Gareth

• Gareth has cerebral palsy. He has a tracheostomy.
• He uses a computer with speech output to communicate (specifically a Mercury with Speaking Dynamically Pro software). He also uses a communication book with Mayer Johnson Picture Communication Symbols (PCS).
• Gareth is a big fan of Star Wars.
• He has an awesome semi-recumbent tandem bike that he loves to ride with his dad
• We started to work with Gareth and his parents to teach him literacy skills when he turned 3 years old.
• In this video, Gareth is 5 years old. He is reading a book about Clifford independently and is answering questions about the story.
• Gareth is ready to enter Kindergarten as a reader. His literacy skills exceed those of many of his typically developing peers.
• Visit the rest of the website to learn more about how Gareth learned to read. 

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