TESTIMONIALS

"I wanted to thank you again for all the wonderful changes we are seeing in T. I especially love how he just walks into Lemon Tree and goes straight into Ms Courtney's room without fussing or complaining. He really likes her! Even my mom noticed how well he was doing and how much he was talking during his sessions with Ms Courtney. T's school teacher and OT have expressed seeing improvements in his speech and in his ability to follow directions. He was recently placed in a Gen Ed class for 1 hour a day, 5 times a week and is doing very well. Last May, we were told that T was nowhere near ready for spending any time in Gen Ed. I can't thank Courtney enough. She is such a wonderful therapist! Thank you for all your help!"

– Parent of Lemon Tree Student in Kindergarten

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"My daughter was diagnosed with Auditory Processing Disorder. I felt like I had been handed a diagnosis, but no plan of action on what to do with it. All the resources I could find were out of reach. They were either 'do it yourself' online resources, too far away, or the most common, so expensive they were out of our reach for a long term solution. When I found The Lemon Tree, I felt such a sigh of relief and after talking to Maria, I knew I had found a solution for my daughter. For one of the first times, I talked with someone who knew what I was experiencing and it felt so refreshing and validating to be understood. Maria has worked with my daughter to get her organized with her school work. We had issues with organization were she wasn't getting home with assignments needed for homework or wasn't getting to school with assignments she completed while at home. We have not had this issue once since Maria has been working with my daughter to organize her locker, school papers, backpack and more. It has relaxed my daughter and given her confidence because she is not constantly feeling like she is letting someone down by not showing up with what she needs. I am very blessed to have found The Lemon Tree and find Maria very comfortable for me to deal with and my daughter relates to her so easily. This is truly an answer to my prayers."

– Parent of Lemon Tree student in 7th grade

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"I can't thank you enough Maria. My son started first grade this year with hesitation and worry. He's been seeing you now for 6 months and his reading fluency has improved greatly. He's a happy and positive little guy again. I know that his time with you has set him up for a great second grade year. He also enjoys his therapy sessions so much, that he's asked to continue seeing you over the summer. Thank you."

- Parent of Lemon Tree student in 1st grade

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"Maria and Lemon Tree are an answer to prayer for our family. While our 8 year old twin daughters did very well academically, there was a nagging suspicion that something wasn't quite right with reading fluency and handwriting. Even as a teacher myself, I could never identify the problem I knew was there and this created a lot of stress during homework. By nothing short of a miracle, we were introduced to Maria. She was able to test our girls and immediately identify them as dyslexic. With Maria's amazing gift of compassion and knowledge, she has been able to turn this potential learning disability into a 'learning difference'. We see our girls empowered with the information of what makes their learning styles different. They are equipped with the learning tools to succeed, regardless of their differences, and excited about school and their individual abilities to do whatever they set their minds to! Maria has helped us see the strengths, not the weaknesses, in all learning styles. We are so blessed to have someone like Maria Saravanos in our lives!

– Parent of Lemon Tree Students (twin siblings, 2nd grade)

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We want to thank you for the wonderful job you are doing to help our granddaughter with her stuttering. As you know , as grandparents, we were very concerned that she would suffer scholastically and socially. Today, because of your dedicated care she has improved greatly. She is a confident and happy child.

The stuttering has improved not only because of the techniques you teach her in a patient and caring manner, but thru the confidence you give her every session, that some day she will control the stuttering. She is able to face people and tell them " face to face " that she stutters and its fine because she is going to a speech therapist.

We again thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping our granddaughter! We feel that you are a lifesaver! Thank you for everything!

– Grandparent of Lemon Tree Student in 7th grade

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Dear Miss Maria,

I really want to thank you for being my speech teacher. I really have come a super long way and I couldn’t have done any of it without you. You have given me the techniques and courage to do more than even someone who doesn’t stutter. I am going to miss you so much, but I realize that I am ready to move on all thanks to you. I will remember everything you taught me for the rest of my life. Thank you again for helping me through the “blessing” of my stuttering. I will never forget you.

– Lemon Tree Student, 8th grade

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Dear Maria,

I just wanted to take a moment to say thanks once again. We really enjoyed our experience at the Lemon Tree. As you may recall, I was very anxious to get started with K's therapy. You offered your services immediately and within a week K had her first speech therapy session. You taught her to say her first real word "more." You also taught her how to sign. You opened a door to a whole new world for K. We now have the Early Steps program but already I can tell you, its not the same. You have a very special way with children and I'm so glad we had the chance to meet you. Thank you for all that you have done for us.

– Parent of Lemon Tree Student, 2 years old

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Dear Maria,

I wanted to send you an email to let you know just how special we think you are! God allows Angels to spend time here on earth every now and then, the ones he trusts with his special children, the ones who have the gift of insight and glowing hearts...... ones like you!

– Parent of Lemon Tree Student in 4thGrade