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Training of focusing, refocusing and extending span of attention. Training for younger children in early language development. This program is excellent for developing the skills and understanding needed, by young children, prior to their entering Fast ForWord-I. Training of vestibular balance for visual tracking, reading fluency, attention span development, multi-tasking and intra- and inter-hemisphere communication. The activities integrate the vestibular (attention), auditory (speech and language) and visual (thinking and problem solving) systems to increase one's ability to sustain and self-direct attention, and to multi-task, in order to create a foundation for the attentional, communicative and academic demands of language, reading, writing and math. Training of personal centering, being in "present time", and intra- and inter-hemisphere communication. Used throughout training to assess progress in the many areas of processing and memory. Training of intra-hemisphere or inter-hemisphere communication and speed of communication through simple to complex tasks and by increasing speed required to complete the tasks. Training in the meta-cognitive language and motor practice necessary for the precise strokes of handwriting and development of handwriting speed. This program strengthens active working and sequential memory, short and long term memory for letter and numerical symbols. It also improves word naming/retrieval capabilities. Training of Phonemic Awareness, Phonological Awareness, speed of Auditory Processing, early language skills, active Auditory Working Memory, Visual and Auditory Attention Focus, event sequencing and language comprehension. This is primary/foundational training for remediating Central Auditory Processing Dysfunction and Phonological Awareness (Phonetic) Dyslexia. Adolescent and adult version of Fast ForWord-I. Same training as Fast ForWord-I but with games and graphics more readily accepted by older children and adults. Training of rhythmicity, timing, motor planning and sequencing to improve the capacity to attend, learn and perform executive functions. It is also helpful in developing reading fluency. Colored overlays or colored filters (if obtained by the client) worn in frames are used to minimize or eliminate the perceptual distortions discovered, in some people, by Helen Irlen (Reading by the Colors). Denton Kurtz is a Certified Irlen Screener. Multisensory training which remediates Phonological Awareness (Phonetic) Dyslexia for persons of any age. The oral-motor training of this program also improves self checking, spelling and speech articulation. The Kurtz Center has always used synthetic phonics approaches
for training LD/Dyslexic Readers and Spellers. We have discovered
the best approaches available and our clients are always successful.
Reading program which focuses instruction on the integration of phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency training. Auditory and Visual memory training for symbol imagery, recognition and recall for letter and number sequences. Multisensory memory training for Spelling, Reading and Math. Trains math concepts for reasoning and problem solving with numbers using manipulatives, imagery and language. Mental focusing techniques adapted from ideas in the book, "The Gift of Dyslexia", by Ronald D. Davis. Evaluations in the following areas are performed: attention, short-term memory, long-term retrieval, processing speed, sound blending, and visual and auditory processing. Once the assessment is complete, a clinician will conduct carefully sequenced activities for three sessions per week to strengthen weak areas in order to bring the learning system up to par. Parents are trained in activities to work with their child at home for an additional three hours per week. This combined effort and intense training is designed to allow each child to achieve maximum results in the minimum amount of time. Training of the brain to speed up the performance processes of reading, spelling, writing and math calculation. Training of auditory and visual active working memory storage and retrieval, intra- and inter- hemisphere communication and coordination, left/right orientation and directionality, basic development of imagery for language, and attention focus. This program helps develop early language, sentence structure and grammar skills. Training of handwriting for all, but especially helpful for those with visual perception and motor planning and output difficulties. Training of symbol imagery and integrating reading and spelling to improve both. A comprehensive Spelling program which will make a good speller out of almost everyone, including those with significant Reading Disorders/Dyslexia. Continues to build on all skills learned in Fast ForWord-I, but at more advanced levels. Emphasis on visual memory, tracking and skills which enhance and facilitate reading. Training understanding of vocabulary and long term memory for the words through the Visualizing and Verbalizing techniques. Multisensory training which enhances memory for symbols, sight words and syllables. Also assists in training fluid and legible writing. Useful in developing word naming and the ability to memorize whole words as pictures for treating the word naming/retrieval and visual dyslexias. Training the meta-cognitive processes of thinking at a conscious level which leads to automatic, subconscious functioning when listening and reading or in oral and written expression. The later stages of this training advances a person's conceptual/gestalt (abstract/relational) thinking. Provides specific strategies and techniques to facilitate retrieval of specific words in single word naming and discourse contexts. |
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following disclaimer has been requested by Lindamood-Bell Learning Processesä
, Inc. in an effort to differentiate between their centers and independent
centers, such as the Kurtz Center, who have received training and consultation
from them, or elsewhere, but maintain no affiliation with them:
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processesä, Inc. in no way guarantees the quality of the materials or services that may be supplied by the Kurtz Center. The Kurtz Center is not affiliated with, certified, licensed, monitored or sponsored by Lindamood-Bell Learning Processesä, Inc., Nanci Bell, Phyllis Lindamood or Pat Lindamood. |
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