Processing delays hinder effective learning. Once these delays have been identified the appropriate interventions can be provided. Because we offer a large variety of research-based solutions, we have many options to meet each client’s needs. These options may include one or more of the following remediation resolutions, based on the child’s needs.
We offer several effective therapies that increases focus, attention, memory, organizational skills, positive mood, willingness to complete homework and decreases anxiety. These therapies are performed on computers, are short in duration but with long-lasting effects.
One of these programs was reviewed by Dr. Edward Hallowell, the author of Driven to Distraction. He writes: “This program is spectacularly helpful. It is one of the most promising developments with non-medication of ADHD that’s come along in a long while. This is a really solid, extremely helpful non-medication intervention not only for ADHD but for mental functioning in general.
The treatment of speech and language disorders encompasses ages two through high school. Weekly sessions and fun homework for practice outside of the clinic are offered.
For some children, the words are slippery minnows that their eyes can’t catch ahold of. The Irlen Syndrome is a set of symptoms that cause a child to perceive movement on the page, especially if the page has a lot of information on it. In fact, 46% of low readers are found to have the Irlen Syndrome. These children can become tired when reading, lose their place often, get headaches, misread easy words and their reading comprehension can be poor. Colored Irlen-overlays and the use of colored paper prevents the perceived movement on the page, allowing a stress-reduced
reading experience. We have Certified Irlen Screeners and Colored Filter Service Providers at each U CAN LEARN Center.
Two highly effective treatments for Central Auditory Processing problems utilize computer-based programs that are completed at home for approximately 6-16 weeks and monitored by our staff at U CAN LEARN. These can also be completed in our centers as the need arises. Worksheets are used to allow the individual to gain improved auditory processing ]skills while they are having fun completing them.
Dyslexia is caused by differing problems with the input system, whether is it visual inaccuracy, poor auditory skills or both. Our in-depth and detailed evaluation of this disorder results in understanding the specific challenges and components of Dyxlexia, that with our expertise; resolutions, effective accommodations and successful strategies are developed. Our highly-effective programs are a blend of computer based intervention, direct instructional methods (based on the Orton-Gillingham program), as well as homework practice. Using the newest award winning reading programs, struggling readers improve at least two years in reading comprehension and accuracy skill
after six months of instruction.
We evaluate Dyslexia using a team approach. This evaluation can take up to five hours and is performed by our multidisciplinary team (including psychologists, reading specialists and speech pathologists) as Dyslexia is a multi-faceted problem. Our approach toward testing uses a variety of nationally standardized measures to investigate and delineate the visual-spatial skills, auditory processing ability, cognitive functioning and achievement level of each person. A report with a parent conference is a part of the process.
We offer specialized one on one tutoring help to increase a child’s ability in writing, spelling, arithmetic and reading skills. As an accredited supplemental school under the State Board of Education, we offer graduation credits for high school students who struggle in a larger class setting. Utah Basic Skills Test tutoring is also available.
Once a learning disability or an area of deficit has been determined, we help you approach your child’s school with 504 accommodation suggestions to enable him to learn at his maximum potential without ridicule or discrimination.
As the baby-boomers age, they’re wondering where their minds have gone to! This program is a combination of our already successful memory, attention and cognitive training programs with a little word play, deductive thinking and puzzle pizzazz thrown in to make this experience fun and long lasting! A recent study involving seven adults who are completed 16 hours of this mental training have positive things to say!
