Real Simple Magazine Spotlights Lindamood-Bell Student’s Path to Success
In the December 2024 issue of Real Simple, Ruth Gentry shares how adopting Sammy, a disabled rescue dog, transformed her son Roan’s life. Sammy’s resilience and Roan’s bond with him helped them navigate challenges. Roan struggled with learning and emotional issues, unable to read by age seven until he was diagnosed with dyslexia in April 2023. Ruth enrolled Roan in Lindamood-Bell online instruction, where Sammy provided steady support during his daily sessions.
Now, Roan’s confidence has grown, his behavioral issues have improved, and he reads to Sammy each night. Ruth’s story of growth and resilience is shared on TikTok and Instagram, showcasing the profound impact of Sammy’s companionship and Lindamood-Bell’s instruction.
Watch Roan read aloud from the Real Simple article about him and Sammy!
In a poignant moment from the article, Ruth shares a memory that captures the deep bond between Roan and Sammy:
Then one morning. Ruth came downstairs to find her boy and her dog on the couch. “Roan was literally asleep on top of Sammy,” she says. “I just broke down crying. I told myself, I can’t give up on him.” She took Sammy to the UC Davis veterinary hospital, where she learned he had a congenital anomaly affecting his kneecaps. A vet suggested a wheelchair and physical therapy. Sammy got his wheels and took off running, Ruth says. So did Roan, who was diagnosed with dyslexia at age 7 and started intensive tutoring with Sammy at his side. Now Roan and the Insta-famous Sammy (@sammys_chariot_of_fire) read together every night. (Excerpt from Real Simple, “The Lab Mix with Wheels & a Penchant for Story Time” December 2024)
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