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What does Essential Learning
Institute do? |
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First, we
identify the learning problems by finding the cause of the problem.
Then, we therapeutically strengthen those weak areas and build written
and spoken language skills. We treat the cause, not the symptoms. |
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What kind of improvements can
I expect from your program? |
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You can expect
the student to read more easily, remember what is read (improved
comprehension), and see improved communication and organization,
easier study and homework, less stress, and increased confidence and
self-esteem. |
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Would you tell me more about
the Testing Kit? |
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The Test Kit can be
ordered and given by you, at home, or at our Allentown, PA center if you
live close by
The test takes about an
hour to give. If the person cannot sit for the whole hour, the test can
be broken up into three 20-minute parts. A brief, detailed video will
show how to give each part. The test is an excellent way to identify the
weak and strong learning areas and is a very helpful tool, whether you
choose to do the therapy or not. |
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What learning issues are covered in the test results? |
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Reading
grade level, including comprehension and comfort/frustration reading level
Spelling grade level, including phonics knowledge
Comparison of auditory vs. visual processing
(is the person an auditory learner or visual learner?
Detailed graphs showing the person’s
immediate, short and long-term memory (how well does the he/she retain
information?
An explanation of the person’s "learning
style” |
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How long does it take to receive test results? |
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In most cases, a complete results packet will be
sent to you within 3 business days. If the test is done at our center,
you may opt to have the results sent by mail, or come back for the
results later the same day. Depending on results, we may suggest our
Sensory Integration therapy program. |
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How does the Sensory
Integration Training (SIT) therapy work? |
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The SIT program
is done on your computer with accompanying worksheets. It is done four
days per week, one hour per day. It takes about nine-ten months to
complete. The program takes you automatically through the exercises and
moves you onto the next lesson for the next time. Our staff will keep up
with your progress if you choose to send in the monthly score sheets that
can be easily printed out after each lesson. |
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What type of learning
difficulties does the SIT therapy help? |
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SIT is a proven, one-time, permanent solution
to correct learning disabilities. It strengthens the areas of reading,
spelling, concentration, organizational deficits, short and long term
memory, sequencing, auditory and visual (sensory) processing and motor
skills. It works with ADD, ADHD, Autism, Asbergers, distractibility,
dygraphia, auditory and visual processing deficits and is excellent for
ESL, reading, spelling and writing improvement. It is NOT simply a
tutorial or reading program. You can expect to see improvement in many
areas of work/study habits. |
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What is the age
range for this therapy? |
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The therapy is appropriate and effective for ages
6-adult. |
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My child is only a
basic reader and struggles with letters. Can he still do this therapy? |
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Yes. In most cases we will begin a basic
reader on our 6-week letter identification program before starting the
therapy. There is no additional charge for this extra program.
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What is your success
rate with this program? |
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We have had 15 years of success with this
program! We offer the program to individuals, schools and learning
centers. We hear many great things about how children are improving in all
areas of initial struggling. You can find our comments and testimonials on
our homepage, under the “Where in the World is ELI?” icon. |
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What are the
computer requirements for the therapy program? |
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All you need is basic Windows 95 or newer. The
program uses a limited amount of memory. Most systems can easily handle
the program. No Internet service is required. |
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Is purchasing your
Testing Kit a requirement in order to do the therapy program? |
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No, in some cases other test results
may be helpful in determining where to place the individual on the therapy
program. However, if you opt to do the therapy program without our
testing, you waive the option to do the post-therapy test, which is
normally compared to the first test for a progress report. |
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I am interested in a
homeschool curriculum to accompany the therapy. Do you offer a
therapy/homeschool package? |
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Yes, we offer a
full homeschool curriculum and Therapy Kit for one affordable price. A
convenient payment plan is also available. |
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What other services
and products do you offer? |
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We offer Grade Level Examinations that can be done
on your home computer and scored by us. Available in the subjects of
science, language arts and mathematics, they are very comprehensive and
identify the grade level of each subject broken down into many categories.
We also offer a six-week, Letter Identification program done on your home
computer. This program is excellent for dyslexic individuals and young
children just learning to read and write the alphabet. |
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How can I receive more information about your testing
and program? |
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Request an Info Pack
HERE
Call 800-285-9089. We will be happy to
answer your questions and discuss your learning needs
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