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The Future Hope ProjectThe Future Hope Projecta demonstration projecta demonstration project
Empowering at risk learners with a Empowering at risk learners with a non pharmacologic approach to non pharmacologic approach to
managing ADD/ADHDmanaging ADD/ADHD
What If ? What If ? Our next intervention protocol examines these Our next intervention protocol examines these
possibilitiespossibilities
• An intervention protocol could reduce suspensions and drop out rates of African American and Hispanic students by 30% or more?
What if? A $600 solutionWhat if? A $600 solution
• Audio Visual Entrainment + vitamin supplements– Costs per student =$600 (first 4 months) $30
per month after that (D, iron, zinc/cooper, Omega 3)
• Series of disease specific vitamin supplements based on Vitamin D designed to provide nutritional support for ADHD
Wings AcademyWings Academy
• Milwaukee Charter School of 150 students
• 70% of students have IEP
• School is college preparatory public school for 1st through 12th grade students
Funding sourcesFunding sources
• Use IEP special flow through funds to pay for equipment
• Title One funds to pay for staff and parent training
• Private funding from Foundations or school advocate (s)
The DeviceThe Device
• The David Alert• Specially designed for
ADD/ADHD• Manufactured by
Mind Alive/ Edmonton• http://www.mindalive.
ca
Completed AVE researchCompleted AVE research
• Minnesota (1997,98)
• Yonkers N.Y (2001)
• Minnesota (2001)
• Minneapolis (2005)
• North Dakota (2005)
• Milwaukee (2008) ongoing
ADD and AVEADD and AVEPre & Post TOVA ResultsPre & Post TOVA Results
Heart Of The Lakes Elem. School - MinnesotaHeart Of The Lakes Elem. School - Minnesota1997 - Michael Joyce Ph.D.1997 - Michael Joyce Ph.D.
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Inattention Impulsivity Reaction Time Variability
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Post
30 participants
1 SD
Mind Alive Inc 1999
Spalding Reading Students & AVESpalding Reading Students & AVEGrade Equivalent Reading LevelGrade Equivalent Reading Level
Heart Of The Lakes Elem. School - MinnesotaHeart Of The Lakes Elem. School - Minnesota1997 - Michael Joyce Ph.D.1997 - Michael Joyce Ph.D.
2.9
3.9
3.5
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Pre BWE
Post BWEGrade
Equivalent
BWE Group Non BWE Group (N=8) (N=12)
Mind Alive Inc 1999
Spalding Reading Students & AVESpalding Reading Students & AVEAVE Vs Non-AVE GroupAVE Vs Non-AVE Group
Heart Of The Lakes Elem. School - MinnesotaHeart Of The Lakes Elem. School - Minnesota 1997 - Michael Joyce1997 - Michael Joyce
1.5
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7.2
5.8
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BWEGroup
Non BWEGroup
8 - AVE12 - Non AVE
Instructional Grade Percentile Normal Curve Reading Level Equivalent Rank Equivalent
Mind Alive Inc 1999
Seven School Minnesota Study Using AVE Seven School Minnesota Study Using AVE to Treat Attentional Disorders. (n=204).to Treat Attentional Disorders. (n=204).
Improvement in BDS scores from School/Teacher ratings for BDS scales. Generalized Anxiety, Inattention, Major Depressive Episode and Hyperactive-Impulsive Disorder. A score of 10 is the norm. (P=0.001) n=204
Pre AVE
Post AVE
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Post AVE
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Test Measures
Changes in Oral Reading Scores (Slossen-R) by Grade Level (P=0.001) n=204
Mind Alive Inc 2002
The Future Hope Project reviewThe Future Hope Project review
• Introduction by Dr. Lueck
• Review of what AVE is all about
• See the students in action!
Audio Visual Entrainment createsAudio Visual Entrainment creates
• Improved blood flow into cerebral cortex
• Reduced CBF is associated with ADD, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and aging.
• Improved sleep
• Improved Serotonin production
• Improved Endorphin production
Dr. Norman Thomas- U of Alberta
Social ImprovementsSocial Improvements
• Increased sociability
• Improved work performance
• Improved self-esteem
• Improved self-confidence
• Reduced depression
• Reduced nervousnessOther insights from: Change Your Brain, Change Your Life.
By Daniel Amen
Benefits to school and localeBenefits to school and locale
• Improved school climate
• Reduced suspensions
• Reduced drop rate
Wings demonstration projectWings demonstration project
• 33% improved academic performance in reading and improved focus
• (All) Improved social behaviors- children in autistic spectrum, ODD, OCD, ADD/ADHD
• (all) Improved sleep patterns for children, teens and parents
• Coopersmith self esteem and Pace pre and post assessments
• Parent testimonials
College students using RitalinCollege students using Ritalin
• Denver Post article- Scholastic Steroids cites abuse of stimulants in college
AVE in college setting is safer and more AVE in college setting is safer and more effective than Red Bull or Ritalineffective than Red Bull or Ritalin
• Dr. Thomas Budzynski at Western Washington University
• Group of struggling students AVE=8 used AVE for 30 sessions C=9
• Goal of improving peak Alpha levels
• Measured carryover effect of AVE on grade improvements 2.5 to 3.2 carryover effect of AVE lasted 5 months
WWU-AVE testing processWWU-AVE testing process
• Assessment included– WAIS-R (Weschler adult intelligence scale
revised• Subtest from WAIS verbal included Digitspan
(excellent test for short term memory)• Subtest from WAIS performance included digit
symbol substitution test
– WRAT 3• Subscales included reading, spelling and math
School co-founderSchool co-founder
• Ms. Ciurro enrolled both of her children in the AVE program
• Daughter in autistic spectrum 18 yrs old
• Son 8 years old described as quirky
33rdrd grade teacher grade teacher
• Ms. Rupert teaches 3rd grade and works with the former self injurious 8 year old male. Possible PTSD diagnosis.
parent coordinator testimonialsparent coordinator testimonials
• Mrs. Komar enrolled her 4 adopted children
• All children born with fetal alcohol and cocaine in their system
• Mrs. Komar works with all elementary and middle school students at Wings
Sponsor supportSponsor support
Sponsoring Organizations for the presentation of the Future Hope Project at NAREN
Family Care Psychological Serviceshttp://www.familycare4u.com
Extreme Thought Makeover www.extremethoughtmakeover.com
The Cash Coupon.com www.thecashcoupon.com/greatvalue
Dr. Gael Riverz www.drgaelriverz.com
Wings Academy http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/browse_school/wi/3285
Mind Alive, Inc. www.mindalive.ca