Treat The Cognitive Deficit (rather than the symptoms):
Clearly, learning disorders and ADHD can have a devastating effect on a child’s future. It makes sense that if a child or adult with a learning problem has a weakness in one or more thinking or processing skills, that one would treat the cognitive deficits directly rather than merely trying to provide additional instruction in the academic area where the student is struggling. Yet that is the approach of this nation's school special education services, private tutors and learning centers. That is why many families end up very disappointed in the outcome of such efforts. Often, once a child is in the special education system (RSP pullout assistance or special day class), they remain in the system the remainder of their years in school and their academic performance rarely improves markedly. They are merely "given support" until they graduate.
The long-standing belief has been that learning disabilities and intelligence (IQ) are innate and “hardwired” in the brain from birth. Consequently, the primary approach to treating learning disabilities has been to either; 1) provide intensive drilling of an academic skill, or 2) identify teaching techniques which can “teach around” the processing disorder that is the cause of the learning problem.
However, current research in the neurosciences has demonstrated that the brain is capable of making significant physiological and functional changes if stimulated in the proper way. While other programs (directed at treating processing and cognitive disorders) have resulted some improvement, their protocols have been inconsistent in frequency, intensity, and duration, and the overall results have generally been inconsistent. However, more recent research has demonstrated that a process called neuroplasticity can be maximized if the cognitive skills training tasks are structured properly. Brain Power® was engineered to provide that structure, with the frequency, intensity, and duration of treatment required for maximum cognitive development. Consequently, it is now possible to effectively treat the processing and cognitive deficits which are the underlying cause of learning disorders.
The Brain Power® cognitive skills training program is the most comprehensive and sophisticated program currently available. It is comprised of over 50 training modules in the areas of auditory processing, visual processing, visual motor skills, attention and concentration, impulse control, language processing, reasoning and memory. The auditory processing modules are also effective in treating articulation disorders.
Once a child’s processing/cognitive disorder has been corrected, they will be ready to receive maximum benefit from later tutoring and academic instruction. Further, once the processing/cognitive disorder has been treated, a child will be able to keep pace academically with his or her peers in the future. No longer must a child struggle with a learning disability their entire life. Brain Power® will allow you to directly treat a child’s learning disorder.
While Brain Power® treatment is best provided by professionals in the field of education and rehabilitation (Locate a Brain Power Provider) , Brain Power® makes it possible for a family member to provide cognitive skills training at home. This is important because there are often physical, financial, and insurance limitations that prevent daily treatment in a clinical setting. Brain Power® is affordable, which allows treatment to be provided as long as the patient needs it. The Brain Power® cognitive skills training program is computerized, highly structured and user friendly. By completing our free Trainer Orientation program, a family member will be able to effectively provide the treatment a learning disabled child or adult needs.
Note: It is recommended that Professional Administration be utilized to assist with assessment, treatment planning, and post-treatment assessment. We are happy to help you evaulate your treatment options (see Product & Services Menu).
