Explanations Helps Kids With Learning Disorders Shine

Recently at a birthday party, Island resident Julie Ogata Ciobanu was listening to her daughter talk to her friends.

“One girl said, “My brother has ADHD,” then another said, “I have dysgraphia and phonological awareness,” followed by my daughter Carys saying, “I have ADHD, dyslexia and dysgraphia.” The girls all started high-fiving each other and another girl looked sad and said, “I don’t have anything.” We realized that many local families are dealing with learning challenges, and because of Cindy, they know they’re nothing to be ashamed of!”