NOW! Grammar and Writing

Dyslexia Writing Program ^®

NOW! Grammar and Writing^® is a research-based dysgraphia writing program that helps bridge the gaps between punctuation, grammar, writing and comprehension. For those with dysgraphia and other learning difficulties, identifying the most important elements of a sentence can be a challenge. This struggle greatly impacts the ability to visualize and comprehend what is being said, ie the student may be able to identify the nouns in the sentence, but which now is doing the action and is the subject and which noun is the object of a preposition? NOW! Grammar and Writing^® serves as a foundation for addressing writing concerns. It’s a practical program that builds upon the imagery skills learned and honed in the NOW! Mental Imagery^® program and via concrete and meaningful manipulatives it breaks down and focuses on the essentials of grammar and writing, helping your student navigate the world of grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure and well organized paragraphs and essays too.

Improves Comprehension and Expression

Our dysgraphia writing program, which builds on and reinforces the skills developed in the NOW! Foundations^® and NOW! Mental Imagery^® programs too, systematically explores grammar and supplements the how to for better writing and composition. This program is for those who have these difficulties:

Reading Comprehension

Inability to understand what they have just read

Organization

Difficulty staying on topic and relaying information in a structured, understandable way.

Poor Syntax

Trouble using correct sentence structure; cannot identify how their language is working

Weak Coherence

Difficulty putting the parts together to create a main idea

Poor Written Expression

Dislike of writing; Can’t write all their ideas clearly; struggle to write complete sentences; write paragraphs with disjointed and incomplete sentences; do poorly in-class writing assignments and struggle to write book reports, creative writing and essays too.

Despite helpful classroom materials and programs employed by educators all across classrooms, schools continue to find that many students do not develop strong or even adequate writing skills.

Our transdisciplinary team of licensed professionals provides

Multiple Levels of Service Offerings

Intensive Empowerment Program (IEP)

Full Immersion 2 to 6 hours/day

1-on-1 instruction

Empowering Memory and Language processing, Sensory – Motor – Regulation skills via Sensory Integration OT, Mood, Behavior, Anxiety, Attention, Executive Function & all Academic skills (read, spell, write, comprehend & math). Custom IEP goals for each student.

The Morris Center Academy

Ages 6-12

1-to-5 ratio staff to student

Therapeutic classroom, Treating Dyslexia, comprehension, social skills.

Florida offers scholarships $10k per year. (1-3 years)

Professional Services

Ages 2 – Adult

Speech-Language Therapy, OT, and Psychology

Can be covered by Health Insurance

Personal Tutoring

1-on-1 and Small Group

Ages 6 – Adult

Science Backed Reading, Spelling, Writing and Math Programs delivered five days per week for maximum intensity, specificity, and frequency.

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Unlock These Benefits with NOW! Grammar and Writing^®

Children, teens and adults who could benefit from a dysgraphia writing program can take NOW! Grammar and Writin^® after completing the NOW! Foundations^® and NOW! Mental Imagery^® programs. In this dysgraphia course, they will learn:

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Word mispronunciation; difficulty finding words; confusion over verb tenses, plurals, and forms

Why NOW! Grammar and Writing^®?

Because It Gets Results

Systematic Exploration of Language

NOW! Grammar and Writing^® brings back systematic exploration of grammar – parts of speech and sentence structuring – and supplements expressive language. Children and adults with dysgraphia often have difficulty understanding the most essential parts of a sentence and, as a result, have difficulty making an accurate movie to fully comprehend and understand sentences. NOW! Grammar and Writing^® ingeniously builds on the NOW! Mental Imagery^® and NOW! Foundations^® program to empower a full understanding of the parts of speech or grammar of our written language, which is a precursor for the writing element of the program. By learning grammar first and using the NOW! Mental Imagery^® program to do so, then it becomes much easier to learn how to compose different forms of written language.

Multisensory Learning

Our dysgraphia writing program is structured, systematic, multisensory, scaffolded and follows developmental science. It brings together several modalities: auditory, visual and kinesthetic and mental imagery. The student discovers the roles of different types of words in sentences and uses concrete manipulatives to represent and better understand these different parts of speech, ie nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, etc… all have different roles in building a movie in the mind while reading and are equally important for writing with such detail and organization that the reader has a clear movie as intended by the author of the written sentence, paragraph or essay.

Progression

Students quickly progress to planning, dissecting, and writing paragraphs while systematically increasing their understanding of the structure of written information and its content. Younger, primary-aged students explore organization, planning, and mapping across different content. Students at the intermediate level and above transition from paragraph to essay in a systematically designed way that facilitates the full development of writing skills.

Building a Foundation

Students build a foundation starting at the word level in one-word sentences such as “Run!” They advance incrementally to two-word sentences such as “John sat.” Students continue to use higher-order concepts such as phrases and clauses.

Starting Simple

Research shows that memory improves when visual and verbal systems work well together. Starting with simple tasks and building to more complex exercises gives the student a feeling of success. Confidence improves, and learners can better use and apply what they read as their visualization skills improve.

Newfound Confidence

The most important thing for students or adults with dyslexia is that they believe in themselves. Every success in grammar or writing brings a little more self-esteem, which gives them the confidence to go further. NOW! Grammar and Writing^® is structured so students succeed and learning becomes fun again.

What to Expect

From Our Dyslexia Writing Program

Personalized Assessment

Begin your learning experience with a comprehensive evaluation. Our educators will tailor the program to meet specific needs and goals.

Our experts analyze strengths and areas for improvement, setting the stage for a customized learning journey and success.

Progressive Skill Development

Experience the joy of observing grammar and writing improvements daily and weekly.

As the program progresses, watch skills build and confidence blossom.

Measurable Improvements

Celebrate noticeable advancements in academic performance and self-esteem.

Post-program assessments highlight progress and areas for continued focus.

Engaging Multisensory Sessions

Dive into dynamic, interactive sessions that appeal to visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning styles.

Observe our unique approach to phonological awareness, using the physical aspects of speech sounds to bolster grammar and writing.

Supportive, One-on-One Attention

Appreciate the undivided attention of our highly trained educators in one-on-one sessions or interact in a collaborative group setting.

Regular feedback and encouragement keep students motivated and engaged.

Convenient Online Learning

Students learn comfortably at home. eTutoring gives students all the personalized attention without the need to travel.

Consistent schedules establish predictability so you can easily plan around other activities.

Community of Success

Join a network of people who have witnessed transformational changes in themselves or their children.

Written testimonials or video interviews repeatedly show the fulfilling impact of improved learning for those with dyslexia and their families.

What Does Success Look Like?

Research shows that multisensory approaches to language are more effective and have longer-lasting results than traditional paths. Expressive spoken language precedes written language, and how a student masters speaking skills will also how well they develop their skills at written expression.

When a student or adult can comprehend material in a classroom or real-world setting, formulate and write a thought, or organize information into a cohesive story, the course becomes a gift of confidence and self-esteem that resonates far beyond the classroom and into a successful adult life.

NOW! Grammar and Writing^® teaches skills the way a dysgraphic and all students best learn – from concrete manipulatives to fully developed skills.

Stories of Success

MARCI’S STORY

“That’s Why We’re Here”

You know they are intelligent, but for many students they cannot read effortlessly and efficiently and accurately like their sibling or classmates. You know they excel in other areas and try to learn all they can, but for some they cannot spell. You know the love to share new discoveries with you, but for some they struggle to find their words.

CANNON’S JOURNEY

“The World Needs to Know”

Boys who are nearly teenagers and are still struggling with Dyslexia’s slow or inaccurate reading skills have typically lost interest, lost hope and adamantly do NOT want to pursue anymore “Dyslexia” treatment programs. Cannon was no different, but after a few weeks he noticed something was different.

Frequently Asked Questions

About NOW! Foundations^® Programs

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