Auditory processing, reading and memory programs for adults
It’s never too late to change your brain.
The most amazing and inspiring discovery by neuroscientists in the last three decades is that it’s never too late to change your brain.
Adults can benefit from auditory processing, reading and memory programs just as much as children – as long as the programs are well designed and administered in the right way.
Learning difficulties don’t have to be life-long
Have you always had trouble listening, paying attention or remembering information? Perhaps you have trouble communicating your thoughts verbally or in writing, or keeping up with conversations?
Many of the adults who get in touch with us have either experienced some sort of learning block all their lives, suffered a brain injury which has impacted on their cognitive functioning or are just noticing that they’re having trouble remembering things or finding their words when communicating.
“Doing this program has given me enough space to become aware of those anxious feelings connected with making mistakes and how important it is for me to encourage and believe in myself.”
Alexandra, QLD
Our Managing Director Claire was one of those adults
Claire grew up with an Auditory Processing Disorder that was only diagnosed in early adulthood. It made it difficult for her to process information quickly and to keep up in the classroom.
She had to tape record her classroom lessons (yes, back in the days of the tape recorder) and relisten to them at night, pausing at regular intervals to allow her time to absorb the content.
Many adults believe their learning difficulties are fixed
But unless there is some sort of degenerative condition at play, nothing could be further than the truth!
Virtually everyone can change their brain throughout their lifespan so long as the stimulus is engaging, targeted and adaptive to their specific needs.
Did you know adult learners have an edge?
You might be surprised to learn that adult learners often possess an edge on younger learners when it comes to brain training. They often possess a higher level of intrinsic motivation to improve their performance. Nothing like a lifetime of learning struggles to motivate you to do something about it!
So what are you waiting for?
Sonic Learning’s online auditory processing, reading and memory programs
Effective cognitive training programs actively train the ability to process information more quickly and accurately, to remember more and to be better at comprehending what you read.
Changing the brain isn’t possible overnight but it is absolutely possible. Improving processing, memory and attention takes daily practice (around 30 minutes, 5 days per week), individualised instruction and engaging exercises to create significant and lasting improvements.
Fortunately, there are online programs that can help you improve these important life skills in an easy and fun way. Sonic Learning’s team of health and education professionals has been successfully using proven neuroscience programs (Fast ForWord, Cogmed and Reading Assistant) since 2004 to improve processing, memory and attention.
Choose a cognitive or reading program
Read about our programs for adults below, and book a professional consultation to discuss which program might be right for you.
Cognitive skills training (6 months)
Cogmed working memory training + Fast ForWord processing training
Strengthen the important cognitive skills needed for study and work:
- Listening (auditory processing)
- Auditory and visual working memory
- Attention
This course is designed for adults who would like to improve their ability to listen in noisy environments, follow conversations or improve their memory and attention. Adults both with and without diagnosed difficulties (such as auditory processing disorder or dyslexia) can enrol.
What’s included in this course
- Cogmed working memory training – are you ready for a real working memory challenge? Train 30 minutes per day, 4 days per week for 8 weeks. Once you’ve finished this part of the Cogmed course, you’ll unlock access to 40 bonus sessions which you can use over the next year.
- Fast ForWord Elements – train your listening skills! Once you’ve finished Cogmed, you’ll spend the rest of your 6 month course on Fast ForWord Elements (and if you finish that, you’ll move to Reading Comprehension – you won’t run out of stuff to do!).
- 6 month subscription to work on one program at at time. We recommend training 30 minutes per day, 5 days per week but you can do more if you’d like.
- Fortnightly coaching call with a health professional
- Summary report once you’re finished
Course fees
$1290 (Save $300)
Choose from upfront payment
or 3 x $430 monthly payments + $30 setup fee)
Reading skills training (6 months)
Reading Boost Comprehension + Reading Assistant fluency training
Strengthen your real-life reading skills. This program isn’t about learning the alphabet. It’s designed for adults who want to understand and remember what they read, think analytically, and stop being afraid of reading out loud.
What’s included in this course
- Placement test – a 30 minute computerised placement test to determine which level you’ll begin at.
- Reading Comprehension training – intensively train your sentence and paragraph understanding skills. Train on this program until you’ve finished it, then move onto the next step.
- Reading Assistant fluency training – scared of reading out loud when others are listening? Don’t worry – only your computer-based reading tutor program will hear you as you practice reading faster and with feeling – and will correct and help you along the way. Spend the rest of your 6-month course improving your reading every day.
- 6 month subscription to work on one program at at time. We recommend training 30 minutes per day, 5 days per week but you can do more if you’d like.
- Fortnightly coaching call with a health professional
- Summary report once you’re finished
Course fees
$1290 (Save $300)
Choose from upfront payment
or 3 x $430 monthly payments + $30 setup fee)
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Key takeaways
It’s never too late to change your brain
Effective brain training requires daily practice, engaging exercises and adaptive content
Adult learners can improve performance with well-designed neuroscience programs
Free phone consultation with a professional
This free telephone consultation can help to answer any questions you have about our services. At Sonic Learning we are all experienced teachers and health professionals so parents tend to find it very beneficial to be able to discuss their concerns and receive guidance from our team.