Office Headquarters

443 E. Fountain Pl. Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829

NEW TOLL FREE NUMBER: AS OF JANUARY 2007

(888)556-0230

E-Mail: learningconnection@peoplepc.com

DISCLAIMER

Please read the following carefully:

Mr. Shapiro is not a licensed optometrist or opthalmologist. He does not diagnose or treat the presence of abnormal conditions of the eye and its appendages, or the accommodative and refractive conditions of the eye: or prescribe visual training and/ or the use of scientific instruments to train the visual system. He is not licensed in the state of Colorado to do so. You should consult with and follow the instructions of an optometrist or opthalmologist when using visual training procedures.

The Learning Connection

Dyslexia and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Learning and Reading Disabilities

DID YOU KNOW???

.....20% of the nation's high school graduates are only reading on a 4th-5th grade reading level

.....In 1970, 6% of school children were needing special education classes; in 2004, the percentage rose to 25-30%!

.....There are 30+million adults who are considered illiterate (reading on or below a 4th grade reading level)

.....There are approximately 1-3 students in every classroom considered to have an 'attention span problem'

Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), comprehension problems, reading struggles make school achievement difficult. If a child or an adult in your family has been diagnosed with Dyslexia or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), or struggles with learning disabilities and reading problems, The Learning Connection may be the answer you have been looking for! The Learning Connection specializes in getting to the ROOT problems of learning, and CORRECTING them not just helping students COPE with their difficulties! The most common symptoms we work with have been well-known:

Short attention span

Poor comprehension

Miscalling words that look similar

Reversals of letters, words, and numbers

Slow, choppy reading

Skipping lines, losing place, hesitating

Messy handwriting, poor spelling and math

Poor organization

Low self-confidence in school achievement

We specialize in the correction of poor reading skills resulting from these disorders. How do we do this? We develop the 4 essential skills that are necessary in order for effective reading and learning to occur.

When reading difficulties get in the way of learning, the results can be frustrating for children and adults.

Who can be helped? At The Learning Connection, we offer a program of developmental integration exercises that involve corrective training for children and adults who have been diagnosed with Dyslexia or classified as having Attention Deficit Disorder and are currently experiencing reading and learning problems.

Perhaps your child or an adult in the family has previously been diagnosed with one or several types of learning disorders or disabilities. You may even have tried numerous academic programs only to experience minimal results.

Children with reading disabilities and language disorders often shy away from the educational process.

If allowed to continue, learning difficulties, dyslexia, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), and reading struggles can cause struggling studentsto begin to withdraw from participation in learning and school.

The effects of such avoidance, of course, are evident in the individual's low self-esteem, eroded confidence and, for school-age children, an overall negative academic experience.

The Learning Connection was founded for the sole purpose of solving the underlying root problems that keep people from achieving at their top potential because of reading problems.

HELP THAT CORRECTS, NOT JUST COPES!

Parents of children with learning difficulties involving reading disabilities, math problems and related areas may be surprised to learn that many of these reading and math problems can be significantly corrected. Typically, the process involves an initial screening followed by the development and initiation of an integrated developmental-exercise training program. Out-of town families can participate in the Home-Based evaluation and Home-Therapy Program.

Understanding the underlying root causes of reading disabilities and language disorders is the first step toward corrective action.

Difficulties with math problems, poor handwriting, poor spelling, a short attention span, low reading comprehension, and visible low self-esteem, may actually arise from your child's inability to PROCESS information. In other words, very bright, intelligent students may have never developed the essential skills necessary to RECEIVE, STORE, AND PRODUCE written information! That is, the neurological process that permits learning to occur may not be fully developed in your child. Most academic programs are not able to locate these areas and provide the tools for correcting them.

Underlying Root Problems that Stunt Potential

The first step to correcting Dyslexia and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is understanding the underlying problems that cause reading and language problems to occur.

Most conventional programs are designed to help struggling students by prescribing tutoring, remedial reading, or other educational approaches.

While these programs help with overall ACHIEVEMENT, The Learning Connection is geared towards correcting the ROOT problems that cause:

Short Attention Span
Low Comprehension
Slow, Choppy Reading
Poor Handwriting and Spelling
Inability to Follow Directions
Number and Letter Reversals
Low Self-Esteem

Children and adults exhibiting the symptoms listed above are good candidates for our unique program, even if they have not been diagnosed with Dyslexia or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). The key is training the brain in all areas of development to receive and process information more effectively.

See what others are saying about our exciting programs. Then, call our Colorado office today at 1-888-556-0230 We'll be happy to introduce you to the certified Learning Connection specialist nearest you.

MEET THE DIRECTORS

DISCLAIMER

Please read the following carefully:

Mr. Shapiro is not a licensed optometrist or opthalmologist. He does not diagnose or treat the presence of abnormal conditions of the eye and its appendages, or the accommodative and refractive conditions of the eye: or prescribe visual training and/ or the use of scientific instruments to train the visual system, and is not licensed in the state of Colorado to do so. You should consult with and follow the instructions of an optometrist or opthalmologist when using visual training procedures.

STEVEN SHAPIRO/SHEILAH SHAPIRO

Founders and Directors
Colorado Springs, CO
1-8888-556-0230
Email: learningconnection@peoplepc.com

Steve holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education and an Undergraduate Degree in Rehabilitation Psychology from the University of Kansas. After graduating in 1975, Steve taught for several years in a private school coordinating special education services and needs. In 1979, he moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a desire to expand his knowledge in order to help students struggling with dyslexia, learning disabilities, and reading problems.

It was during this time Steve met an optometrist specializing in children with learning and reading difficulties and a using a unique developmental training program. They formed a center for the purpose of effectively helping students overcome learning and reading disabilities. This center eventually became The Learning Connection in Colorado Springs, CO. Steve speaks extensively throughout the nation on learning problems. He has been featured on the 700 Club, Point of View, numerous other radio talk shows, and has been featured in many magazines and newspapers around the country.

Sheilah Shapiro holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in elementary education, and has extensive background in reading. Sheilah has developed an advanced phonics/vocabulary program for older elementary students and teens who have struggled with the foundations of reading. Sheilah tutors in reading at The Learning Connection, and assists out-of-town families with help in reading and comprehension.

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