Welcome to The Reading Wands
Cognitive Assistive Reading Tools for Neurodiverse Readers
It’s important for neurodiverse individuals, parents, and educational professionals to understand how the Reading Wands are specifically designed to support diverse reading needs, enhance cognitive processes, and provide ergonomic benefits tailored to their unique challenges.
Our Reading Wands are more than just tools; they are partners in your reading journey. You are investing in a solution that adapts to your personal learning style and evolves with your reading skills.
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Who: Designed specifically for the neurodiverse individual (ADHD, Dyslexia, and Autism).
What: A Cognitive Assistive Tool for Holistic Skill Development.
Where: Utilised in homes, schools, resource provision, prisons and youth offenders institutes.
When: Our mission is that by 2035, the Reading Wands will be Synonymous with every reading stage.
Why: to overcome cognitive challenges, support diverse cognitive profiles, promote inclusion, challenge conventional approaches, and empower the individual to read and learn.
How: Through our innovative Reading Wand and Interactive Reticular Tracking (IRT) and Rapid Interactive Reticular Tracking (RIRT) techniques.
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We have something for everyone from Focus Wands designed for focus and comprehension to Peripheral Wands for faster cognitive processing speeds.
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“Empowering Neurodiverse Readers Everywhere”
Overview of Neurodivergence and Related Conditions
Global Prevalence:
Neurodivergence: 15-20% of the global population is neurodivergent, equating to about 1 in 6 to 1 in 5 people.
Specific Conditions:
ADHD: Affects approximately 5% of children and 2.5% of adults globally.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASC): Prevalence is about 1 in 44 children.
Dyslexia (DS): Impacts 5-10% of the population.
Comorbidity Rates:
40-70% of individuals with one neurodevelopmental condition may have at least one co-occurring condition.
Specific Comorbidities:
ADHD & Dyslexia: 30-40% co-occurrence rate.
ADHD & ASC: Co-occurrence rates vary widely from 20-80%.
DS & ASC: Co-occurrence rate of 10-30%.
The Wands help overcome these challenges!
Cognitive and Sensory Processing Challenges
ADHD:
Executive Functioning: Executive function challenges are prevalent.
Attention & Processing Speed: Variations in processing speed (slow) and attention focus (difficult).
Sensory Processing Difficulties: 40-60% of children with ADHD face these challenges.
Emotional Dysregulation: 30-80% experience difficulties managing emotions.
Visual Processing Deficits: Affect 10-30%.
Auditory Processing Difficulties: May range from 10-20%.
ASC:
Information Processing Styles: Unique styles are common.
Theory of Mind: Challenges in Social Interpretation.
Sensory Processing Difficulties: Affect 70-90%.
Emotional Dysregulation: Affects up to 80%.
Visual Processing Deficits: Range from 20-80%.
Auditory Processing Difficulties: Rates between 30%-70%.
Dyslexia (DS):
Phonological Processing: Common difficulties with sound manipulation.
Sensory Processing Difficulties: Affect 30-60%.
Emotional Challenges: Secondary emotional challenges due to reading difficulties.
Visual Processing Deficits: Up to 80% may be affected.
We do this holistically with specialised designed tools and techniques
“1 in 6 people are neurodivergent, and Reading Wands can offer a customisable and powerful tool to empower them!”
Testimonials from Satisfied Readers:
Don't just take our word for it. Here's what our customers have to say about the Peripheral Wand:
"Using the wand has transformed my reading experience. I can take in more words at once, and it's made reading less tiring." - Sarah
"Using the wand has given me a new level of control over the text. It has transformed my reading experience and made it much more enjoyable." - Emma
"As a dyslexic reader, the wand has helped me feel more connected to the words and improved my comprehension. It's been a game-changer for me!" - Alex
"As a dyslexic reader, the Peripheral Wand has been a revelation. It has helped me gain control over the text and made reading enjoyable again." - Emma
"I've struggled with dyslexia for years, but the Peripheral Wand has made a remarkable difference. It's like a breath of fresh air for my reading experience." - David
FAQs
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Reading Wands are cognitive assistive tools designed to improve the reading experience for neurodiverse individuals of all ages, from foundation learners to mastery readers.
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Focuses on brain function: Reading Wands go beyond simply guiding the eyes across text. They aim to address underlying cognitive processes that impact reading for neurodivergent individuals.
By Improving reading skills through brain training the wands and their features, individuals can train their brains to improve specific reading skills, such as focus, visual tracking, comprehension, and processing speed.
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We recommend consistent use of the Reading Wands to develop positive reading habits, enhance skills, and integrate practices that support holistic development from foundational learning to mastery. This includes creating new neural pathways and supporting emotional well-being.
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Our wands are designed with ergonomic benefits, cognitive and sensory management features, and come equipped with advanced tracking tips like the NeoTip, NeoCurve, and NeoEdge Max for a customised reading aid that meets the specific needs of advanced readers and those needing more focused engagement.
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Reading Wands aims not just to improve the mechanics of reading but also to enhance the overall reading experience by making it more engaging, efficient, and enjoyable.
The Reading Wands can improve reading fluency, comprehension, and confidence in neurodivergent individuals by training the brain.
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Absolutely! The earlier you introduce Reading Wands, the more engaged a child will be in learning to read; therefore, the foundation of learning to read is crucial.
The Reading Wands are specifically designed to support neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and visual processing disorders. The Focus and Peripheral Wands offer various features to improve fluency, comprehension, and memory retention.
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Reading Wands are specifically designed to support neurodivergent individuals. The Focus Wand, featuring Green Tracking Tips and Concentration Enhancement, addresses focus, comprehension, and memory issues.
The Peripheral Wand offers targeted tracking options to address specific challenges -
Reading Wands cater to a wide range of ages, from children just learning to read to those who are already strong readers. The Focus Wand's features are great for foundation learners, while the Peripheral Wand's advanced tip options can benefit more experienced readers.
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Designed for individuals with neurological differences: The Reading Wands are specifically created to address the unique reading challenges faced by people with conditions like ADHD, dyslexia, and autism.
The different features of the Focus and Peripheral Wands cater to various cognitive needs associated with neurodiversity.
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Our products are tailored to neurodivergent individuals with reading difficulties for use in educational settings, homeschoolers, parents, and caregivers. This includes those with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and visual processing disorders.
In essence, Reading Wands is a bridge between cognitive function and reading experience for neurodivergent individuals. They provide a tool to train the brain, improve reading skills, and ultimately enhance reading enjoyment.
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