Fast Forword Program
An after school and summer computer-based program for students to develop auditory processing,language and reading skills. Students work with speech-language pathologists on games that address phonological awareness, phonics, word recognition, spelling, reading fluency, working memory, vocabulary, and listening and reading comprehension.
Students progress through a hierarchy of programs as they improve, moving towards more advanced skills and grade levels. The skills targeted and design of the Fast Forword computer games are based in the latest neuroscience research and have a proven track record of success. It is like "aerobics for the brain."
Who?
Children with a history of:
- Speech-Language Disorders
- Hearing Impairments
- Central Auditory Processing Disorder
- Attention, Listening, and/or Reading Difficulties
Why?
Helps children develop fundamental skills necessary for effective listening, reading, writing and spelling
How?
Administered by Speech-Language Pathologists
When?
New groups forming now.
1 hour per day, 5 days per week
Days/times: Monday-Friday; 3:00pm-4:00pm or 4:00pm-5:00pm
Cost?
Private pay, insurance, and/or scholarship. During the school year tuition for children attending selected Buffalo Public Schools may be fully covered by Supplemental Educational Services (SES) funding.
Click here to see a complete list of 2011-2012 SES eligible schools.
Click here for a copy of the Scholarship Application.
For more information contact:
Christina Liberta at 716.885.8318 ext. 4440 or CLiberta@askbhsc.org
Steve Miller at 716-885-8318 ext. 2289 or smiller@askbhsc.org
Start up funding provided by grants from Verizon and The Margaret L. Wendt Foundations
