Welcome to The Reading Wands
Cognitive Assistive Reading Tools
Focus Wand Assistive Reading Tool
Hear what our customers say:
A person Autistm
Fantastic quick postage and great instructions. The wand is great it just makes the page feel like I'm flowing through the words rather than thinking I've got ages to get to the end. I love the idea of the wand and feel it has encouraged me to want to read and try again .
Young person aged 7 - 11
Thanks for making reading more fun again for my son Gabriel ..... He has read a full book in three weeks at school as he now likes to read . I do however wish there was a way of not loosing the wand as we can't find it at mo and miss using the wand at home
Primary school aged 7 -11
“easy to use and improve the students concentration, speed and flow”
A mature person
Encouraged more reading. Read more. Improved comprehension. Better accuracy. Increased speed. More fluent. More capable.
Young person aged 7 - 11
Encouraged more reading. Enjoys reading more. Increased speed. Confidence.
An adult
Easy to use. Increased speed. Enjoys reading more. Confidence.
Primary school-aged students with ADHD & Dyslexia
Better accuracy. More speed. More fluent. Confidence
Primary school-aged students with Dyslexia
Increased speed.
Primary school - aged 7 - 11 with Autism
Increased speed. Started using a finger tracker when forgotten Wand.
Young person aged 7- 11 - “stops words being mixed up and reading same line”
Young person - “it makes it more clear, words stand out more with it”
Young person aged 3 - 6 “Easy to read with it than without”
Young person aged 12- 16 “Helped me put more expressions in my words”
Young person aged 7 - 11 “It helped more. Helped me concentrate more”
Young person aged 7 - 11 “It was good. It helped me keep track of where I was on a page”
FAQs
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Reading Wands are assistive cognitive reading tools that incorporate visual integration, sensory components, and multi-stage reading support for neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia. They are designed to enhance focus, visual processing, and comprehension through unique, scientifically-based methods.
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The Focus Wand is a specialised reading tool designed to support the holistic development of the brain. It comes with Neo Tips, which are adjustable based on the individual’s unique profile and reading needs. These tips help create a tailored reading experience, providing visual guidance, sensory feedback, and cognitive stimulation to improve focus, comprehension, and information retention.
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The Peripheral Wand is an innovative product designed to train the eyes to read in chunks of two or more words at a time, rather than one word per fixation point. It’s the first of its kind, offering a multi-stage training system that expands eye vision and gradually moves readers from word-by-word reading to grouping words, allowing for faster comprehension, visualisation, focus, and information retention.
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Reading Wands are particularly beneficial for neurodivergent individuals, such as those with ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia, who may struggle with traditional reading methods. They are also helpful for anyone looking to improve their reading focus, visual processing, and comprehension.
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To use the Focus Wand, select the appropriate Neo Tip based on your specific needs. Place the wand over, under or across the text to help guide your eyes, promoting better focus and reducing distractions. The sensory and visual integration aspects of the wand support more holistic brain development, improving reading skills over time.
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The Peripheral Wand is designed to expand your eye’s ability to recognise multiple words at once. Begin by using the wand to read two words per fixation point, and as your eyes adjust, lower the Neo Tips to train your vision to expand further. This gradual progression helps you move from word-to-word reading to grouping multiple words, making reading faster and more efficient.
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Neo Tips are interchangeable attachments that come with the Focus Wand, designed to cater to different sensory and visual needs. By using these tips, individuals can customise their reading experience based on their personal preferences, allowing for improved focus, comprehension, and engagement.
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Yes, Reading Wands are designed for all ages. They are especially useful for adults who wish to improve focus, enhance reading skills, or support cognitive development.
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The Peripheral Wand is the first of its kind to train the eyes in multi-stage reading, allowing readers to expand their vision from word-to-word reading to chunk reading, where two or more words are recognised in one glance. This method enhances reading speed, comprehension, and retention, making it a revolutionary tool in cognitive reading development.
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Yes, both the Focus Wand and the Peripheral Wand are designed to support individuals with Dyslexia by providing structured, sensory-integrated reading aids that enhance focus, reduce visual overwhelm, and improve comprehension.
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We provide monthly reading trackers, plus a whole host of reading better worksheets (see bundles), via email, designed to encourage daily reading. This interactive tool helps track progress while promoting the healthy habit of consistent reading.
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Yes, both the Focus Wand and Peripheral Wand come with the ClipGrip book mark that attaches on your page so you can pick up where you left off, and are lightweight, portable, and easy to carry with you, whether you're using them at home, school, or on the go.
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We offer FREE worldwide delivery. This ensures that your Reading Wand reaches you quickly, no matter where you are.
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The current prices as of 20-09-2024 for the Reading Wands are as follows:
Focus Wand: Essential - £14.99, Pro - £24.99, Ultimate - £34.99
Peripheral Wand: Essential - £39.99, Pro - £44.99, Ultimate - £49.99
For international customers, here are the approximate prices based on today’s exchange rates:
USA (USD):
Focus Wand: $18.50 (Essential), $30.80 (Pro), $43.80 (Ultimate)
Peripheral Wand: $49.20 (Essential), $54.30 (Pro), $60.50 (Ultimate)EU (EUR):
Focus Wand: €17.40 (Essential), €29.00 (Pro), €41.40 (Ultimate)
Peripheral Wand: €46.00 (Essential), €51.00 (Pro), €56.60 (Ultimate)Australia (AUD):
Focus Wand: A$29.00 (Essential), A$48.30 (Pro), A$68.70 (Ultimate)
Peripheral Wand: A$77.00 (Essential), A$84.00 (Pro), A$92.00 (Ultimate)Canada (CAD):
Focus Wand: C$25.50 (Essential), C$42.50 (Pro), C$60.50 (Ultimate)
Peripheral Wand: C$67.70 (Essential), C$73.80 (Pro), C$80.90 (Ultimate)New Zealand (NZD):
Focus Wand: NZ$31.70 (Essential), NZ$52.80 (Pro), NZ$75.10 (Ultimate)
Peripheral Wand: NZ$83.90 (Essential), NZ$91.50 (Pro), NZ$100.20 (Ultimate)
Please note that these rates are of 20-09-2024 and include minor bank charges and may fluctuate slightly due to daily exchange rate changes.