Research Proven

A statistical study completed by Dr. Kathy Keafer revealed that students enrolled in this program “made and maintained significant gains in measures of cognitive functioning as well as academic achievement in the areas of reading, mathematics, and written expression.” EFFECTS OF NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING DEVELOPMENT EDUCATIONAL THERAPY FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES,  by Dr. Kathy Keafer (2004)

Changing Lives

STUDENTS “It helps me memorize what I need to know on my tests. It helps me remember to put capitals at the beginning of sentences. It helps my hand writing. It helps me get my grades up. It makes me feel like I can do well in my regular class. It makes me feel good about myself.” Henry PARENTS “Our 9 year old son, Jared, has been diagnosed with mild Asperger syndrome, a learning disability and Central Auditory Processing Disorder. He has been doing the NILD therapy for the last 8 months and his improvement has been amazing. Recently I ...

How Does It Work?

Weaknesses in perception and/or cognition impact the learning process and create uneven academic performance. The learning process is represented as a wall with various components. Perceptual and cognitive skills form the foundation of the wall. If any of these areas, such as visual or auditory memory or abstract/logical thinking are weak or vulnerable, academic skills are affected. After cognitive and perceptual weaknesses are strengthened, the learning process functions efficiently. Students become able to learn independently. More like physical therapy or speech therapy, NILD Educational Therapy boosts weak, vulnerable systems. IMAGE OF BLOCK WALL and Description Building Competence and Confidence - Cognition, Academics, Perception, ...

Training Educators

NILD Canada offers courses for educators to become Educational Therapists. A Bachelor’s degree in education or equivalency is a prerequisite. Graduate credit is available to qualifying participants. Training courses are offered throughout the school year or during the summer in various locations as well as through combination on-line courses. Our Educational Therapy courses have been offered at: Redeemer University College, Wilfred Laurier University, University of Waterloo, Fellowship Christian School, and Tyndale University. 1. EDUCATIONAL THERAPY – Instructional Methods for Students with Learning Needs A lecture and laboratory course designed to train teachers, parents and interested ...

Jr Discovery

Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, from a passage, and going cites of the word in classical literature, discovered the undoubtable source. Lorem Ipsum comes from sections 1.10.32 and 1.10.33 of “de Finibus Bonorum et Malorum” (The Extremes of Good and Evil) by Cicero, written in 45 BC. This book is a treatise on the theory ...

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