Success Stories

From Frustrated to Focused: Real Success Stories

Children

“Before the Fast ForWord program, our son would never make eye contact — and yesterday he reached out and
took his father’s hand! We never thought we’d witness these kinds of changes. It warms our hearts to see our son
interact with us like this. He’s now becoming more comfortable with his peers and so much happier.”

Parent of a child on the autism spectrum

““Our daughter went from struggling to sound out simple words to reading entire chapters on her own. She now
brings her books to bed every night and reads to her stuffed animals before falling asleep. Watching her
confidence bloom has been the best part of this journey.”

Parent of 7-year-old

““Homework time used to end in tears. Now my 8-year-old finishes her reading before dinner and wants to show
us her progress. She’s calmer, more focused, and her teacher says she’s finally keeping up with the rest of the
class.”

Parent of 8-year-old

““Our son’s speech therapist couldn’t believe how clearly he started pronouncing words after just a few weeks. He
now joins conversations at the dinner table instead of avoiding them. It’s like he’s finding his voice for the first
time.”

Parent of 6-year-old with speech delay

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High School Students

“My son used to dread reading assignments. Now he actually enjoys them — and volunteers to read aloud in
class. His grades and confidence have soared, and he says he finally feels smart.”

Parent of 15-year-old

“After Fast ForWord, it’s like my brain finally keeps up. I don’t zone out when teachers talk fast anymore. I can
listen, take notes, and actually understand it all.”

High school student, 16

“Writing used to take me hours because I’d lose track of my thoughts. Now the ideas come easier, and I can
focus long enough to finish my papers without stress. I’m proud of my work for the first time.”

11th-grade student

Adults

“For years, I felt like conversations at work were flying past me. After Fast ForWord, I can follow every detail —
and even contribute new ideas. It’s made me sharper and more confident in meetings.”

Professional, age 42

“As someone learning English, I always worried about keeping up. The program trained my listening and memory
so I could respond faster and more clearly. My coworkers noticed right away.”

Adult learner, age 37

“I used to lose track of what I was saying or forget names mid-conversation. Now I’m quicker, more focused, and
my family says I’m more engaged than ever.”

Adult client, age 50

Seniors

“After retiring, I realized my mind wasn’t as sharp as before. Fast ForWord gave me back my focus and
confidence. I can recall names, follow conversations, and keep up with my grandkids again.”

Senior client, age 68

“I wanted to stay mentally active, but I got so much more than that. My memory has improved, and the mental fog
is gone. It feels like a workout for the brain — and it works.”

Senior participant, age 72

“I feel more alert, more confident, and more myself again. Even my friends noticed how much quicker I am in
conversation. This program really does train your brain like you train your body.”

Senior learner, age 75

Note: These stories are paraphrased from real testimonials shared by Fast ForWord providers. They reflect genuine experiences reported by

families, students, and adults who have used the program, with identifying details removed for privacy.

Below are Case Studies from Carnegie Learning where you can read about how schools are preparing their students to become future leaders with Fast ForWord.