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| When we started the Fast ForWord program it was very clear that there were simple verbal commands she just couldn't master. She was not processing the language properly. Fast ForWord taught her how to differentiate between different phonemes and other speech patterns. Her improvement over six weeks was astronomical. Her reading and ability to understand verbal instructions has greatly improved and her confidence has been boosted. |
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Sam* Age: 10 years
At 4 years old Sam was assessed to be a gifted child. He had a very inquisitive mind and used lateral thinking to solve complex problems. His parents expected him to excel at school and were shocked when his teachers reported he wasn’t performing.
His mother Joanne* said his problems were hard to understand and at times they thought he was just being lazy.
“He wouldn’t follow instructions. If you told him a list of things to do he’d get confused and only achieve the first task. At school he was struggling. Comprehension and spelling were particular difficulties. IQ tests indicated he was very bright but his teachers said he was yet to reveal his ability.”
Sam was diagnosed with Auditory Processing Disorder and completed the six week Fast ForWord Language program in the middle of Grade 4.
His mother said the changes weren’t immediate but six months down the track she can really see how he has improved.
“Sam is now starting to perform to his ability. His spelling has improved to such a huge extent that this year he won the school’s ‘OzSpell’ competition. His comprehension has also improved dramatically and his confidence has received a real boost. He is enjoying school and his teachers can’t believe the progress he has made in such a short time,” Joanne said.
*Names changed for privacy reasons
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