Reading Rockstar incorporates the most widely researched methods for corrective reading. These methods are recognized and supported by internationally known leader in the science of how the brain reads and changes, and director at the Yale Centre for Learning, Dr. Sally Shaywitz, author of “Overcoming Dyslexia”. The therapies used in Reading Rockstar are also researched…
Continue ReadingIndications there may be a reading disorder are: Confusion between left and right, difficulty learning to tie shoes Clumsy, uncoordinated, poor handwriting but may be very precise in other instances Doesn’t recognize rhyming patterns like cat, mat, sat or difficulty learning nursery rhymes Mixes up words that sound alike such as meaning to say specificand says pacific instead or…
Continue ReadingSchools are currently overwhelmed with special needs students and insufficient funding, resources, and staff. Reading therapy is very individualized as there are multiple reasons for reading difficulties that requires one-on-one screening, assessments and therapies that the regular classroom teacher simply does not have time for and so is not trained in.
Continue ReadingReading therapy is different from tutoring or standard reading programs because it identifies why your child’s brain, eyes and auditory system is not processing sounds, symbols and phonics in the same way as children who learn to read without challenge as well why your child may have poor reading comprehension. Once the underlying factors are…
Continue ReadingYes. Connections in the brain are made strong throughout the six month program. As long as healthy nutrition, regular movement, and cognitive stimulation that is typically a part of every child’s daily life, is occurring, then the brain will not only maintain healthy connections but will continue to create new ones through ongoing learning and…
Continue ReadingEducational therapy is focused on correcting underlying learning or behaviour glitches so that your child can actually overcome limitations and experience real success. Educational therapists are trained in how the brain learns, where and why learning or behaviour challenges originate and how to help promote changes in brain organization, memory, reading, learning ability and overall…
Continue ReadingThe brain-body approach looks beyond the limitations of labels and one-size-fits-all therapies. This program seeks to uncover and correct the root cause of why your child is struggling–and there’s almost always more than one! An individualized approach which integrates various therapies helps parents to achieve real solutions in nurturing their child’s full potential. Once the…
Continue ReadingBecause this approach is not medical–the program is not covered under insurance policies. However, Registered Holistic Nutritionists are covered under several insurance companies so the portion of the program that involves nutritional consults may be covered. Although there are no guarantees, some parents are able to submit the receipts because they receive funding from the…
Continue ReadingYour child does not need a diagnosis to begin the program. The program is designed to help those with any diagnosis or symptoms related to ADHD, autism spectrum, reading or learning delays, speech difficulties, expressive language challenges, sensory processing disorder, emotional regulation, ODD, anxiety and more. The research is irrefutable that the sooner children get…
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