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Case Study: Jason Makes Social and Reading Gains
Jason is 17 years old and has autism and ADHD and struggles with reading. After Gemm Learning, he finds reading a lot more comfortable. Improved confidence has improved his attitude toward learning and his social skills.
Jason
Age: 17
Location: Florida
Diagnosis: Autism, ADHD, Reading
Protocol
Jason worked in the Fast ForWord cognitive and reading series for almost two years. It was an important part of his routine and a source of his renewed confidence.
Results
Jason finds reading a lot easier. Improved listening skills and a boost in confidence have improved his ability to participate in social situations and his willingness to try new things.
Jason has gone from a reluctant reader who tired after several sentences to reading with fluency and comprehension. And he has better social skills.
Jason is a 17-year-old with ASD, ADHD, and reading delays. He struggles with anxiety and sensory integration challenges as well. His attention difficulties affected his ability to learn in the classroom and at home. Jason also had difficulty with reading comprehension and fluency. He was a reluctant reader and avoided reading whenever possible.
Jason’s parents tried medication and social skills programs as well as occupational therapy. They saw small gains but nothing long-term.
Finding Gemm Learning
About a year and a half ago, they decided to try a dietary change along with supplements to address vitamin deficiencies. After consulting a neuropsychologist, they also decided to try Fast ForWord with Gemm Learning to address the learning delays related to autism.
The flexibility of working online from home appealed to Jason’s parents. Finding the time for regular office visits had become more challenging as their son got older. They hoped his interest in computers would help, but were unsure how long Jason would want to stick with the Fast ForWord program.
His parents were pleased to find that starting the program was an easy transition. Jason faithfully followed his protocol. He understood why he was working on the exercises and wanted to do well. Jason completed the first two cognitive programs and part of the Reading Series.
Results – Reading Is Much Easier
“Before the program, all reading was exhausting. Jason no longer resists reading.” – Jason’s mother
After several weeks, Jason’s parents and teachers began to notice improvements:
- Enhanced Reading Skills: Jason began reading with greater fluency and comprehension, tackling texts that had previously been too challenging.
- Improved Focus: He demonstrated improved attention span and could follow instructions more effectively.
- Increased Confidence: With his academic skills strengthening, Jason became more eager to participate in class discussions and activities.
His comprehension and fluency also improved. To everyone’s delight, his school reported a jump of one academic year in his reading level.
Before Fast ForWord, Jason found even the smallest amount of reading exhausting. Today, his mom says he no longer resists reading.
Social Gains from More Confidence & Improved Listening Skills
Jason’s transformation was not just academic; it was personal. He regained his confidence, developed a love for learning, and began to see himself as capable and intelligent.
Several months after starting Fast ForWord, Jason’s parents noticed that he was becoming more social, participating in conversations, and had better focus.
He has also become more of a learning risk-taker, more willing to try new things.
His parents note that Fast ForWord is the only new thing added to his routine over the last year and a half, and they plan to continue the program for as long as Jason remains motivated.