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[Carolyn Heaney]

Canned programs are easier for the teacher but not the best avenues for  
unique individuals.

Yes!!  I completely agree. I am lucky because that is how I have been trained to teach. However, I have a few children who have very specific needs and who may need a different avenue than what I have attempted thus far. Hence, the research into various "programs" out there that may offer an avenue "in" for these kids. I do not presribe to any program perse, as I know each one has pros and cons. I just thought I would look for some more objective insights than the reviews I have gotten so far on Barton, as I continue to investigate various ways "in" for children with very specific phonological processing issues.  Thank you for your insights, though. We share that philosophy of teaching!