Testimonials

75% Greater Reading Improvement After 4 Months Program Use After following the Learning Breakthrough Program twice each day from January to May 2004, eighty-three 2nd through 5th graders, all of whom had Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD or non-specific learning disabilities, averaged 75% greater progress in reading than the progress of a control group of non-learning disabled students from the same grades. Typically, learning disabled children progress at only 25% to 50% as much as non-learning disabled pupils. Here are a few examples of the dramatic progress experienced by some of the students. Of sixteen 3rd grade pupils, who were at risk of failing the state reading test, 9 passed during their first attempt and 3 more passed on the second attempt. One fifth grade child was only able to master 6 spelling words weekly after intensive studying before starting the program. Now this child is mastering 12 words during pre-tests and rarely has to study the words. He appears to have had the words in memory but failed to transfer the information into workable material. One autistic child, who was withdrawn before starting the program, is now known as a chatty, outgoing young boy. He visits up and down the hallways now whereas before he was very much to himself. The school is so thrilled with these early results; it intends to have the entire 3rd grade (130 pupils, learning disabled and non-learning disabled) follow the program for the entire school year, beginning in September. Third grade students must pass the state reading test in order to be promoted, therefore, it�s critical that this grade level is targeted. �My son also used the program at home, who has improved 2 years of reading level after only 6 months of use. He was a third grader at the time, labeled gifted and talented, but in danger of failing the state reading test and thus being retained due to reading deficiencies associated with dyslexia. He passed both the reading and math state tests on the first attempt in spring 2004�. It�s devastating to see you�re your own child depressed, frustrated, and losing self-esteem by the minute. The same thing had been happening to many children in my school and I just couldn�t sit by and do nothing to help them". Mrs. Jeni Ratliff Principal C. L. Milton Elementary School Laredo, Texas Three year pilot study in Seattle, WA Dr. Frank Belgau�s Learning Breakthrough Program was an integral part of a most successful three-year education pilot study in Seattle, WA. The results of the program demonstrate its value. Student IQ scores increased an average of twenty- four points. Academic scores increased an average of four grade levels in spelling and reading. Behaviors negative to learning were almost totally eliminated. All children in the study knew that now they had skills to learn and were eager to do their school tasks. Dr. Jerald C. Winger Cognitive Rehabilitation Specialist Formerly Director of Learning Disabilities Seattle School District Comparative Study of First Grade Tutorial Programs In 1993-94, this comparative study was done to evaluate three tutorial programs designed to improve First Grade student�s reading performance. The focus of the study was done to highlight additional gains of First Grade Students using the Learning Breakthrough Program. The first two programs – listed as 3 days Belgau and 3 days SOI were organized as small group instructional units. Programmed Tutoring, listed at the bottom, however, is organized as a 1 to 1, adult to child, individual structured reading system. NCE�S or Normal Curve Equivalents, (similar to percentiles) were used to average the results of the Gates Reading Test. The Department of Education has required us to show an average gain of 3 NCE�S to recognize our programs as successful. The gains of the students who used the Learning Breakthrough Program and accompanying equipment averaged a gain of 6.5 as opposed to 1.9 NCE�s. The gains of children using Belgau equipment doubled required expectations. [The SOI percentages are informal, not nationally normed as with Gates, but calculated to show teachers improvements in activities.] In summary, the children using the balance equipment, fared 46% better on a normed reading test than children supported in small group instruction with the balance program and 20% better than children in a 1-1 Programmed Tutoring reading program. Diamond Dale Elementary School Diamond Dale, MI Reading Specialist JC was diagnosed with language delay at age 4. He began the Learning Breakthrough Program using the Belgau Balance Board in the fall of his third grade year, reading at a second grade level. At the end of the 4th grade he was reading at a seventh grade level. He made straight A's every six weeks, and received a reading award for top AR points in grades 4 & 5. He also tested out of Resource Classes altogether this year!!! He scored a 145 on oral language expression, a difficult feat for a student with a language delay. God bless you for this wonderful program that changes lives. Rebecca Callaway Reading Specialist Nashville, TN Reading Clinician One of the greatest areas of improvement I have seen with my students has been in the area of visual processing. This improvement produces more retention of sight words, word patterns, math facts, etc. in the brain. My students love to do the Belgau Balance Board. Anne Benesch Reading Clinician Granby, CO Private Tutorial and Consultant Program This program truly is “brain games in space”. It organizes the brain, balances the body and all its parts, builds new neural pathways, focuses, integrates all the sensory input, improves memory and comprehension, and develops spatial abilities. And there are other “fall outs” such as better behaviors in the classroom and more confidence for the individual. This is not hearsay. I have actually witnessed these results. Ruth Cobb Arnold, Ed.D. Professor of Education, Emeritus Stetson University, Florida Student Improvement My name is AS. I would like to thank you for the Learning Breakthrough Program because it has helped me a lot. I have improved my handwriting and my spelling scores. I use the Belgau Balance Board in the classroom, in PE and sometimes I take it home. I'm very smart, but the board has made it easier to get my ideas on paper. I want to be a Herbalist when I grow up. Without the board in my life, I might not even be able to pass 5th grade. It has changed my life. I used to feel bored and now work is more fun to do. I used to have bad feelings about myself. Now I think I'm great! So do a lot of other people. It feels good to be able to do my work. AS Student, Boardmaster Captain Parent Report Two days of board doubled my child�s reading - Boy, 8 years... (10 minutes time - 2 pages to 4 pages) Incredible. Parent Note 10/2/98 Private Client Thank you for sending the Learning Breakthrough Program materials. I received them just in time to begin the balance activities prior to my upgrade to instructor pilot. I made 100% on all my tests and had a Q-1 check ride with no downgrades - my personal best. I am forever grateful to you and appreciate the quick response to my request. My daughter does pendulum ball activities daily and she is only 8 months. It is amazing to see her hand-eye coordination improve. Air Force Pilot 3/3/95
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