the future hope project a demonstration project
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The Future Hope Project a demonstration project. Empowering at risk learners with a non pharmacologic approach to managing ADD/ADHD. What If ? Our next intervention protocol examines these possibilities. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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The Future Hope ProjectThe Future Hope Projecta demonstration projecta demonstration project
Empowering at risk learners with a Empowering at risk learners with a non pharmacologic approach to non pharmacologic approach to
managing ADD/ADHDmanaging ADD/ADHD
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What If ? What If ? Our next intervention protocol examines these Our next intervention protocol examines these
possibilitiespossibilities
• An intervention protocol could reduce suspensions and drop out rates of African American and Hispanic students by 30% or more?
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What if? A $600 solutionWhat if? A $600 solution
• Audio Visual Entrainment + vitamin supplements– Costs per student =$600 (first 4 months) $30
per month after that (D, iron, zinc/cooper, Omega 3)
• Series of disease specific vitamin supplements based on Vitamin D designed to provide nutritional support for ADHD
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Wings AcademyWings Academy
• Milwaukee Charter School of 150 students
• 70% of students have IEP
• School is college preparatory public school for 1st through 12th grade students
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Funding sourcesFunding sources
• Use IEP special flow through funds to pay for equipment
• Title One funds to pay for staff and parent training
• Private funding from Foundations or school advocate (s)
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The DeviceThe Device
• The David Alert• Specially designed for
ADD/ADHD• Manufactured by
Mind Alive/ Edmonton• http://www.mindalive.
ca
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Completed AVE researchCompleted AVE research
• Minnesota (1997,98)
• Yonkers N.Y (2001)
• Minnesota (2001)
• Minneapolis (2005)
• North Dakota (2005)
• Milwaukee (2008) ongoing
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ADD and AVEADD and AVEPre & Post TOVA ResultsPre & Post TOVA Results
Heart Of The Lakes Elem. School - MinnesotaHeart Of The Lakes Elem. School - Minnesota1997 - Michael Joyce Ph.D.1997 - Michael Joyce Ph.D.
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103
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94
0
20
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Inattention Impulsivity Reaction Time Variability
Pre
Post
30 participants
1 SD
Mind Alive Inc 1999
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Spalding Reading Students & AVESpalding Reading Students & AVEGrade Equivalent Reading LevelGrade Equivalent Reading Level
Heart Of The Lakes Elem. School - MinnesotaHeart Of The Lakes Elem. School - Minnesota1997 - Michael Joyce Ph.D.1997 - Michael Joyce Ph.D.
2.9
3.9
3.5
4.1
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
Pre BWE
Post BWEGrade
Equivalent
BWE Group Non BWE Group (N=8) (N=12)
Mind Alive Inc 1999
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Spalding Reading Students & AVESpalding Reading Students & AVEAVE Vs Non-AVE GroupAVE Vs Non-AVE Group
Heart Of The Lakes Elem. School - MinnesotaHeart Of The Lakes Elem. School - Minnesota 1997 - Michael Joyce1997 - Michael Joyce
1.5
0.6
7.2
5.8
-0.3
0.2
-1.2 -1.4-2
-1
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1
2
3
4
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6
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8
BWEGroup
Non BWEGroup
8 - AVE12 - Non AVE
Instructional Grade Percentile Normal Curve Reading Level Equivalent Rank Equivalent
Mind Alive Inc 1999
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Seven School Minnesota Study Using AVE Seven School Minnesota Study Using AVE to Treat Attentional Disorders. (n=204).to Treat Attentional Disorders. (n=204).
Improvement in BDS scores from School/Teacher ratings for BDS scales. Generalized Anxiety, Inattention, Major Depressive Episode and Hyperactive-Impulsive Disorder. A score of 10 is the norm. (P=0.001) n=204
Pre AVE
Post AVE
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Post AVE
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Test Measures
Changes in Oral Reading Scores (Slossen-R) by Grade Level (P=0.001) n=204
Mind Alive Inc 2002
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The Future Hope Project reviewThe Future Hope Project review
• Introduction by Dr. Lueck
• Review of what AVE is all about
• See the students in action!
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Audio Visual Entrainment createsAudio Visual Entrainment creates
• Improved blood flow into cerebral cortex
• Reduced CBF is associated with ADD, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and aging.
• Improved sleep
• Improved Serotonin production
• Improved Endorphin production
Dr. Norman Thomas- U of Alberta
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Social ImprovementsSocial Improvements
• Increased sociability
• Improved work performance
• Improved self-esteem
• Improved self-confidence
• Reduced depression
• Reduced nervousnessOther insights from: Change Your Brain, Change Your Life.
By Daniel Amen
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Benefits to school and localeBenefits to school and locale
• Improved school climate
• Reduced suspensions
• Reduced drop rate
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Wings demonstration projectWings demonstration project
• 33% improved academic performance in reading and improved focus
• (All) Improved social behaviors- children in autistic spectrum, ODD, OCD, ADD/ADHD
• (all) Improved sleep patterns for children, teens and parents
• Coopersmith self esteem and Pace pre and post assessments
• Parent testimonials
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College students using RitalinCollege students using Ritalin
• Denver Post article- Scholastic Steroids cites abuse of stimulants in college
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AVE in college setting is safer and more AVE in college setting is safer and more effective than Red Bull or Ritalineffective than Red Bull or Ritalin
• Dr. Thomas Budzynski at Western Washington University
• Group of struggling students AVE=8 used AVE for 30 sessions C=9
• Goal of improving peak Alpha levels
• Measured carryover effect of AVE on grade improvements 2.5 to 3.2 carryover effect of AVE lasted 5 months
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WWU-AVE testing processWWU-AVE testing process
• Assessment included– WAIS-R (Weschler adult intelligence scale
revised• Subtest from WAIS verbal included Digitspan
(excellent test for short term memory)• Subtest from WAIS performance included digit
symbol substitution test
– WRAT 3• Subscales included reading, spelling and math
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School co-founderSchool co-founder
• Ms. Ciurro enrolled both of her children in the AVE program
• Daughter in autistic spectrum 18 yrs old
• Son 8 years old described as quirky
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33rdrd grade teacher grade teacher
• Ms. Rupert teaches 3rd grade and works with the former self injurious 8 year old male. Possible PTSD diagnosis.
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parent coordinator testimonialsparent coordinator testimonials
• Mrs. Komar enrolled her 4 adopted children
• All children born with fetal alcohol and cocaine in their system
• Mrs. Komar works with all elementary and middle school students at Wings
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Sponsor supportSponsor support
Sponsoring Organizations for the presentation of the Future Hope Project at NAREN
Family Care Psychological Serviceshttp://www.familycare4u.com
Extreme Thought Makeover www.extremethoughtmakeover.com
The Cash Coupon.com www.thecashcoupon.com/greatvalue
Dr. Gael Riverz www.drgaelriverz.com
Wings Academy http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/browse_school/wi/3285
Mind Alive, Inc. www.mindalive.ca