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- ADD/ADHD/LD/Dyslexia
- Head/Brain injuries
- Post Traumatic Stress
- Post Stroke conditions
- Aging related memory impairment
- Depression, anxiety, stress
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- Improves concentration
- Improves focus
- Improves attention
- Reduces impulsivity
- Reduces hyperactivity
- Repairs attentional deficiencies associated with certain neurological
imbalances
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- Enhance speed of mental processing
- Improve discipline & confidence
- Improve the ability to deal with distractions
- Improve learning ability
- Improve the ability to sustain focus for extended periods of time
- Reduce frustration
- Improve patience & self control
- Improve listening ability
- Improve planning & organization
- Improve problem solving
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- Simple to use, no knowledge in computers required
- Sharper Brain exclusive content free - cognitive training makes it
easier for the brain to generalize what is learned during the training,
then automatically apply it to every aspect of life
- Only 20 to 30 minutes daily practice required, 3 to 5 times/week
- Fast and permanent results. The average training time is 3 months
- Suitable for all types of attention/concentration problems
- Suitable for children and adults
- An excellent solution for ADD, ADHD and most types of LD
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- The brain produces various brain waves (frequencies):
- DELTA (the brain wave pattern for sleep & the slowest brain wave
pattern)
- THETA (just prior to falling asleep, a transitional brain wave pattern
prior to moving into Delta, also used for meditation and hypnosis.
Dominant in most ADD/ADHD.)
- ALPHA (a light disengagement from reality, often referred to as
daydreaming. Calm state of attention)
- BETA 1 (concentration, focus. Also known as SMR)
- BETA 2 (alert state)
- BETA 3, 4 (higher states of
arousal)
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- Individuals with ADD/ADHD/LD and Dyslexia present low Beta waves and
excess Theta waves
- General problems of attention/focus/concentration/memory present
increased slow brain activity (Alpha, Theta, Delta)
- Good attention and focus can be achieved by improving
Beta-to-slow-brain-activity ratio
- This ratio can be significantly and permanently improved using the SharperBrain program
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- Concept comprehension - understanding tasks and concepts
- Working memory - retaining necessary information for short periods of
time, yet long enough to complete specific tasks
- Sequential processing - working with pieces of information, one after
another
- Simultaneous processing or multitasking - processing a few pieces of
information at the same time
- Attention duration - Sustaining attention for longer periods
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- Processing speed - the speed with which information is processed
- Selective attention - focusing on one task at a time
- Divided attention - focusing on more than one task at a time
- Sensory motor coordination - coordinating sensory and motor skills
- Visual processing - working with visual images
- Auditory processing - working with sounds
- Audio-visual coordination - working with both sound and visuals,
simultaneously
- Peripheral vision – noticing background details while focusing on a
task.
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- Without exceptions, all LD individuals have excessive slow brain wave
activity (typically Theta) and diminished Beta, (focus, attention,
concentration)
- Slow brain activity impedes frontal lobe activation.
- LD individuals have difficulties in performing many of the cognitive
skills described earlier.
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- SharperBrain™ teaches the brain to produce higher levels of
Alpha (calm attention), Beta 1,(focus & concentration) and Beta 2
(alertness)
- The ability to shift between these states of attention (Attentional
Flexibility) is very important for focusing, remembering, processing information and learning in
general
- SharperBrain also trains the brain to develop all fundamental cognitive
skills
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- You or your child will follow certain activities on a computer screen
and will need to respond to instructions given before each level.
- There are 36 levels (plus optional 18 advanced levels). Each level
presents different cognitive challenges and the user is tested for speed
and accuracy.
- The program is language independent therefore, the brain can more easily
generalize the skills developed during practice to other areas.
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- "It's been 8 weeks since my son David started the program, and
everyone has noticed the changes. What I've found out is that his
self-confidence has greatly improved. He told me that he is actually looking forward to
going back to school. I couldn't believe my ears when he said that.“
- Sandra Yue, L.A.
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- “The SharperBrain program is innovative and effective. It can be
accessible to all and has shown to be a much-needed contribution to the
fields of attention deficit, learning disabilities and memory. The
program should be widely used so that more people can benefit from such
a valuable program and so that all people have the chance to improve
their skills and increase their self-esteem.”
- Dr. Jackie Eldridge
- ONTARIO INSTITUTE FOR STUDIES IN EDUCATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO
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- Trains the brain to dramatically enhance short term, working, and long term
memory.
- The program focuses on words, numbers, names, shapes, colors, objects,
abstracts and user defined terms.
- It trains both the visual and auditory aspects of memory.
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- Short Term Memory – Sensory information we intake on a moment to moment
basis
- Working Memory – What we are actually working on at the moment
- Long Term Memory – What we store for future retrieval
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- Unlike other programs on the market that help compensate for memory
deficiencies, SharperMemory™ actually repairs and corrects many of the
problems associated with poor memory.
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- The program works on expanding digit span. In other words, it enhances
the brain’s capacity to quickly store, then retrieve larger amounts of
information
- The program trains many content-related aspects of memory including:
- words, images, numbers, concepts, shapes, colors, names
- The program trains both visual and auditory aspects of memory
- The program starts with easy levels and gradually progresses to more
difficult ones.
- The results of training with SharperMemory™ translates into immediate
improvement of all memory capacities
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- “…Not only is he (note: her 10 year old son) so much more focused when
studying, but he also seems to be much calmer.”
- Brenda Miller, Toronto
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- “Connor received an academic award today for the student who had
progressed the most this year. His Math mark went up to 85% (at the
beginning of the year it was 52%). THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for
SHARPERBRAIN!!!!”
- Verona Clark, South Africa
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- “ The Memory Course as well as The Sharper Programs series, which are
based on his (note: Dr. Gottfried’s) innovative approach to resolve
cognitive difficulties, will no doubt prove to be an excellent tool for
those wanting to improve their memory and concentration."
- Dr. Morris Ray MD, CCFP, FAAOM
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- “The teacher noticed positive improvements in his behavior and school
performance…he is less hyperactive, more attentive in class, more
focused in finishing school tasks and during exams.
He is finishing his homework in less time than before. I also
observed less unnecessary noise that he used to make when alone. Indeed
SharperBrain really worked for him. I'm grateful to you and to this
program.”
- Dr. Rosanna Paloma (Pediatrician)
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- “I recommend these programs because they can be used by the majority of
patients seeking help in optimizing brain function. They would, no
doubt, prove to be invaluable for patients and professionals dealing
with cognitive problems.”
- Dr. Gordon Ko, MD CCFP(EM) FRCPC
- Senior university associate professor and lecturer, University of
Toronto, Dept. of Medicine, (Sunnybrook hospital).
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- SharperBrain & SharperMemory have been developed by Bob Gottfried,
PhD.
- a Neuro-cognitive specialist
and the clinical director of Advanced Wellness Programs and Advanced
Cognitive Enhancement (ACE) Clinics.
- The programs have been extensively tested with many individuals
suffering from memory, concentration and other cognitive impairments.
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Notes