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Parents

As parents, we all want our children to be happy and to achieve the goals in life that reflect their true potential. Unfortunately for many however, we have to witness the negative effects that the symptoms of difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and ADHD can have on our children. We see them struggling at school and performing at a level that is clearly below their actual ability. We share their daily frustrations and feelings of failure and this inevitably becomes a heavy emotional burden.

At Dyslexia Awareness we understand your frustrations and fears because we have experienced them for ourselves. We also understand that for many children, the underlying cause of learning difficulties can be dealt with effectively at home in as little as 20-30 minutes a day. Because sensory/motor (integration) programmes target the underlying problem they can address a wide variety of issues. By encouraging development of the internal systems and structures that allow learning to occur more naturally they can help the struggling child to catch up and the gifted child to excel.

There are of course a number of programmes available that take this approach. In all cases, the single most important factor for success is a commitment to the programme (not the amount of money spent). It is through your and/or you’re child’s regular and consistent use that positive change occurs. When taking into account aspects such as cost, ease of use and potential outcome of following one sensory integration programme or another, our choice is the Learning Breakthrough Programme. We are more than happy to be associated with this programme and are delighted that we are now able to make it readily available from within the UK.

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My interest in Learning difficulties began with the problems experienced by one of my children during her early years at school. At the age of seven, she was still unable to read more than a few simple words or even write her own name. Like any other parents, we were desperate to find a solution to the problem. Our main priority was for her to be happy with herself. Over recent years, her confidence has grown tremendously which is a reflection of the strides she has taken in respect to her school work. These improvements are a credit to her determination and attitude to succeed against the odds. Equally, the efforts of the teachers and the school cannot be praised highly enough. Another key ingredient was I believe, the completion of a sensory integration programme. This helped to prepare her to take full advantage of the efforts that were being made to help her situation. She is without question, capable of leading a far more independent life than we would have dared dreamed possible just a few years ago. (thats her in the picture with the Headteachers special award for outstanding effort and progess).

We will do all we can to provide you with the advice, treatment and support you need to help your child achieve their true potential.

If your child is under the care of a Doctor, we encourage you to consult with them before beginning this programme. Feel free to provide any of our information to your Doctor or preferably have them contact us.

We are now the official UK supplier of the highly acclaimed Learning Breakthrough Programme. This treatment programme for dyslexia/dyspraxia has a record of success stretching back over 30 years. The comprehensive package ensures that the programme is easy to follow, fun, but very effective. This ideal home based programme is now available for delivery throughout the UK. Please contact us for more details.

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