8841 Williamson Drive Ste 70

Elk Grove,CA  95624

(916) 686-1619

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Our Programs

After the assessment a program is developed to strengthen the underlying skills that are lacking.  Using a "bottom-up" approach, skills are targeted in the order of normal development.  The most basic skills are remediated first, creating a more stable base for further improvement.  As each level is enhanced, the remaining skills are easier to fix and need less time and energy to improve because the normal developmental sequence has been restored.  This allows the child to go on to learn what is presented to them in the classroom, without need for continual tutoring.

The following programs have been incorporated into Keeping Pace Learning Center because they each address a number of different learning issues and are particularly effective when used in an individualized, integrated program.

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At Keeping Pace Learning Center we use a combination of scientifically based techniques and programs to give our students the best possible opportunity for success.

Please remember that how we use these programs is highly individualized according to each student’s needs and challenges.  Only after a thorough assessment of your child can we determine the most effective combination.  We use a variety of tools and techniques, drawn from a number of highly successful programs to put your child on the right track to become a successful, independent learner.

Average program length varies between 30 and 145 hours of in-office training and prescribed times of activities at home.  Cost is dependent on the amount of remediation needed and time spent in-office.

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To find out more about our assessment process…

Program Descriptions

P.A.C.E. (Processing and Cognitive Enhancement) Training

Auditory processing—having the ability to automatically blend, segment, analyze, and discriminate the fine differences in language sounds so that written and oral information is processed easily and efficiently.

learning disabilities

attention deficit / hyperactivity

speech & language

communication

memory & information processing

focusing & organization

spatial & bilateral organization

task management

motivation

oral motor skills

reading skills

Low self esteem

This scientifically developed program helps improve basic learning skills such as:

Attention, concentration, and focus—paying attention to what is important, ignoring distractions.

Visual and auditory memory—being able to encode, retain, and retrieve information both heard and seen

Logic and reasoning—knowing how to break multi-step projects and operations into logical parts; knowing where to start, how to work through them sequentially, and how to finish.

Visual processing—being able to recognize and respond to subtle changes in visual information.

Processing speed—having immediate and accurate access to whatever skills are needed for the task at hand.

Spatial orientation—being able to mentally rotate objects in space so they are recognizable in different orientations.

Visualization—having the ability to formulate mental pictures of written or spoken material in order to store and use information more efficiently.

Integration—having quick, accurate, efficient neuronal connections in the brain that allow multiple pieces of information to be synthesized, processed, and used in the service of learning.

Unlike other learning disability programs that focus on behavior management or specific academic skills, PACE seems to improve the brain’s processing ability. PACE does for mental abilities what exercise does for the body.

PACE GIVES CHILDREN BACK

One of the most noticeable and significant impacts that PACE makes on children's lives is on their self-esteem.  When children see improvements in their performance, they feel much better about themselves and work harder to achieve more.

To learn more about the P.A.C.E. program click here.

Samonas Listening Therapy

This highly innovative sound therapy program consists of listening to specially developed recordings that stimulate different parts of the brain, offering solutions for:

Learning Breakthrough with Core Learning Skills

Learning Breakthrough was developed by Keeping Pace Learning Centers to address foundation processing and strengthen the weak cognitive skills of students who are not ready for the demands of class work that they are expected to do.  The students who benefit the most from this program are 3rd graders and under, older students with more serious delays, and those with Learning and Attention Disabilities such as Dyslexia and ADD/ADHD.

Learning Breakthrough activities are physical, balance and sensory integration exercises that improve cognitive and literacy ability as well as motor skills and dexterity.  This integrated approach to strengthening skills necessary for easy, efficient targets the following problems:

Reading difficulties

Poor, sloppy handwriting

Below normal academic achievement

Inadequate verbal fluency

Inability to pay attention and stay focused

Poor athletic performance

Difficulty following instructions

Sensory motor work—bean bag, balance board, infinity walk, lazy eights, eye-tracking exercises, Tracking Ball, Brain Gym, integration work

Grapho-motor—handwriting, drawing, and motor skills

Attention, focus, and concentration training—focus is on divided attention, sustained attention, and increasing frustration tolerance

When school is not going well, parents look to academic tutoring and homework help as a solution.  Often just tutoring doesn’t work to solve the problem.  At Keeping Pace Learning Center, we do MORE than tutor.  We help children and adults SOLVE their learning challenges.

P.A.C.E. (Processing and Cognitive Enhancement)

Samonas Listening Therapy

Vital Sounds Listening Therapy

The Listening Program

Learning Ears

Train the Brain

Pay Attention!

Edutherapeutics

Choices

Reading Demystified

Master the Code

Discover Math

Math U See

Core Learning / Neurodevelopmental Learning

Visualize & Verbalize

Learning Breakthrough

Powerline multiplication & division program

Handwriting with ease & flow

Auditory Stimulation & Reading (AST-R)

Auditory Stimulation & Comprehension (AST-C)

Auditory Stimulation & Language (AST-L)

To what degree the many components of the Learning Breakthrough Program are used in a student’s remediation plan are determined by the results of the assessment process.  Ideally, Learning Breakthrough sessions are followed by half an hour of academic tutoring.

Components include:

Auditory training— analysis, segment work, blending for children with decoding and spelling issues, auditory reception difficulties, auditory expressive issues, oral language issues

Sound Therapy

Visual Processing skills training

Memory training—teaching memory strategies and  skills

Logic and reasoning—learning to see patterns, solve problems

Parent training—the last 5 minutes of each session

For more information on this or any Keeping Pace Program, please call us at one of our two locations.  We look forward to talking with you!

Carol Hess (916) 686-1619