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Success Stories

Following are parent testimonials for kids we’ve worked with over the years.
Some of the testimonials are from the parent evaluation at the end of the program, some came in mid-way, whereas others were unsolicited letters or notes. They are in no particular order and are not grouped by program. Courtesy of SONIC Learning, Australia

“Our daughter improved a tremendous amount with the program in the areas of auditory processing and working memory. There are visible gains in many areas of her life, particularly in competitive gymnastics. She has also improved her communications skills and is more involved in conversations than she was before. This is what we had hoped to achieve with the program.

She enjoyed the program and we would strongly recommend it to others. We will definitely be back if she needs a tune up or further improvement in these areas after a break.

Thank you for your assistance and support with the program. We are grateful.”

Auditory Processing Disorder, Working Memory

“Amelie was a very reluctant reader and reading was really hard work for her. More often than not she would read with no meaning and zero comprehension and her reading accuracy made it impossible for her to know what was going on. So one thing we noticed, fairly quickly with Fast ForWord, was her accuracy with her reading. She could actually understand and enjoy what she was reading. Fast ForWord made a huge difference and that was a massive gain for us all”.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

“Last year Matt was not wanting to go to school. He’s a really social kid, outgoing, confident little lad, and he didn’t want to go to school. He was waking up and saying ‘I don’t want to go to school, school’s boring, I don’t like school,’ Since Fast ForWord I haven’t heard that at all. His assessment at the conclusion of the 5 month subscription showed a gain of 34 months taking him from an estimated grade of Year two and eight months to a grade of Year five and six months. Fast ForWord has made a big difference for Matt”.

Learning Difficulties

“Within a few weeks of the program Dominic’s ability to articulate was at a more advanced level. School Spelling tests results jumped from 70% to 100%. He won his first ever award for English within the first month of the program. Even his ability to play chess and memory for everyday things improved. My only regret was not doing the program sooner.”

Learning Difficulties

“What we didn’t expect from Fast ForWord was that his confidence would improve. His confidence to keep trying, it’s opened up avenues in his brain.

At first he couldn’t concentrate for longer than 5 minutes but now he can do the 10 minute game. He does his ‘brain work’ before school, after he gets up.

We knew Fast ForWord would help his reading, he’s actually read a book now, but what we didn’t expect was an improvement in his behaviour. The teacher has noticed it and so have we.

It’s been well worth it and I intend to continue with it after we complete Reading Readiness”.

Reading Difficulties

“What I really like about Fast ForWord is that it’s visual and stimulating and teaches the basics which aren’t really taught that well at school anymore. It’s just assumed that kids pick it up. But when children are like George and they don’t learn the way every other kid learns, they don’t pick it up. We’ve got four emails from his teachers and the learning support teacher at school talking about the progress George has made. His reading has improved. His speaking has dramatically improved”.

Learning Difficulties

“Fast ForWord does what no other intervention can do: it starts with cognitive skills like memory, attention and processing speed and works from the bottom up, using the principles of neuroplasticity. Best of all, the program can be done in the comfort of my own home. Having the home based options sure beats sitting in traffic, racing between therapy appointments and shoving dinner down from the back seat.”

Autism Spectrum Disorder

“I would never have begun to imagine that he could make progress on the scale that he has. It’s been absolutely incredible”. Watch Heather and Mary describe the changes Brodie got from using the Fast ForWord programs for 6 months, including how he is now reading Harry Potter novels, and how his confidence has improved.

Dyslexia

“This program has done wonders for Ella. It’s been hard work for all of us, but the changes are truly amazing. The reading program has been particularly good for her, as being able to decode more easily has increased her desire to read.”

Reading Difficulties

“Liam has had a leap in his expressive communication, his general behaviour and following instructions in class has improved. Just wanted to tell you of the positive improvements he is having already and it has only been 4 weeks.”

Autism Spectrum Disorder

“Good improvement in concentration… reading prolifically and the teacher has noticed an overall improvement in the classroom… best money ever spent.”

Auditory Processing Disorder

“I am thrilled with Louise’s results. I have also noticed a real shift in her, it seems that her mind is so clear and not “foggy” anymore.”