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Reality Check

There IS a way to HELP your struggling learner!

This is the time of the school year when parents and teachers notice one of two things. Either the kids have settled into habits of learning or they are struggling. This is reality check time.

As an experienced special education teacher, I know that research tells us that approximately 40% of learning disabilities or the brain-based conditions that have negative impacts on learning are genetic. That does not explain the other 60% of these occurrences.

Researchers at Harvard University School of Public Health state that the other 60% of occurrences are due to environmental factors: toxins that disrupt brain functioning.

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I am acquainted with three families who were trying all types of interventions for their children affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD, and ADHD. One product in particular made a huge, positive difference in the health and daily activities of these kids and their families.

Listen to Darcy from Massachusetts explain what helped her preschooler with ADHD symptoms.

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Preschool twins diagnosed with ASD have made huge gains. Listen to their mother Brandye from Texas.

Gretchen from Connecticut has an older child with attention issues. Listen to their story.

Help your child the way Darcy, Brandye, and Gretchen help their kids. Contact Liz at 781-797-0698.

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