4 questions to see if Gemm is a fit
READING & LEARNING HELP
Target the source, not the struggle.
Stop managing symptoms. Our programs address the causes of delay – once and for all.
4 quick questions to see if Gemm is right for your family
“I have seen a big improvement in all aspects of learning. Most of all, her reading and understanding have been awesome. My daughter has had a great time with the games. You have given “hope” to my child.”
Strengthen Your Child’s Learning in 6 Months
Persistent learning struggles point to cognitive gaps that will not resolve on their own. They need to be targeted directly.
Gemm Learning provides Fast ForWord software, a series of powerful 2-in-1 reading and cognitive skills development programs that remediate learning gaps and build reading proficiency.
- 3 million students helped – Fast ForWord is used in 45 countries.
- 2+ years of reading gain – average for Gemm students in 6 months.
- Online with remote oversight for children and adults – since 2006.
“I have seen a big improvement in all aspects of learning. Most of all her reading and understanding has been awesome. My daughter has had a great time with all the games and the rewards. You have given “hope” to my child.”
What Is Your Concern?
We develop individualized protocols to address a range of cognitive, language, and learning delays.
Reading & Comprehension
Reading fluently and with comprehension requires proficiency in 40+ skills. Gemm strengthens each skill methodically, from processing and phonics to reading comprehension.
Dyslexia
When the brain struggles to map sounds to letters, reading is exhausting. We activate new neural pathways to make listening more accurate and reading more fluent and natural.
Attention & Focus
Attention requires efficient processing. If listening or reading is exhausting, drifting off and distractions are inevitable. We strengthen core cognitive skills, so focus feels natural, not forced.
Auditory Processing
Language is the brain’s operating system. Even a minor glitch in auditory processing undermines that system – affecting listening, reading, memory, focus, and thinking. Processing can be strengthened.
Executive Function
Executive function is the brain’s command center. Gemm Learning strengthens the cognitive skills needed for executive function, improving organization, planning, and self-regulation.
Autism
Autistic children make the same errors in language and reading as higher-functioning children; they just make more of them. Most learning and reading delays that children with ASD experience can be improved.
How The Program Works
Fast ForWord is evidence-based, adaptive software that uses acoustically modified speech, sound sequences, and reading exercises to guide the brain to higher functioning.
Our programs build foundational language and learning skills first – working memory, attention, processing, and sequencing – and then transition to reading modules from K-1-level phonics to 9th-grade reading comprehension.
Engaging Exercises. Adaptive algorithms that add speed and complexity at the student’s pace, with a computer-game feel that creates the engagement and intensity needed to make learning gains in each session.
Professional Service & Support. From the welcome call to your last session, we are with you every step of the way. Our professionals monitor daily, check in regularly, send weekly reports, and intervene with virtual sessions as needed.
BRAIN PLASTICITY 101
Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to change. Just as the body self-heals, the brain self-organizes. It constantly prunes connections for skills we no longer use. And adds cells for new needs, e.g., for the playing hand of a guitarist.
Experiments on how the brain self-heals after strokes made brain plasticity accepted science in the 1990s. This means learning is not fixed. We can tap into neuroplasticity to change how the brain learns.
“I had her re-evaluated and her IEP updated and I can’t wait to scan and send the results to you!!!!! So exciting! She gained like 20 to 30 points in each category. I can’t thank this program enough for giving my girl confidence and helping her! It means so much to my mama heart! Thank you!”
What Your Child Will Work On
We create a personalized sequence of exercises based on age, needs, and goals.
🧠 Core Cognitive Skills
📘 Reading Automaticity
🔍 Reading Comprehension
🧩 Math (Optional)
Published Research & Certifications
Published Research
386 efficacy studies published.
- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, USA
- Journal of Neuroscience
- Brain Research (Elsevier)
- US and Canadian school districts
Real-World Effectiveness
Major universities and state agencies, including:
- Stanford University
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
- Rutgers University
- Nevada & Iowa State Depts. of Education
Certifications & Peer-Reviews
29 government agencies and peer-reviewed studies, including:
- What Works Clearinghouse (US Dept. of Education)
- Nat. Center on Intensive Intervention
- Digital Promise
- Tallal et al., Science journal
Case Studies
Gemm Learning’s online cognitive training and reading interventions have helped 9,000+ students of all ages (5 to 75). Many come to us undiagnosed but struggling; others have a formal diagnosis such as dyslexia, APD, ADHD, or executive dysfunction.
We interviewed dozens of families and students and used our internal tracking data, including pre- and post-reading assessments, to compile case studies documenting our students’ success.
If any of the children in these case studies sound like your child, we may be able to help.
Read the case studies here
ADHDDyslexia
Caroline
Age: 12
Location: AL
Diagnosis: ADHD, Dyslexia
Results
The school gave up on Caroline and said she had reached her ceiling. Her mom disagreed. Post-Gemm Learning, Caroline is thriving at grade level.
APDReading
Benjamin
Age: 8
Location: NC (homeschool)
Diagnosis: APD, reading
Results
Benjamin is reading much more difficult books with confidence and joy. His quality of life has also improved now that he can follow along in group activities.
We are proud of the difference we have made to the lives of thousands of children and their families.
Our Approach Is Different
- One-time: The only way to solve a problem is to address the root cause.
- Life-changing: Removing learning impediments unlocks potential.
- Evidence-based: Proven, neuroscience-based programs.
- At-home: No commuting, no scheduling battles, with remote coaching.
- Since 2006: We know how to get results at home.
Learn more about our service and approach here.
What to Expect
1-on-1 Call
Step 1
We pinpoint possible causes and determine if we can help.
The Start
Step 2
An assessment and behavioral survey – to create a personalized plan.
Cognitive Training
Step 3
Your child logs in and starts. We are in touch constantly.
“We talked a lot before I signed her up with Gemm Learning in 5th grade. Now, in 8th grade she is reading at a 10th grade level and her dyslexia continues to get better! Gemm Learning changed her life!”
“The company was amazing with their customer service. They called us every couple of days the first week, then every two or three weeks. It helped my daughter tremendously,.”
“All of a sudden things are clicking for him. His reading has taken off and there’s no more homework stress.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes this different from tutoring?
Gemm Learning is a one-time program that tackles the underlying cause of difficulties, aiming to be a one-and-done, lifelong solution, while tutoring works around the difficulties to help a child make near-term progress. Gemm Learning is an investment of time and money separate from the school curriculum, but it’s a few months that can have a profound impact over a lifetime.
What’s my role as a parent?
Your child logs in and works on assignments we manage remotely. Your role is to create a good routine; we do the rest. The software is adaptive, so your child will not get stuck. We will call and/or adjust the protocol if we see your child needs a change.
Is there any special equipment needed?
Fast ForWord programs are compatible with Windows and Mac computers, as well as iPads. Ear-covering headphones ($10-20) are also required. Parents can use a headphone splitter to listen in.
Why are the gains lasting?
The skills developed by our programs integrate into your child’s listening, learning, and reading skills. They use them every day, so they endure. The science predicts, and clients report, continuing gains after program completion. This is because the strong foundation built by our cognitive training creates a platform for higher-level skills, like executive function, to develop, creating continued learning acceleration.
What’s the research behind Fast ForWord?
Fast ForWord software is the most researched reading software in the world. This is due to its founders being world-renowned neuroscientists (attracting scrutiny from peers) and to its claims, i.e., that it changes the way the brain reads and learns. It has been reviewed by several of the world’s most respected institutions – including Stanford and Cornell – with 300+ studies in total. More on the research here.
Does my child need a formal diagnosis to start?
No. In most cases, a diagnosis is just a level on a continuum of difficulty. Many children either are not evaluated or don’t quite meet the threshold of difficulty required for an APD or dyslexia diagnosis. However, all of these children have some measure of underlying cognitive difficulty—like weak memory or slow processing—that our cognitive training for kids can help. It’s not just the label. If they are struggling to keep up, we can likely help.
Do you work with specific learning difficulties?
We focus on language and processing-based difficulties, which include reading (and Dyslexia) and most learning difficulties, including Auditory Processing Disorder, ADHD, Working Memory, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Executive Function. Gemm Learning does not diagnose individuals. If you have questions about your child’s difficulties and how Gemm Learning might help, contact one of our program specialists.
What if my child won’t or can’t do it?
Won’t do it. Keeping a student on track is one of our value adds. We help families achieve a 95%+ participation rate using a combination of engaging software (especially early on), early detection of errors and possible frustration, constant advice on managing the home routine, pledges and certificates, protocol tweaks, and tips on our Client Only Help Site
Can’t do it. The software is adaptive, adding speed and complexity in tiny increments. Children 5 years and older can generally get started. If not, we recommend trying again in a few months.
If your child doesn’t engage, we offer a 2-week full refund policy (used by <1% of clients). After that, you can cancel at any time with a cancellation fee.
When will I start seeing changes?
Most parents notice “soft” changes—like better focus or more willingness to read—within 4-8 weeks. Significant reading gains typically start around the 4-6 month mark.
How do I enroll?
We always start with a 1-on-1 consultation to confirm your child is a candidate for our program and answer your questions. From there, you can choose an enrollment period (typically 4 or 6 months) that fits your child’s needs. Many of our clients now take advantage of funding available through state scholarship programs.
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