Learning Link Touchtile Reading System-Review And Giveaway

My daughter turned five this winter so her school year starts this Summer out here. I've already registered her for school, even.  As I reflect on the fact that my first born is readying herself for school, I also have to reflect on what I have taught her so far.

The school she is enrolled in, is a charter school.  It has of course, a specific phonics program, math program, etc.  I found out though, that the general teaching in all schools is normally sounding out and looking at the letters.  Some children's brains process differently and they struggle to learn words and sound them out.  I had no idea which type of learner my daughter was because I haven't gone so far as to teach her reading.  She has been taught the alphabet, numbers to 20, shapes, colors, and the basics.

I was given the Touchtile system which was created by Learning Link Technologies and it's creator, Lisa Harp. This is a learning institute that helps children with "learning disabilities", created to make a learning difference.  There are different levels provided in the learning system, that allow your child to learn how to sound out larger words.  I've had this for over a month now and I haven't gone over all of the levels but, I can tell you that this system does it's job!

When a child is unable to just look at something and sound out the letters together, it could mean that they need some extra help, or it could mean they need to touch what they are seeing.  Repetitive touching can help a child's brain to see what they are trying to read.  The touch part of this exercise can allow the brain to "re-wire" itself and learn how to connect the dots so to speak.

I think my daughter enjoys this type of learning, I know in school they will do it differently but, I can always reinforce the touch if she is having difficulty with a word.  She has not been diagnosed as having a learning disability but, I know this can only assist in her learning processes!

The below video is just one basic example of how this is done.  Part of the process is done by using a dauber or large marker and repetitive motions while going over each letter.  There are pages and pages of different words, and learning tiles to go over as your child progresses.  If your child is struggling, I definitely would suggest that you check into this method to, improve reading skills, and build onto what they already know.

 Buy It 

 You can purchase a number of different programs based on your child's needs at http://www.learning-aids.com/ 

Win It 

 Does your child need help with reading? Would you like to win the Touchtile reading system that I've described in this review? If so, please enter your information in the comments section for a chance to win! 

Rules 

 To enter, please tell me who you would like to win this for. This contest will run until 11:59 PM, Arizona time on April 6, 2012. Please leave your email in the comment so that I can reach you when a winner is selected! 

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Learning Link Technologies-Review

I have a nephew that was diagnosed with ADHD when he was a young child in elementary school. He has struggled in a traditional school setting since before that time. As his aunt, I have been disheartened by the struggle I see not only in him not being able to perform certain requirements but, also by my Sister's frustration as well. This is a child that is smart and funny but, doesn't grasp things the same always as you and I do. He gets so completely frustrated, that he quits.

Learning Link Technologies is our last hope to help him while he is still in school to get the "tutoring" he needs to be successful. This review is slightly incomplete because I haven't used this system with him for a long period of time but, wanted to go over what I can with you so that you can see there is some hope out there! He has used these a few times and is slowly getting into a habit of using the patterns described in the DVD's. I am excited to see how this helps him with the new school year starting right around the corner.

If your child has any of these learning problems, please know that there is a way to help them at home. Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, ADD, ADHD, and some additional difficulties are addressed. The program was created to help a wide customer base and originated with Lisa Harp of Harp Learning Institute. There is also a free Dyslexia test and Dyscalculia testing.

I was very intrigued with the knowledge and understanding of these learning difficulties and how the brain works. How a child's brain is wired, is in turn how they will use it. Some children are even mixed dominance which causes them a number of problems "seeing" what they need to see and putting things together. Brain Retraining is what Learning Link does to assist children in reading, math, and other academics.

I am very impressed in the number of resources that they use, the number of years Ms. Harp has in experience, and the number of testimonials on the website there are about children that had a number of different learning problems and how they were helped.

If your child is struggling, please check them out and see if they are a right fit for you. This may be the answer you've been looking for and an end to many days, if not years of frustration for your child!

*Thank you to learning link technologies for providing DVD's for review*