What do you think about cognitive skills training programs for improving attention, memory, auditory and visual processing, logic and reasoning? I recently heard great things about a program called “Learning RX” (that is the newer franchise name, the original, sister program is called “Pace”).
It sounds fantastic and they published pre- and post-test scores that show an average of +3 years gain in cognitive skills that were below age level, using the Woodcock- Johnson lll cog. skills test. The speech-language pathologist who owns the Learning RX franchise near me told me that she has used many programs, including Lindamood-Bell and Fast Forword and this program gives phenomenal results in a much shorter time (six months) and across a broader range of skills. I’d love to know if this kind of training is recognized as valid by experts in the field of learning disorders. Thanks so much.
There are so many well-meaning and probably well-trained individuals who what to help our kids. My advice to parents is to do as much research on what is known vs what is claimed before using any, much as you would if you needed the best specialist for a serious medical problem.
Step One: Fully clarify what learning, language, and motor disabilities currently exist. This data would be found in the formal psycho-educational, speech-language, or occupational therapy evaluations. Then, discuss the needs clarified in these studies with someone who can integrate the full picture and develop the best interventions. Your speech therapist might be excellent. However, much as you would if you family doctor told you that your son needs an operation, you might want to get a second opinion.
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Special Education