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“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.”
“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 Main 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 develop a personalized protocol 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
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
Gemm Learning aims to be a long-term solution that tackles the root causes of difficulty once and for all. Tutoring, by contrast, works around underlying deficits to meet near-term goals. Gemm Learning is cheaper, and once issues are resolved, your child will be happier.
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 skill gains integrate into your child’s learning and are used every day, so they endure. The science predicts, and clients report, continuing gains after program completion as previously held-back thinking and executive function skills accelerate.
What’s the research behind Fast ForWord?
Fast ForWord is the most researched reading software in the world. Its founders insisted on in-depth research and testing, and it has attracted significant attention. 700+ white papers and 300+ studies in total. More on the research here.
No. Many children are either not evaluated or don’t quite meet the threshold for a formal diagnosis. However, whether or not they have a diagnosis, the difficulties are real. If your child is struggling to keep up, we can likely help.
Do you work with specific learning difficulties?
We focus on language and processing-based difficulties. Reading, listening with accuracy and focus, and thinking are all language-based skills, meaning our 2-in-1 cognitive skills development and reading program can help a range of individuals. Gemm Learning does not diagnose individuals, but we know who we can help. If you are unsure, contact one of our program specialists.
What if my child won’t or can’t do it?
Our 95%+ participation rate is a function of engaging software and proactive oversight. Some 5- and 6-year-olds might not be able to interact properly; in that case, we recommend trying again in a few months. We offer full refunds in the first 2 weeks in case your child does not engage. These refunds are rare, <1% of client starts.
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 consultation to confirm your child is a candidate for our program and answer your questions. Students can then start anytime. More on our approach here.
Is Gemm Learning the Right Fit for Your Child?
You know something’s making reading or learning harder than it should be. This short quiz helps pinpoint where the struggle may be coming from and whether our programs can help.
Reading and learning depend on dozens of connected skills, like attention, memory, processing speed, and phonemic awareness. When even one is lagging, everything can feel harder. Knowing which skills are involved is the first step to real progress.
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✅ Personalized insights and clear next steps
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