1. Fast Forword By: Annie Wilkenson *Most Information contained within this PowerPoint Presentation was found within: Scientific Learning (2002)*

2. What is Fast Forword? Computer Program Works to Rapidly Builds Language Skills: Receptive Language Skills Expressive Language Skills

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. Other Rewards to Fast Forword Children will: 1. Develop Higher Self-esteem. 2. Have Fewer Behavioral Problems. 3. Become more engaged in Classroom environment.

8. 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.

9. Length of Fast Forword Program 90 minutes a day 5 days a week 4 - 8 weeks Scientific Learning (2002)

10. Results of Fast Forword Program Scientific Learning (2002)

11. Technical Support For Fast Forword Fast Forword runs on Windows & Macintosh. Scientific Learning (2002)

12. 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. Scientific Learning (2002)