Brain Training for Kids 101 © Copyright 2010 Enhanced Learning Skills for Kids, LLC – All Rights...

Brain Training for Kids 101

© Copyright 2010 Enhanced Learning Skills for Kids, LLC – All Rights Reserved www.els4kids.com

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After This Call You Will :

• Facts about your brain

• Understand the Theory of Neuroplasticity

• List the 7 Categories of Cognitive Skills Needed for Learning

• Be familiar with BrainSkills, BrainWare Safari, Fast ForWord and PACE programs

• Recognize that 12 weeks of intensive brain training will positively impact your child’s ability to learn.

• Understand the Student Transformation System and how it differs from tutoring.

• Know what questions to ask before you work with a brain trainer



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Introduction to Brain Facts

• The primary task of the brain to help maintain homeostasis – making sure everything is working well and in balance.

• The brain receives a constant stream of data as electrical impulses from the senses (eyes, ears, hands,

etc) neurons. Neurons



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Key Features of the Brain

• Processing Information that comes in from your senses via the specialized 10 % of your 100 billion plus cells known as neurons.

• There are more potential connections between neurons than atoms in our universe (Carter 2009).

• Neurons will send signals to each other information through electrical format by way of chemical transportation.

• The mode of transporting the signals is chemical through neurotransmitters.



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Key Features of the Brain

• Synapses are the communication sites where the neurons pass the impulses across the chemical

neurotransmitters to reach a receiving cell.



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Theory of Neuroplasticity

• Your brain’s neuron’s are always creating new pathways for communication and rearranging/strengthening existing disabilities.

• Up until about 10 years ago, scientists thought our brain was hard wired and could not be changed.



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• Your brain’s neuron’s are always creating new pathways for communication and rearranging/strengthening existing disabilities.

• Up until about 10 years ago, scientists thought our brain was hard wired and could not be changed.



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• Brain activity, associated with a given function, can move to a different location as a consequence of normal experience or brain injury/recovery.

• Changes occur in the brain’s functional and physical anatomy as a result of experience.



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• Change can occur only when the brain is paying attention and engaged.

• Behavioral circumstances help the brain to release neurochemical transmitters than enable change.

• If you are not paying attention, not motivated, etc. you will not achieve change.



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How the Brain Learns



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Steps Involved in Learning •First, the brain requires attention and memory skills when attempting to receive information.

•As additional input is received, other cognitive skills are activated to assist in processing the data.

•Next, visual processing is needed for discerning and analyzing input.

•Additionally, auditory processing is used to review process and discriminate sounds.

•We cannot leave out logic and reasoning skills to focus on problem solving requests as in Math.



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Steps Involved in Learning •First, the brain requires attention and memory skills when attempting to receive information.

•As additional input is received, other cognitive skills are activated to assist in processing the data.

•Next, visual processing is needed for discerning and analyzing input.

•Additionally, auditory processing is used to review process and discriminate sounds.

•We cannot leave out logic and reasoning skills to focus on problem solving requests as in Math.



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Steps Involved in Learning

•Reading comprehension skills are integrated to deal with listening and reading activities.

•Finally, each skill will play a part in processing almost every input.

•Therefore, the degree of strength in these individual learning skills will impact the ability of your child’s brain to learn. •If your child’s skills show some or several weak areas, then the overall learning process will not be accurate, fast or efficient. This is often the case with a diagnosed learning disability.



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Steps Involved in Learning



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Cognitive Skills Needed for Reading•Memory (ability to remember the sound-symbol relationship) •Sound Segmenting (ability to separate or unglue sounds) •Sound Blending (ability to put together sounds to form words) •Auditory Analysis (ability to manipulate or analyze small changes in groups of sounds) •Processing Speed (ability to process information quickly) •Working Memory (ability to retain incoming information and process it quickly and properly) •Attention (ability to stay on the given task in spite of distraction) •Visualization (ability to create and use mental images) •Reading Fluidity (ability to read smoothly)•Logic and Reasoning (ability to nonverbally reason and solve problems)



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Cognitive Skills Needed for Math•Memory (ability to remember the sound-symbol relationship) •Sequential Processing: to process chunks of information that are received one after another•Simultaneous Processing: to process chunks of information that are received all at once •Sustained Attention: to be able to stay on task. •Visual Discrimination: to see differences in size, color, shape, distance, and orientation of objects. •Visual Processing: to process and make use of visual images. •Visual Manipulation: to flip, rotate, move, change color, etc. objects and images in one's mind •Auditory Analysis (ability to manipulate or analyze small changes in groups of sounds) •Processing Speed (ability to process information quickly) •Working Memory (ability to retain incoming information and process it quickly and properly) •Attention (ability to stay on the given task in spite of distraction) •Visualization (ability to create and use mental images) •Logic and Reasoning (ability to nonverbally reason and solve problems)



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How to Measure Cognitive Skills

•What you really need is a direct cognitive based assessment tool that will measure the necessary cognitive skills for learning. •Once you discover which cognitive skills are causing the learning difficulties, you need to strengthen these skills. •For example, the assessment will outline in what cognitive areas your child is performing at the level of similar aged students. •The assessment will also identify where your child is performing above or below similar aged students. Here is an example of the type of output you receive.



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Cognitive Skills Screening



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Strengthening Cognitive Skills•Studies prove intense; challenging procedures completed one-on-one will strengthen weak cognitive skills without any regression.

• As a child progresses through a procedure, tasks are added requiring greater attention and forcing new skills to become automatic.

• Research studies have shown a child will gain an average over 3.6 year’s improvement in deficient cognitive skills within 12 -24 weeks!

• This type of training requires working with a certified brain trainer for 12 – 24 weeks. This is where you can TRAIN the brain to strengthen skills, create and use new neuropathways.



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Processing & Cognitive Enhancement

•PACE is based on the best scientific research available and is continually modified to incorporate new scientific data.

•PACE targets and trains those skills that are most likely to have a meaningful impact on learning performance and academic abilities.

•PACE is provided individually to achieve significant results quickly.

•PACE consists of sequenced procedures to challenge - not bore or frustrate - the student.

•PACE is provided on a one-on-one basis to allow immediate feedback (error correction and positive reinforcement).

•PACE improves the student's self-esteem by allowing him or her to actually see the difference in his or her own performance.

•PACE drives new skills to the subconscious so that they become habitual and automatic.

•PACE procedures are non-academic so that they are different from the schoolwork with which the student may have had negative experiences.



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Find out more about PACE nowhttp://www.els4kids.com/brain-training-results-2001-study http://www.els4kids.com/master-the-code http://www.els4kids.com/success-stories



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BrainWare Safari Research

Find out more on BrainWare Nowhttp://www.els4kids.com/brainware-safari-research



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Fast ForWord

Find out more on Fast ForWord Nowhttp://www.scilearn.com/results/scientifically-based-research/

•Fast ForWord is based off of 30 years of Research relative to how the brain learns. •Critical tasks are practiced at an appropriate frequency and intensity. •Practice takes place at the right skill level for the individual. •Multiple skills are “cross-trained” at the same time for lasting improvement. •Rewards build as a student progresses, maximizing motivation. •The learning environment feels “safe,” so students are encouraged to take risks. •The content is age appropriate and engaging. •The research also determined that boosting the brain's ability to process more effectively leads to better learning.



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Fast ForWord

FF Language Basics FF Language V2

FF Language to Reading



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BrainSkills

Find out more on BrainSkills Now

•BrainSkills consists of a series of 10 different exercises that train a variety of key cognitive skills that impact learning and reading.

•The recommended protocol is to work on the exercises one hour per day, five days a week for 12-15 weeks.

•Depending upon each student’s beginning skill level, intensity of training and needs, the training period can be shorter or longer.



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BrainSkills Research



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Student Transformation System

The following is a list of the 10 steps that help to transform you child into an independent learner.

1. Create an individualized program based on your child's cognitive assessment. 2. Make student transformation a priority. 3. Baseline your child's present challenges 4. Baseline your child from the teacher's perspective 5. Integrate existing schoolwork 6. Reassess 30 hours into the program 7. Examine your child's inner game 8. Post assess your child's cognitive skills 9. Implement the strengthened cognitive skills and new strategies 10.Reassess your child's progress with the teacher



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Questions to Ask a Trainer

1. Are you a certified or Licensed Brain Trainer?2. Where you trained on the specific program(s) being used with my

child?3. Do you have experience working with a child with “your child’s

diagnosis or challenges”?4. Can I speak with parents that you have worked with before?5. Do you offer a guarantee in case this is not a fit or doesn’t work for my

child that we can stop and get a refund for what we have not paid for yet?

6. Am I allowed to sit in on the training sessions?7. Can you individualize your program protocols to adapt to my child?



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Brain Training Research

1. http://www.els4kids.com/what-research-says-about-brain-training2. http://www.els4kids.com/research-supporting-brain-training-neuroplasticity



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Enhanced Learning Skills for KidsWorking with ELSK, Your Child Will .....

•be able to selectively choose what to pay attention to •be able to divide attention amongst two or more things•be able to pay attention for a sustained period of time•learn to read or spell •remember math facts through stronger memory skills•complete assignments faster•remember material and or directions •increase and strengthen ability to comprehend and understand•work less to achieve more•complete homework in less time and independently•improve in areas specifically related to their present weakness•Less distractibility•Fewer careless answers•Better communication with parents, peers, and teachers•And More!!!!



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Enhanced Learning Skills for Kids

My Guarantee

1.I'm 100% confident that my Student Transformation System will be the most targeted, most complete, most fun, and most useful brain training program you've ever seen to help your child begin bridging the gap to independent learner. 2.More than that, I'm confident that if your child follows the protocol, employs all the strategies, techniques, and resources I share, your child will show growth in at least 2 of their cognitive skills that measured below their age level. 3.Most importantly, we will achieve most if not all the goals we set together during the beginning phase of the program.4.If for some reason my system doesn't meet your expectations, or my strategies don't produce the results you were looking for by the end of the program, I will continue to train your child for an additional week of brain training absolutely FREE. And that's my promise!5.Remember, your program is guaranteed to show measurable results in at least 2 areas of cognitive skills at the post-assessment.

Legal Disclaimer: Per FDA Regulations: Every effort has been made to accurately represent my program and it’s potential. Each individual’s success depends on his or her medical/educational background, dedication to protocol, desire, and motivation.


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Enhanced Learning Skills for KidsPackaged Programs

#1 The Complete Student Transformation System – THE WORKSSave over $2000 today! Everything in the Student Transformation System - 80 hours of brain training (coaching/support/supervision) with me over the course of 4 months. 1.An individualized program will be created and may consist of PACE, Fast ForWord, BrainSkills and/or BrainWare2.Provides pre/post assessments using Gibson online cognitive assessment 3.We meet 4 days a week for 1:15 minutes to provide 5 hours of training.4.The program is implemented in person or via Skype.5.The family will be given secure access to a centralized online secure collaborative workspace to keep all communication for easy access. 6.Letter templates for communicating with your child’s school about the program7.I will communicate with your child’s teacher – if requested.8.Any behavior issues at home are discussed and a plan of action is recommended.9.If PACE/MTC is utilized you get to keep the kits.10.You child receives a certificate of completion at program end.11.This program provides 80+ hours with a trainer plus up to additional 60 hours with computer based programming (great for summer).12. You get a copy of Colleen’s #1 bestselling book – Overcomer’s, Inc. 13.Total Package Value is $8037.00

Today Only $6037.00 !

Payable as 3 payments of 2012.00 via secure online payment system.Purchase within 1 week and save $1200 and pay only $6837.00 payable in 3 payments 2279.00


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Enhanced Learning Skills for KidsPackaged Programs

#2 The Student Transformation System – Combination Save $1000 Today

• Everything in the Student Transformation System - 36 hours of brain training (coaching/support/supervision) with me over the course of 4 months.•An individualized program will be created and may consist of PACE, Fast ForWord, BrainSkills and/or BrainWare combinations•Provides pre/post assessments using Gibson online cognitive assessment •We meet 2 days a week for 1 hour and your child works computer based 3 x for 1 hr.•The program is implemented in person or via Skype.•The family will be given secure access to a centralized online secure collaborative workspace to keep all communication for easy access. •Letter templates for communicating with your child’s school about the program•I will communicate with your child’s teacher – if requested.•Any behavior issues at home are discussed and a plan of action is recommended.•If PACE/MTC is utilized you get to keep the kits.•You child receives a certificate of completion at program end.• You get a copy of Colleen’s #1 bestselling book – Overcomer’s, Inc. •Total Package Value is $5100.00

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Payable as 3 payments of 1367.00 via secure online payment system.Purchase within 1 week and save $500 and pay only $4600.00 in 3 payments of 1533.00


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Packaged Programs

#3 Just the Software Please BrainWare Safari D.I.Y. Regularly $497 Today Only $147.00

BrainSkills Online Regularly $497 Today only $400

Cognitive Assessment Online $29.95


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Thanks for Participating in this Teleseminar

Stay tuned for a new teleseminar series that will discuss PACE, BrainWare and BrainSkills within the Student Transformation System in more detail!

You will be notified via my weekly eZine !

Colleen Bain, M.A.Enhanced Learning Skills for Kids, LLC

http://www.els4kids.com

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