Stephen Guffanti

As a medical doctor, teacher, tutor, author, and homeschooler, Dr. Guffanti brings a unique background and tremendous insight to his talks. He is also loved by his audiences for his warmth and sincerity. Born with a passion for education, Dr. Guffanti, dyslexic and a kinesthetic learner, has focused on creating education that meets the needs of all children. Dr. Guffanti has served as the medical director of a clinic specializing in learning disorders, where he discovered 70% of those children labeled ADD or ADHD were misdiagnosed. As a physician, he has treated in emergency rooms children who join gangs after failing in the education system.

Dr. Guffanti is the author of the Rocket Phonics reading program (www.rocketphonics.com) and the book Is it Really ADHD? This is the book about which parents say, "This saved our family." Rocket Phonics is a reading program so unique it has a patent pending. Rocket Phonics uses the strongest phonics system available in a revolutionary way, with revolutionary results: In a recent study of home school families using Rocket Phonics for three months, students using Rocket Phonics improved their reading skills by an average of 8.9 months.

Workshops:

The Purpose of Passion See your child blossom -- create an environment that supports your child's passion. Home schooling offers the unique opportunity to do just this, an opportunity that seldom exists in a classroom environment. Laugh as you learn how to work with your child's passion while avoiding the most common mistakes. You'll be inspired!

ADHD vs. Kinesthetic Learner: Which is it? (Part 1) Know someone who moves too much or doesn't seem to pay attention? This is the workshop for you. Dr. Guffanti will bring you into the heart and mind of the ADHD child. Learning styles filter the details people see and their interaction with others. You will experience the world as a kinesthetic learner does, discover how IQ and other tests don't effectively test kinesthetic learners, and why they are often misdiagnosed. You will experience both laughter and tears, but most of all, you will develop a deep understanding. Understand your child -- and possibly your spouse -- better!

ADHD vs. Kinesthetic Learner: Living Happily with Your Child (Part 2) Transform your home to more calm, happy and loving with a new way of interacting with your child. Experience dramatic improvement with these coping skills, resources, and techniques! Whether you are using medication or not, find your child's strengths and help your child compensate for any weaknesses. Dr. Guffanti offers hope for the future, and solutions for today. Tell everyone you know this workshop is a must.

Getting a Great Start in Reading Learn the #1 skill to ensure your child's reading success, a skill you can start building in very young children. Learn the five skills every reader must master, and get the tools so your children have these vital skills. The result? A child who reads well above grade level, and who loves to read. Have fun while learning hands-on tips you can begin using today!