Fast Forword

By: Annie Wilkenson

*Most Information contained within this PowerPoint Presentation was found within: Scientific Learning (2002)*

What is Fast Forword?

• Computer Program

• Works to Rapidly Builds Language Skills:• Receptive Language Skills• Expressive Language Skills

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.

Why Does Fast Forward Work?

• Works to repair the root of the problem…not the symptoms.

• Works to retrain the brain’s ability to respond to stimulus.

• Increases brain’s processing speed by conditioning change through:

1. Frequency

2. Intensity

3. Adaptivity

4. Motivation

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.

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

Other Rewards to Fast Forword

• Children will:

1. Develop Higher Self-esteem.

2. Have Fewer Behavioral Problems.

3. Become more engaged in Classroom environment.

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.

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

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2030

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6070

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100

Overall ADD CAPD PDD

Before Fast ForwardProgramAfter Fast ForwardProgram

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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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