![]() ![]() Students in the Arrowsmith Program are typically of average or even above-average intelligence yet still struggle in school due to difficulties in reading, writing, math, comprehension, logical reasoning, executive function, visual memory, auditory memory, dyslexia, non-verbal learning, auditory processing or attention. ![]() It is based on the principle of neuroplasticity - the ability of the brain to change. Arrowsmith is a program of cognitive exercises designed to help students and adults with learning difficulties strengthen weak areas of the brain that are the underlying cause of many learning disabilities and become stronger learners. ![]() You can read about Barbara's journey in her book 'the woman who changed her brain'. They obtain a sense of accomplishment by mastering increasingly difficult levels of the cognitive exercises and discover that their strengthened learning capacities are allowing them to handle academic work that they could not do before. They become more effective, confident and self directed learners. Where students who had been feeling isolated and defeated at school, go on to develop new social skills and a sense of personal self worth. The Arrowsmith program strengthens students weak cognitive capacities which is the underlying cause of many learning difficulties. Born out of a deep desire to help change her own brain, the Arrowsmith program has over the last 38 years impacted the lives of thousands of people and today is in over 100 sites worldwide. The genesis of the Arrowsmith Program of cognitive exercises lies in Barbara Arrowsmith Young’s journey of discovery and innovation to overcome her own severe learning disabilities.īarbara's story is one of inspiration, determination and perseverance. The Arrowsmith Program is based on the application of neuroscientific research. ![]()
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