Nathan loved reading but had not actually learned to read. Testing revealed he had memorized books but lacked phonemic awareness. Dr. Levine identified neurological deficiencies preventing Nathan from connecting letters to sounds. Sara Lee was a strong student until struggling in history class in 4th grade. Testing showed she had difficulty retrieving words and their meanings. Immersion therapy exercising her verbal skills improved Sara Lee's language processing and comprehension, allowing her to actively participate and think more deeply in class.