The following data are from the parents’ self-reports of changes over the past year

(office notes are from 1/05-6/05 only).

Copies of the originals are contained in a binder in the waiting room.

 

[Some portion of the training may have been done in home therapy, noted here in parentheses.]

 

AVERAGE CHANGE--RANGES OF CHANGE--MEDIANS OF CHANGE

 

 WEEKS

% IMPROVEMENT

%-age RANGES

MEDIAN

 

 

 

 

<= 6

54%

15-95%

~50%

12

60%

15-95%

~70%

18

70%

60-90%

~75%

>= 24

79%

45-100%

~80%

 

 DATE

WEEKS

(#)=HomeVT

%  PROBLEM

RESOLVED

COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

6/18

12

95%

(A=PDD Spectrum) Teachers comment on changes, academic and social. Writes more. Not so shy. Attention span is increased.

6/16

6

15%

At times reads better, coordination improved.

6/16

12

70%

Big improvement. Word recognition improved. Some frustration yet.

6/13

18(12)

70%

Spelling up from F to B, more confident.

6/11

130

75%

(A) Grades have improved, more fluent, less stress.

6/10

6

20%

Focuses longer. Responds faster.

6/9

6

40%

(A) Pays attention longer. Speaks better. More socially outgoing.

6/6

12

80%

Reads more and more smoothly. Less frustration.

6/4

60(54)

80%

(A) Teacher notes improvement in learning. “Lost look” now gone.

5/21

12

>30%

(Vision Impaired) Teachers note improvement in math, science.

5/20

6

30-40%

Passing most tests. *School resists helping.* Remembers better.

5/19

12

70%

Spelling easier, getting B’s. Tries harder. More outgoing. Reads more.

5/19

6

90%

Attitude improved. Doing much better in school. Homework done on time.

5/16

30(18)

60%

Doing better in reading and spelling. Progress is good.

5/14

38(20)

--

Doing well in all but math. Returning for therapy.

5/12

6

>35%

Abilities have greatly improved. Happier, more self-confident.

5/7

6

50%

Prints neater. Happier. Attitude better.

5/6

6

20%

Reading improved a bit. Very outgoing.

5/3

12

85%

Completes work in school now. Made honor roll. Student of the month. Teachers have called to remark on his improvement. Stress in school reduced.

5/2

6

30-40%

Doesn’t complain as much. A bit more confidant.

4/30

52

40-50%

(A) Real improvement out of school setting. Picks up on more things faster.

4/28

72

90-95%

Report card improved. Teachers pleased with his progress.

4/28

6

60%

Math is much better, much quicker. People note he seems happier.

4/25

6

60%

Reads independently and more often. Stopped calling himself “stupid.”

4/23

14(8)

70%

Made much progress. Progress in reading and spelling.

4/23

6

90%

(A) Writing beautifully now. Participates in sports for 1st time ever.

4/21

6

70%

Reading comes easier. More satisfied with school experiences.

4/21

6

>90%

School notes that his progress is off the charts. Some frustration yet.

 DATE

WEEKS

(#)=HomeVT

%  PROBLEM

RESOLVED

COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

4/19

6

70%

Behaves differently (better) with glasses on. More organized in thought processes. Reads all the time, more age-appropriate materials.

4/18

12

90%

Reads more fluently. Optimistic. Confidence is amazing.

4/16

24

80%

(A) Scored above age readiness levels for 1st grade.

4/16

6

50%

Grades have improved dramatically. Reading up from D’s to high B.

4/14

6

70%

School is impressed, happy with math grade. More organized, relaxed. TG.

4/2

16

60%

Does work more independently. Grade up from F to C.

Doesn’t feel like a failure. More responsible.

4/2

48(30)

95%

Reads tons more. Tries more activities. Understands directions.

3/26

6

70%

Math teacher: “great improvement.” Asked to bring test home to show grade.

3/15

48

--

Wants to read more, helps by tutoring. Grades from F to A.

3/15

6

40%

(A) Improvement in cognitive areas. Confident, independent.

3/12

6

20%

A bit more confidant.

3/11

36

80%

(A)   Having math problems yet. Gets out of seat.

[Later found to be a desk design problem, noted by her OT.]

3/10

48

85%

Learning Support teacher has said whatever we’re doing is really working.

3/7

6

80-90%

Comprehension and reading pace improved. Wants to succeed. More enthusiastic. No longer feels “stupid.” Our prayers are answered.

3/5

12

20%

Does work w/less supervision. More cheerful. Coordination greatly improved.

3/5

18(12)

80%