Grandchildren. I hope it reaches alot of teachers to help alot of children

Review Title: For parents too!
This book is not just for educators but also for parents of children who are struggling to understand why their child, who is bright, is having trouble in school. This book describes in straightforward language the four basic types of learning skills, how to recognize deficiencies and what can be done to overcome them. It also explains the type of help you need for your child and why the typical classroom teacher is unable to help.

Review Title: A Valuable Book for All Teachers
Addie Cusimano's book was an eye-opener for me. As a former middle and high school science teacher, I always wondered why some of my students learned so easily, while others who were just as intelligent had difficulty. Now I know why. Had I known this when I was teaching, I would have been able to understand and help my students so much more.

Reviewer: Sandra Stage, a teacher
I have worked with all levels of Achieve: A Visual Memory Program for a number of years during its research stage. I have been impressed with the gains made by students (both gifted and challenged) from the age of five to adulthood. After the words have been used for the purpose of teaching visual memory, I found that they were excellent choices to expand reading, spelling, and vocabulary skills. We could quickly and easily discuss prefixes, suffixes and roots of words.This series helped round out our program of learning skills. I believe that anyone who uses it will appreciate the advances made by the students.

Reviews at Amazon.com

Reviewer: A Homeschooling Parent
After completing Levels one to four of Achieve, my son was given a standardized test. His reading improved two grades.

Review Title: No Child Left Behind
This is a great way to keep kids from being left behind. Many years ago, there was more of a focus on visual memory and more kids were better readers. It isn't the best technique for everyone. Yes, some kids do not learn best by this method but most kids do! Be sure to get another book by the same author also, Learning Disabilities: There is a Cure.

Reviewer: A grateful parent of a fifth grader in public school
I would like to express my gratefulness for the workbook, Auditory Sequential Memory Instructional Workbook. My daughter was in the fifth grade when I started using it with her. She had expressed a concern about "hearing the teacher talk but not being able to remember information." In using the workbook with her my husband and I have seen a steady improvement in her school work. I would like to see this workbook used as a regular classroom exercise.