Jennifer Hauser

In first grade Jennifer began to have trouble learning to read and write. Her teacher suggested to Jennifer’s parents that she be tested for a possible learning disability.

Upon the diagnosis of a learning disability, a special learning program was developed for Jennifer. Part of the program includes spending an hour each day in the resource room with Ms. Ricci. Since Jennifer began working with Ms. Ricci, her performance at school has vastly improved.

Jennifer has many friends and an active social life. Her best friends are Melody James and Brenda Dubrowski. Jerome is her pen pal. Her favorite subjects in school are science and math. She likes playing soccer and listening to music. Jennifer’s favorite foods are cinnamon toast and celery with peanut butter!

Jennifer is discovering that having a learning disability is nothing to be embarrassed about. Instead, Jennifer talks openly about it, allowing children to see that having a learning disability is no big deal. She says, "Some things I learn slowly and some things I learn quickly, but I am able to learn just about anything. I just learn in a different way. Ms. Ricci teaches me the way I learn best."

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