Success Stories and Reviews

Gemm Learning Fast ForWord Service

This review of Fast ForWord software and our service is taken directly from parent emails.

"Huge kudos to you for having such an outstanding staff. Every person I have had contact with knows as much about the Fast Forward program (sic) as the next and I am always re-energized and excited to be using it for my child. She always loved the Fast ForWord games and the prizes. And the thoughtfulness with the certificates and the hand written notes were very much appreciated. Thanks again."

"Gemm’s involvement with my child has been truly wondrous and it has reaped impressive results. They have not only helped my child improve academically, but they’ve also helped her find the self confidence she needs to perform better on all levels. Because of Gemm’s dedication to excellence, their unwavering support and willingness to help students achieve, and their patience and understanding of each child’s condition, they have made a drastic difference in my child’s attitude towards learning and helped her find pride in her accomplishments."

"Gemm Learning approach their tasks with a sense of challenge rather than routine, and they take the child’s curve balls and turn them into fun. When my child faced some challenges at first and found it difficult to stay focused, they were there to assist her and give her the courage she needs to keep going."

"Like any commendable educator, they possess the dexterity to see the child through all the way. They encompassed every aspect of my child’s learning needs, from focusing, to effective listening, to reading and spelling with confidence. Their dedication to my child’s improvement has been truly inspiring. Thank you, Gemm Learning, for a job skillfully and admirably done."
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Success Stories

Her First A: Premature Birth, Now On a Fast Track

Anne was under 2lbs when she was born, struggled from the start. But she wanted to like reading because her mother loved reading. With an auditory processing disorder diagnosis, they tried Sylvan and other things, but nothing got her where she needed to be. Last summer she took one last shot, and tried brain change with Fast ForWord.

She has been rewarded. First, the school did its normal re-testing for special ed classes (Anne was in all of them) and she no longer qualified the teachers were stunned, retested, and again Anne tested in the average range. A few days later, Anne came home with her first A. Her mother called relatives all over the country and had a family party that night. Now Anne thinks she is a genius.
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Overcoming Dyslexia -- Two Stories

A 28 Year Old Dyslexic Comes "Out Of The Dark"

Annemarie, 28, struggled with reading her entire life. Her self confidence and overall school performance caused her to give up on her dreams of college. Upon leaving high school she worked in retail without expecting to advance.

Before Gemm, Annemarie was having difficulties at work. She needed to listen to voice mail messages several times to hear the phone message and understand the person's name. Her spelling was atrocious and her co-workers could not read or understand the messages.

Three weeks into her program with Gemm Learning Annemarie reported that she was no longer having trouble writing phone messages. In addition, she was better able to recognize her spelling errors. Annemarie told us, "I feel like I am finally out of the dark." She now feels when she has her own children she will be able to help them learn to read.

Annemarie is now an avid reader. She has more confidence and is thinking about college. She hopes to work as a teacher or as an advocate for children with special needs.
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Overcoming Auditory Processing Disorder and Dyslexia

Blaise went to a good school but he was falling further and further behind and now it was affecting his confidence. His mother could see a downward spiral starting. Then his school sent home a flyer about Gemm Learning and the possibilities of brain change. After a few months over the summer the results were amazing.

"It's like the invasion of the body snatchers. He's a different kid, brimming with confidence and reading much more comfortably." The mother told us that on his first day back her son had read out loud to his class and reading teacher. He got a standing ovation. The teachers and his peers were amazed at the difference.

(A year later) "I wanted to let you know Blaise made first honors. He had a 95.6 average. I can't even tell you how thankful I am to you and everyone at GEMM LEARNING. I remember the first day I walked into your office crying my eyes out hoping and praying for a miracle. Blaise is diligent and hard working and your Fast Forward program was the perfect fit. THANK YOU!!!!!!"
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If you would like to speak or correspond with any of the parents in these excerpts to review how Fast ForWord helped or how our service works, please send us an email request here.