Fast Forword

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Fast Forword

• By Annie Wilkenson

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What is Fast Forword?

• Computer Program
• Works to Rapidly Builds Language Skills
• Receptive Language Skills
• Expressive Language Skills

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How was Fast Forword Developed?

• Scientists conducted studies
• Comparing brain structures of
• Children with Normal Reading
• Children with Reading Difficulty
• Scientists Noted Differences and Concluded
• Certain Brain structures are essential for
  learning.
• This Program was Designed to
• Exercise certain brain structures
• Which would allow children to learn more
  efficiently.

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Why Does Fast Forward Work?

• Works to repair the root of the problemnot the
  symptoms.
• Works to retrain the brains ability to respond
  to stimulus.

• Increases brains processing speed by
  conditioning change through
• 1. Frequency
• 2. Intensity
• 3. Adaptivity
• 4. Motivation

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Who will benefit from the Fast Forword Program?

• Children with
• Language Delays
• Language Based Learning Disabilities
• Reading Problems
• Difficulty Following Directions
• ADD
• CAPD
• PDD
• Even children who just want to excel.

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What skills does Fast Forword Develop?

• Phonological Awareness
• Working Memory
• Listening Comprehension
• Attention
• Grammar
• Syntax

• Decoding Information
• Reading
• Language
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• Overall Communication

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Other Rewards to Fast Forword

• Children will
• 1. Develop Higher Self-esteem.
• 2. Have Fewer Behavioral Problems.
• 3. Become more engaged in Classroom
  environment.

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How Does Fast Forword Work?

• Uses computer games Activities
• Slows down and Amplifies tradition stimuli to
  allow the brain to process the information.
• Works on gradual levels to increase that stimuli
  until the child is processing at normal level.

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Length of Fast Forword Program

• 90 minutes a day
• 5 days a week
• 4 - 8 weeks

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Results of Fast Forword Program
From Standardized Tests
From Stand. Tests

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Technical Support For Fast Forword

• Fast Forword runs on Windows Macintosh.

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Getting Your Fast Forword Program Started

• Fast Forword Fees
• Training of Fast Forword Provider ?98.00
• Pricing for number of Fast Forword Participants
• 1 Participant 1,500.00
• 2 - 4 Participants 850.00/per user
• 5 - 9 Participants 800.00/per user
• 10 - ? Participants 750.00/per user
• ? Trained Provider is required to administer
  program.

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