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November 6, 2014

 

Hey Folks!

We made it to November. The Days are getting shorter and the weather is getting colder. Get ready for all the upcoming holidays.

We are in a new month which means we have a new sale. For the month of November, we will be putting each module of our downloadable Pyramid of Potential Series on sale. Take a look at each one. 

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Hypersensitivity and Anxiety

Are you anxious or nervous? Are you sensitive to light or sound? Would you like to live a calmer, easier life?

For Hypersensitivity and Anxiety click here  

We have done the first of your apps with my young pupil Mitchell, and there are definite improvements in many aspects of his behaviour. He is much calmer and cooperative and seems to be interacting better with his classmates.   

 

Organization and Time Management

 Are you disorganized? Are you frequently late but don't mean to be and mix up time? Do you find it hard to keep things in sequential order?

For Organization and Time Management click here  

 

ADD-ADHD, Memory & Bed wetting

Do you have trouble paying attention, are fidgety and impulsive? Do you have trouble with short term memory or with things that are said? Perhaps someone you know has had trouble with bed wetting?

 For ADD/ADHD, Memory and Bedwetting click here

 

Dyslexia and Dysgraphia

Do you or someone you know have a hard time reading, especially with reversing letters and numbers at an older age? Do you have poor handwriting? Do you have a hard time getting your thoughts down on paper?

For Dyslexia and Dysgraphia click here

 

Vision, Co-ordination & Attention

Do you know someone who struggles with vision - getting headaches when reading, eyes jump over words and lines, or who can read but doesn't like to? Or who had trouble learning to swim or is a messy eater? Who has problems concentrating, but not necessarily hyperactive? 

For Vision, Coordination and Attention click here

 

 

If you are looking forward to the next session of the Brain Advancement Coaching opportunity, take advantage of our Early Bird Special! 

 

Sign up by December 1st and save over $100! 

Sign up by December 15th and save over $50!

 

We will start the next session in a couple of months. We have added a Brain Advancement Coaching section to the newsletter. Take a look at it and take a look at our website: BrainAdvancementTeam.com


Sale of the Month
Do you miss the Pyramid of Potential Series?
We are now putting each module of the Pyramid of Potential Series on sale for 15% off each download. We have recently been getting some questions about the series and unfortunately because we have discontinued the product, we have had to send those who are interested to our downloadable page. Take advantage of the sale and download each module at a low price. 
Offer Expires 10/31/2014. 

Sustained Focus

 

Excerpt From "The Roadmap From Reading Failure to Success" 

By Kathy Johnson, MS Ed

 


 

Do you have a student who can read pretty well for a short period of time, but cannot sustain it? After a paragraph or two, a person with problems sustaining focus stops reading well. They may act like they are bored with the story, or that it doesn't hold their interest. Yet, after a good break from visual tasks, or after doing "eye palming" (see below), they are able to read for another short period of time.


 

This is difficult to diagnose without having the student read out loud for a significant period of time. An optometrist may not catch it because the student has good acuity for long enough to answer the questions about which is better: 1 or 2; 3 or 4.


 

To test the student, pick an appropriate book that is at the reading level of the person. Set a timer for 10 minutes, and observe. Note all of the following:

  • Rubbing eyes
  • Tearing eyes
  • Excessive blinking
  • Cannot read as well as was able to in the beginning
  • Gives up
  • Makes excuses

What to do?


 

First, in the short term, teach the student to do eye palming:

  • Rub the hands vigorously against each other until the palms are hot. 
  • Cup them to make a cave.
  • Place the hands over the eyes in such a way that they eyes are open in the cave, but the cave is black.
  • Breathe deeply and rest in the cave for 30 seconds. 
  • Repeat as necessary. 

For the long term, the student may need to do vision therapy. An evaluation by a behavioral or developmental optometrist is necessary to see if vision therapy is needed or would be advised for this student. To find such a doctor, go to www.covd.org or www.optometrists.org.


 

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Did You Know?
You Can Check Your Vision Online

Take part in the ZEISS Online Vision Screening Check

Our eyes are our most important sensory organ. This is why optimal vision is so important. However, many people do not have their eyes checked regularly, which is key to ensuring optimal vision. 100 years of better vision with ZEISS - 100 years of high-quality precision eyeglass lenses and for innovations in optics. Use the ZEISS Online Vision Screening Check to obtain a quick and simple vision check and a recommendation if a professional eye test at a optometrist or an ophthalmologist is necessary. 
 

 

Check your vision online

Better vision also means more quality of life, as sight is our most important sense organ. 80 percent of the impressions we receive of our environment are obtained through our eyes. Having our eyes regularly tested by an eye care professional should be an integral part of preventive health care. In general, provided we do not have any existing or known eye problems, we should have an eye test once every two years. The ZEISS Online Vision Screening Check will provide you with an initial idea of the current performance of your eyes.

 

The Online Vision Screening check is divided into three parts:

  1. Visual Acuity Check
  2. Contrast Vision Check
  3. Colour Vision Check 

 

START CHECK TODAY!


 

 


To take the ZEISS Online Vision Screening Check and learn more about your vision, follow this link:

zeiss.com
 


 

 
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Contact Us
Kathy Johnson, MS Ed
kjohnson@pyramidofpotential.com

Bob Johnson
bobjohnson@pyramidofpotential.com

Pyramid of Potential
245 Washington St #3369
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-260-3937

Take a Look!
Video of the Week
Vision Development: Causes of Learning Disabilities
Vision Development: Causes of Learning Disabilities
Kathy Johnson describes how vision - beyond acuity and the need for glasses - is a cause of learning disabilities. Watch her eyes closely!!

Brain Advancement Coaching

We have a number of Coaches that are here to train you! They went through our entire four month training process in order to train their brains. Upon completing this course, they became a Brain Advancement Coach and they are now ready to train your brain. 


 

Could you use Brain Training?

Could a loved one use Brain Training?

Could someone you know use Brain Training? 

Locate a Coach, more coaches will be added as they graduate.


 

Have you ever thought about helping people by improving their brain function while simultaneously helping your own brain.  This could even be a great way to start a new career opportunity!  If so, please click here to find out more information about becoming a Brain Advancement Coach!

Brain Advancement Team.com

 

Take advantage of our early bird Special!

 

Sign up by December 1st and save over $100

Sign up by December 15th and save over $50
 

If you haven't recently reviewed our website about Brain Advancement Coaches, check it out! We recently added new information, ranging from research for cognitive training to testimonials from our very own coaches, and testimonials from those who partake in being trained by our team!  We are always updating and adding the most recent, current information and testimonials.  So, take a look periodically to see whats new!  

 

 

 

Brain Advancement Team Introduction

 

1. If this is for you

2. How Much Does it Cost

3. How Do I Get Trained

4. How Do I Get Students

5. How much Will I earn from My Students

6. How Do I Train My Students

 

 

All of our meetings have past, if you missed it or would like some more information, our Youtube Page has videos to get the information you are looking for. Our Brain Advancement Team Introduction is a recording of one of our meetings and the Lesson Sample shows what you will expect from our training. Get involved and see what the training is all about.

 


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Offer Expires 12/26/2014. Training Starts 1/1/2015
Where's Kathy?

It is now time to set up your professional development at your school - Kathy is available for many dates this Fall! Call now to secure YOUR date!

 

Below are the upcoming workshops that Kathy Johnson is giving. If she is not coming to your area, why not hire her for your next professional development?

 

Kathy Johnson is speaking at the following conferences. More information can be found at https://www.njcd.org/specialedconference/

and 

  

 

  Kathy Johnson Photo 2010

 

NEW YORK

"Maybe We Should Teach the Way They Learn"
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 

8:00am-4:00pm
New York, NY

 

FLORIDA

"Supporting ALL Diverse Learners in the Classroom"
Tuesday, January 6, 2015

8:00am-4:00pm
Coconut Creek, FL

 

NEW JERSEY

"Towards Successful Inclusive Classroom Environments"
Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 12:00pm through 

Monday, February 9, 2015 at 5:30pm
Teaneck, NJ

 

 

Monday, December 08, 2014 in BUFFALO, NY 
Speaker: KATHY JOHNSON, MS ED
Early Registration: $189.99
** Early Registration Prices Available Until 11/18/2014 **

Tuesday, December 09, 2014 in ROCHESTER, NY 
Speaker: KATHY JOHNSON, MS ED
Early Registration: $189.99
** Early Registration Prices Available Until 11/19/2014 **

Wednesday, December 10, 2014 in SYRACUSE, NY 
Speaker: KATHY JOHNSON, MS ED
Early Registration: $189.99
** Early Registration Prices Available Until 11/20/2014 **

Wednesday, January 28, 2015 in MERRILLVILLE, IN 
Speaker: KATHY JOHNSON, MS ED
Early Registration: $189.99
** Early Registration Prices Available Until 1/8/2015 **

Thursday, January 29, 2015 in FORT WAYNE, IN 
Speaker: KATHY JOHNSON, MS ED
Early Registration: $189.99
** Early Registration Prices Available Until 1/9/2015 **

Friday, January 30, 2015 in CARMEL, IN 
Speaker: KATHY JOHNSON, MS ED
Early Registration: $189.99
** Early Registration Prices Available Until 1/10/2015 **

Wednesday, February 25, 2015 in MISSOULA, MT 
Speaker: KATHY JOHNSON, MS ED
Early Registration: $189.99
** Early Registration Prices Available Until 2/5/2015 **

Thursday, February 26, 2015 in BUTTE, MT 
Speaker: KATHY JOHNSON, MS ED
Early Registration: $189.99
** Early Registration Prices Available Until 2/6/2015 **

 

Friday, February 27, 2015 in BILLINGS, MT 
Speaker: KATHY JOHNSON, MS ED
Early Registration: $189.99
** Early Registration Prices Available Until 2/7/2015 **

Monday, March 23, 2015 in SPOKANE, WA 
Speaker: KATHY JOHNSON, MS ED
Early Registration: $189.99
** Early Registration Prices Available Until 3/3/2015 **

Tuesday, March 24, 2015 in RENTON, WA 
Speaker: KATHY JOHNSON, MS ED
Early Registration: $189.99
** Early Registration Prices Available Until 3/4/2015 **

Wednesday, March 25, 2015 in LYNNWOOD, WA 
Speaker: KATHY JOHNSON, MS ED
Early Registration: $189.99
** Early Registration Prices Available Until 3/5/2015 **


 

If you aren't near any of these on-site professional development conferences, consider the following:

 

Dyslexia, Dyscalculia & Dysgraphia: An Integrated Approach   Price: $169.99  Author: Kathy Johnson, MS Ed.  Format: DVD

 

 

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