It allows an individual with a reading problem to read independently and to learn the meaning of unfamiliar words met in print. The cost is very low when ordered over the web. It rapidly builds language skills through a series of seven game-like training exercises, three that train for sounds and four that train for words. Individuals with a variety of disabilities benefit from participation, including those with central auditory processing disorders, language disorders and impaired phonemic awareness. This is an amazingly comprehensive approach to remediating reading disorders.
Phonemic awareness is the skill that needs to be developed prior to learning phonics.
The supporting videotapes, audiotapes and manual provide ample instruction for a parent, teacher or tutor to use the material correctly. The price is extremely reasonable when compared with other commercially available programs that do essentially the same thing and cannot be used without special training. It has been used in classroom settings and would be an asset when home-schooling young or learning disabled students. These are the people whose public service announcements appeared routinely for weeks on my favorite cable channels, inspiring me to send for their brochure and visit their website. This is a comprehensive website that deals with learning disabilities factually.