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The Future Hope Project a demonstration project

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.

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The Future Hope Project a demonstration project

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  1. The Future Hope Projecta demonstration project Empowering at risk learners with a non pharmacologic approach to managing ADD/ADHD

  2. What If ? Our next intervention protocol examines these possibilities • An intervention protocol could reduce suspensions and drop out rates of African American and Hispanic students by 30% or more?

  3. What 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

  4. Wings Academy • Milwaukee Charter School of 150 students • 70% of students have IEP • School is college preparatory public school for 1st through 12th grade students

  5. Funding 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)

  6. The Device • The David Alert • Specially designed for ADD/ADHD • Manufactured by Mind Alive/ Edmonton • http://www.mindalive.ca

  7. Completed AVE research • Minnesota (1997,98) • Yonkers N.Y (2001) • Minnesota (2001) • Minneapolis (2005) • North Dakota (2005) • Milwaukee (2008) ongoing

  8. ADD and AVEPre & Post TOVA ResultsHeart Of The Lakes Elem. School - Minnesota1997 - Michael Joyce Ph.D. 30 participants 1 SD Mind Alive Inc 1999

  9. Spalding Reading Students & AVEGrade Equivalent Reading LevelHeart Of The Lakes Elem. School - Minnesota1997 - Michael Joyce Ph.D. Grade Equivalent BWE Group Non BWE Group (N=8) (N=12) Mind Alive Inc 1999

  10. Spalding Reading Students & AVEAVE Vs Non-AVE GroupHeart Of The Lakes Elem. School - Minnesota1997 - Michael Joyce 8 - AVE 12 - Non AVE Instructional Grade Percentile Normal Curve Reading Level Equivalent Rank Equivalent Mind Alive Inc 1999

  11. Seven School Minnesota Study Using AVE 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 Changes in Oral Reading Scores (Slossen-R) by Grade Level (P=0.001) n=204 Pre AVE Pre AVE Post AVE Post AVE Standard Scores (means) Reading Scores (means) Test Measures Grade Mind Alive Inc 2002

  12. The Future Hope Project review • Introduction by Dr. Lueck • Review of what AVE is all about • See the students in action!

  13. Audio 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

  14. Social Improvements • Increased sociability • Improved work performance • Improved self-esteem • Improved self-confidence • Reduced depression • Reduced nervousness Other insights from: Change Your Brain, Change Your Life. By Daniel Amen

  15. Benefits to school and locale • Improved school climate • Reduced suspensions • Reduced drop rate

  16. Wings 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

  17. College students using Ritalin • Denver Post article- Scholastic Steroids cites abuse of stimulants in college

  18. AVE in college setting is safer and more effective 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

  19. WWU-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

  20. School 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

  21. 3rd grade teacher • Ms. Rupert teaches 3rd grade and works with the former self injurious 8 year old male. Possible PTSD diagnosis.

  22. parent 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

  23. Sponsor support Sponsoring Organizations for the presentation of the Future Hope Project at NAREN

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