Videos Archives - Cognitive Literacy Solutions

Christopher Winchell, Superintendent, John Glenn School Corporation

We talk about what we’re going to teach. We talk about how we’re going to teach, but we don’t talk enough about how kids learn.

Gregg Goewert, Principal, Urey Middle School, John Glenn School Corporation, Walkerton, IN

I was looking for something to help students achieve at a higher level. We actually had a kid who completed all the levels in BrainWare in roughly a semester we have a second kid who’s really close. Kids like that that have just made leaps and bounds when it comes to their classroom grades.

Patrick Fuller, Assistant Superintendent, John Glenn Community Schools, Walkerton, IN

Once I saw the kids working on it and working on it consistently, I really started to see how much they enjoyed it. And how much they started to gain back their productive academic struggle. At the elementary level, our kids fail every single day; they’re supposed to. That’s the whole point of elementary.

Melissa McIntire, Asst Superintendent, Clinton Central Schools

Assistant Superintendent Melissa McIntire on the Impact of CICT | Clinton Central Community Schools

I just feel that looking at this type of intervention for students and to see the kind of growth that we saw was amazing. I would say I love BrainWare. It is a great added intervention for us, and I would show them our data and how much our students grew from using it.

Ellen Harris, the grandmother of Nathaniel, shares her experience with the BrainWare Learning Program

I think that investing in helping your student improve their cognitive skills or executive functioning, their working memory, those are the things that help them really learn. And if you invest in that, then all the rest will come much more easily for your student. Not necessarily easy, but better. And I think by investing… Continue reading Ellen Harris, the grandmother of Nathaniel, shares her experience with the BrainWare Learning Program

Principal Michael Susong on Student Achievement with BrainWare | Maple Crest STEM Middle School

I think education has done a bit of a disservice to kids. It’s all results-based—focused on test scores. If they didn’t get a skill, we focus only on that skill, rather than growing the capacity for them to learn those skills as they go. I think BrainWare really sets itself apart in the fact that… Continue reading Principal Michael Susong on Student Achievement with BrainWare | Maple Crest STEM Middle School

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Summary The video describes a 13‑year‑old boy whose mother worries about working memory, time management, planning, distractibility, and frustration. Though he earns good grades, he spends excessive time on schoolwork, leaving little room for other activities. Awaiting an ADHD evaluation, the family is frustrated by repetitive recommendations like agendas and active listening. Betsy Hill (Neuroeducator,… Continue reading Does this sound like your child? 21

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Summary The video features a mother concerned about her 9‑year‑old son’s concentration, motivation, and engagement with new material. He previously had an IEP but is now homeschooled with little progress, and past use of candy incentives created challenges. Betsy Hill (Neuroeducator, President of BrainWare Learning Company) explains that many IEPs are generic and based on… Continue reading Does this sound like your child? 20

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Summary The video describes a middle school girl flagged for dyslexia screening due to reading struggles. Results showed her difficulties were more tied to executive function weaknesses—especially working memory—than classic dyslexia. While dyslexia involves phonics and decoding, she had strong phonics skills but struggled with reading words in isolation, pointing to other cognitive processes. Betsy… Continue reading Does this sound like your child? 19

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Summary The video features a 10-year-old boy with ADHD and slow processing speed, struggling with reading fluency, comprehension, and math word problems despite strong mental math skills. Betsy Hill (Neuroeducator, President of BrainWare Learning Company) explains that reading involves multiple subskills—decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension—each tied to cognitive processes like attention, processing speed, reasoning, and… Continue reading Does this sound like your child? 18

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Summary The video features a mother concerned about her 11-year-old daughter, who didn’t qualify for special education but was found to have low working memory and slow processing speed. Betsy Hill (Neuroeducator, President of BrainWare Learning Company) explains that labels like ADHD or learning disabilities don’t reveal how a child learns best—understanding specific cognitive skills… Continue reading Does this sound like your child? 17

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Summary The video describes a 13-year-old whose parent worries about homework struggles, procrastination, disorganization, and oppositional behavior. Betsy Hill (Neuroeducator, President of BrainWare Learning Company) explains these often reflect weaknesses in executive functions—planning, organizing, and task completion. Procrastination and disorganization usually signal difficulties with processing speed, working memory, or reasoning. What looks like oppositional behavior… Continue reading Does this sound like your child? 16

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Summary The video features a mother worried about her nine-year-old daughter’s anxiety, frustration, lack of interest in school, and avoidance of problem-solving—concerns intensified by the mother’s own past struggles with learning. Betsy Hill (Neuroeducator, President of BrainWare Learning Company) stresses focusing on strengths, helping children discover their “learning superpowers” rather than dwelling on weaknesses. Schools… Continue reading Does this sound like your child? 15

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Summary The video features a mother concerned about her 17-year-old son’s readiness for college, citing slow processing speed, reading comprehension struggles, and test-taking difficulties. Betsy Hill (Neuroeducator, President of BrainWare Learning Company) explains that processing speed, working memory, and verbal/visual memory are critical for lectures, note-taking, and retention, and weaknesses here can hinder performance. These… Continue reading Does this sound like your child? 14

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Summary The video shares a mother’s concern about her son, who grows frustrated with directions and challenging tasks, has been labeled, and now doubts his abilities. Betsy Hill (Neuroeducator, President of BrainWare Learning Company) explains that labels like ADHD or learning disabilities can help with support but may also cause children to internalize limitations, leading… Continue reading Does this sound like your child? 13

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Summary The video shares a mother’s concern about her 15-year-old son’s wide-ranging struggles—social difficulties, low confidence, poor focus, disorganization, frustration, and avoidance of complex tasks—though he is wise and observant. Betsy Hill (Neuroeducator, President of BrainWare Learning Company) explains many of these issues stem from slow processing speed, which affects academics, social interactions, and confidence.… Continue reading Does this sound like your child? 12

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Summary A mother worries her seven-year-old daughter struggles with distraction, focus, low confidence, and emotional reactions to learning challenges. Betsy Hill (Neuroeducator, President of BrainWare Learning Company) explains these issues may involve weaknesses in attention, processing speed, reasoning, and working memory—not just attention alone. Without understanding her learning profile, repeated strategies can cause frustration. The… Continue reading Does this sound like your child? 11

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Summary The video shares a mother’s concern about her seven-year-old son’s struggles with focus, processing, and independent work, though he shows resilience. Betsy Hill (Neuroeducator, President of BrainWare Learning Company) explains these challenges stem from weaknesses in attention, working memory, and processing speed—common barriers to comprehension and task completion. The video emphasizes that strengthening these… Continue reading Does this sound like your child? 10

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Summary The video features a mother concerned about her 11-year-old’s struggles with memory, task retention, reading fluency, and math. Tutoring has helped, but distractions in class hinder progress. Betsy Hill (Neuroeducator, President of BrainWare Learning Company) explains these challenges stem from weaknesses in working memory, long-term memory, and processing speed, which affect fluency and problem-solving.… Continue reading Does this sound like your child? 9

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Summary A former teacher homeschooling her daughter describes struggles with academics, slow processing, memory, confidence, and social shyness. Betsy Hill (Neuroeducator, President of BrainWare Learning Company) explains these stem from weaknesses in processing speed, memory, and reasoning—often mistaken for attention problems, with verbal memory issues rising since the pandemic. The video stresses that resilience comes… Continue reading Does this sound like your child? 8

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Summary A mother worries her daughter struggles to focus and resists help, often dismissing explanations. Betsy Hill (Neuroeducator, President of BrainWare Learning Company) explains these challenges likely stem from weaknesses in attention, verbal reasoning, or processing speed—not defiance. Stronger visual-spatial skills may make visual learning more effective. The video emphasizes that true confidence comes from… Continue reading Does this sound like your child? 7

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Summary A parent worries her son can’t focus or finish tasks despite daily tutoring. Betsy Hill (Neuroeducator, President of BrainWare Learning Company) explains his struggles come from weaknesses in attention, working memory, and memory retrieval—not effort. Tutoring reteaches content but doesn’t build these core skills. True confidence develops by strengthening cognitive skills and tailoring study… Continue reading Does this sound like your child? 6

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Summary The video describes a boy who reads fluently but struggles with comprehension and math word problems. His family is starting an IEP to support him. Betsy Hill (Neuroeducator, President of BrainWare Learning Company) explains these challenges stem from cognitive skill weaknesses—working memory, verbal reasoning, and verbal memory—rather than curriculum alone. While IEP accommodations like… Continue reading Does this sound like your child? 5

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Summary The video shares Nina’s story, a nine-year-old fourth grader with challenges in auditory processing, memory, and language. Despite years of speech therapy, her progress plateaued, revealing deeper cognitive skill weaknesses. She shows strong emotional intelligence but lags socially, is perceived as younger, and struggles academically—reading at a kindergarten level and math at third grade.… Continue reading Does this sound like your child? 4

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Summary The video addresses a parent’s concern about a struggling 10th-grade student and explains that while ADHD involves attention and impulsivity challenges, it doesn’t fully explain how a child learns. Many students manage earlier grades but begin to struggle in high school as academic demands increase. Parent’s Concerns • Child is struggling academically in most… Continue reading Does this sound like your child? 3

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Summary The video addresses a parent’s concerns about their child’s struggles with test-taking, memory, focus, confidence, and classroom participation. It explains how these challenges are often rooted in underlying cognitive processes rather than laziness or lack of effort. Parent’s Concerns • Child struggles with test-taking due to anxiety and poor recall. • Difficulty retaining and… Continue reading Does this sound like your child? 2

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Summary A parent shares how their child struggles with reading, writing, and confidence due to weak working memory but strong visual skills. Repeated academic setbacks have led to emotional shutdowns, low self-esteem, and isolation from higher-performing peers. Betsy Hill (Neuroeducator, President of BrainWare Learning Company) stresses these challenges aren’t laziness but stem from cognitive skill… Continue reading Does this sound like your child? 1

Tiffany Hurt, Mother of Caiden (Age 11)

I’m very proud of him. I just saw so many changes—the positives in him: the confidence, the independence. Now, does any kid like to do homework? No. But with this program, I have seen the growth. We actually still use some of the software, like for his spelling now. We’re still using those things to… Continue reading Tiffany Hurt, Mother of Caiden (Age 11)

Kae Thomas Palacio, Mother of Phoenix (Age 14)

I’m glad I found BrainWare, I’m glad I took the leap and trusted BrainWare, because really, the return on investment is immeasurable, and I couldn’t recommend it enough. I highly, very highly recommend it. As a parent with a child with ADHD, you understand the frustrations, you understand your worries and concerns and doubts, and… Continue reading Kae Thomas Palacio, Mother of Phoenix (Age 14)

Teri Gillum, Mother of Zach (Age 10)

I would say it is completely worth the investment. A lot of the day-to-day issues that you probably are experiencing with your child and not knowing how to guide or help them or understand why those issues are an issue is because they probably don’t have the cognitive skills that we had growing up versus… Continue reading Teri Gillum, Mother of Zach (Age 10)

Greigh and Lori, Parents of Rion (Age 8) shares their experience with the BrainWare Learning Program

Some of the changes after completing the 12 weeks that we felt made improvements were: he socially was understanding peers better, and I noticed his ability to persevere, or just keep trying, yeah—and I think there was a bit of a sense of pride when he was finished with it, even on each lesson. I… Continue reading Greigh and Lori, Parents of Rion (Age 8) shares their experience with the BrainWare Learning Program

Roger Stark Interviewed on Face of a Hero

As “the Face of a Hero,” Roger Stark shares his personal journey—his triumphs, challenges, and the experiences that shaped his mission to revolutionize learning

Loretta Dutill, Mother of Jacobe (Age 12)

I started to see success and progress in daily life. I noticed that he was more attentive when I was talking to him, and he also noticed that, when he was in school, he was able to pay more attention to what was happening in class. He became a little more resilient when it came… Continue reading Loretta Dutill, Mother of Jacobe (Age 12)

Erin Tracy, Mother of Dawson (Age 13)

Amazing. I can definitely see where things were landing made a lot of sense with the executive functioning skills his study habits things that we weren’t pushing he was doing on his own and even just the responsibilities at home where he was taking initiative to be responsible and helpful at home. It’s… Continue reading Erin Tracy, Mother of Dawson (Age 13)

Wendi Sparks, Mother of Caile (Age 12)

I began to see progress with Kaylee. She became more confident to try things for herself. Her attention span has increased, and with her math skills, I’m also seeing progress because she’s able to hold that working memory a little bit longer. Kaylee has done very well. I’m very impressed with BrainWare. The foundations that… Continue reading Wendi Sparks, Mother of Caile (Age 12)

Maria Zuluaga, Mother of Destiny (Age 11)

I first heard about BrainWare, I was actually on IG and I saw a sponsored ad and all the questions they asked it pretty much describe what the situation that I was living through with my daughter. The assessment was very helpful because it confirmed what I already felt what was wrong and then I… Continue reading Maria Zuluaga, Mother of Destiny (Age 11)

Misty Lampman, Mother of Jace (Age 12) and Zayne (Age 10) Shares her experience with the BrainWare Learning Program!

Mind-blowing. It was so encouraging to see the growth that happened from their baseline, where they started, to where they ended up in just a few weeks. Just 12 weeks was like nothing we’ve ever done before. I was just excited about how clearly well-prepared the program was, and that it was software that we… Continue reading Misty Lampman, Mother of Jace (Age 12) and Zayne (Age 10) Shares her experience with the BrainWare Learning Program!

Jelena Jurak, Mother of Katrina (Age 8)

I’d say, “Darling, you’re lucky to have this opportunity to have all these wonderful exercises presented to you. Use the opportunity you have to try it, and you have to stick with it. It might not be easy because if it were easy, it wouldn’t do what it does. Never give up, and don’t forget,… Continue reading Jelena Jurak, Mother of Katrina (Age 8)

Shannon Poldrack, Mother of JJ (Age 15)

I started seeing noticeable changes when he sat down here with his coach. The coach matched him perfectly—it was like a match made in heaven between a coach and a student. He would plug his stuff in, and he would be sitting here smiling. Every day he had a class, he would come in here… Continue reading Shannon Poldrack, Mother of JJ (Age 15)

Maiko Izon, Mother of Kekoa (Age 10)

I would highly recommend the BrainWare program to other parents interested in helping their children. It’s not only beneficial for improving kids’ skillsets but also helps parents understand their children’s strengths and weaknesses. Even if a child isn’t excelling academically in areas like reading, writing, math, or science, discovering their strengths can be incredibly valuable.… Continue reading Maiko Izon, Mother of Kekoa (Age 10)

Jessica Fourie, Mother of Lexie (Age 8) Shares her experience with the BrainWare Learning Program!

I definitely learned a lot about her as a child, how she interacts, and where her frustrations were. It also helped me, as a parent, understand how best to support her. I know that this understanding will benefit me even after we’re done with BrainWare. I was hoping for some improvements but was extraordinarily surprised… Continue reading Jessica Fourie, Mother of Lexie (Age 8) Shares her experience with the BrainWare Learning Program!

Binna Massiah, Mother of Hannah (age 21)

I know her processing was slower, but I knew there were some things that would tap into her learning. I knew she needed visuals, but I think she needed more, and the cookie-cutter teaching at school was just something I knew wasn’t working for her. I know how I taught her at home; it was a different way of working with her. It wasn’t just teaching her something; it was training her. That’s what interested me.

Adam Ovesen, Father of Ben (Age 15)

I was the parent coach for my child, and it was challenging but also very fruitful. It really paid dividends. I got to see up close how long he could concentrate, what particular tasks were especially difficult for him, and what was actually easier. Things began to make sense.

Christen Swift, Mother of Emily (age 15)

Christen Swift reflects on daughter Emily’s experience with BrainWare Learning. “This is what you’ve been wanting. This is what you’ve been looking for. This is going to help. And this is a marvelous tool. It is worth it.”

Tenesha and Zamal Franks, Parents of Michael (Age 8)

We went from 2 hours of homework to 15 minutes. We’ve seen lots of progress and I don’t think that we would have seen it without BrainWare.

Suz Amaro, Mother of Mario (Age 15)

Suz Amaro says, “This is the one that you’re looking for. This is the outstanding one that you want for your kids. 100% recommended.”

Channah Ungar and Daughter Sophia

“It’s different, like night and day, compared to before she started the BrainWare program,” says Channah Ungar, mother of Sophia.

Paul Lyle and Daughter Charlotte

It made differences that I never anticipated never expected in Charlotte’s academic life and her personal life and her self-confidence, so I would say absolutely to use the program and get going as quickly as possible because it really works.

Dr. Sarah Avtzon, Research on BrainWare Cognitive Training

It’s like you kindle this little flame and all of a sudden whatever you didn’t see in this room is now visible. It’s almost like that what happens with BrainWare. It kindles a part of the brain

Dr. Sarah Avtzon, Working with Her Son in BrainWare

We have seen a difference right away in just his ease of doing his schoolwork. That was in the very very beginning before even the end of the 12 weeks

Building Cognitive Skills Leads to Greater Self-Confidence

The number one thing we hear from parents and teachers (and even from students themselves) is that they have greater self-confidence.

Jennifer Whittemore, Mother of Carter (Age 8)

“This program being able to help him with his confidence was everything so I couldn’t be more thrilled with how it worked out.”

Better Trick or Treating with Stronger Cognitive Skills

Dr. Lou Whitaker, Director of Cognitive Coaching at BrainWare Learning, dressed up for Halloween as the Evil Queen to share how working in BrainWare SAFARI has helped players strengthen their cognitive skills for a happy, safe trick or treating experience. Happy Halloween!

Pat Crone, Teacher, Urey Middle School

“As a teacher, the number one thing that you want to do is you want to see that light turn on in a student and them shine brightly in all their other classes. I saw that in a number of our students; that light switch flipped for them. They got more confident, they were excited.”

Gregg Goewert, Principal, Urey Middle School

“I was looking for something to help students achieve at a higher level. We actually had a kid who completed all the levels in BrainWare in roughly a semester, and we have a second kid who’s really close. Kids like that that have just made leaps and bounds when it comes to their classroom grades.”

Tom Hughes, Principal, Maple Crest Middle School

“When you start watching kids on BrainWare and the skills that are being taught… as an educator, I don’t know how to teach those. We just assumed they learned those along the way.”

Michelle and Brian Stilphen, Parents of Tyler, Age 9

“We’ve seen huge success with our son. Number one, with his self-confidence. Instead of withdrawing and shutting down, he doesn’t just shut down right away so much anymore. He’s pushing himself because he has confidence.”

Tony Lockhart, Father of Joshua, Age 12, and Rachel, Age 8

“If you’ve experienced issues with your child either not being able to focus, not being able to keep up with the other kids in class, or even having issues with self-confidence and in their ability in their academic performance, then you should definitely take a look at the BrainWare program.”

Karla and Vinson Higginbotham, Parents of Taylor, Age 13

“BrainWare didn’t only work with Taylor. They worked with us as parents to help us use different tactics and ways of educating her so that we could see that she could compete along with her peers.”

Annette Simmons, Mother of Charlie

“My son actually looks great on paper, but he was struggling with anxiety and perfectionism. It was always a battle to get him to do schoolwork. I found BrainWare and the rest is history.”

BrainWare SAFARI through the Eyes of a 7th Grader

Trace Slayton is a 7th grader at Urey Middle School in Walkerton, IN. He has been using BrainWare SAFARI cognitive training software for a few weeks and was eager to share his experience.

Cognitive Skills Are the Foundation for Learning

Cognitive skills are the foundation for learning. This short video explains foundational cognitive skills and executive functions and how they relate to academic and life success.

Creating a Personalized Learning Plan

Betsy Hill, president of BrainWare Learning Company, and Nancy Weinstein, CEO of Mindprint Learning, review how to create personalized learning plans for students, based on their Unique Learning Profile.

Lou Whitaker Coaching Student in BrainWare SAFARI

Lou Whitaker Coaching Students in BrainWare SAFARI

Dr. Lou Whitaker coaches students using BrainWare SAFARI cognitive training software at Pope John Paul Catholic School in, Lecanto, Florida..

Business Executive Experience with BrainWare Cognitive Training

Kris Bowen, President of Tesco Solutions, wanted to see if cognitive training would improve her focus and ability to stay on top of her task list. She discusses the cognitive improvements she experienced with BrainWare SAFARI.

What is Social Media Doing to Our Brains?

What is social media doing to our brains? This great TedEd presentation explains – and it’s not all good. Which change do you think is the most important?

Parents and Kids Talk about BrainWare SAFARI

Parents and kids talk about their experiences with BrainWare SAFARI cognitive training software.

Dr Pat Wolfe Discusses BrainWare SAFARI

Dr. Patricia Wolfe answers questions about BrainWare SAFARI at the Indiana Association of Educational Service Centers and explains why she endorses the program wholeheartedly.

Dr Lou Whitaker, Principal, Pope John Paul II

A Principal Describes How She Decided to Use BrainWare SAFARI

Dr. Lou Whitaker, principal of Pope John Paul II Catholic School in Lecanto, FL describes how she decided to use BrainWare SAFARI cogntiive training software with her students.

Using BrainWare SAFARI with Middle and High School Students

The graphics in BrainWare SAFARI lead some to believe that it won’t be challenging for older students and adults. They couldn’t be more wrong.

Anne Budicin, Principal, Glenwood Academy

BrainWare SAFARI and Students from Low-Income Mostly Single-Parent Homes 1

Glenwood Academy principal Anne Budicin, teacher Kanika Johnson and Glenwood Academy students discuss their experience with BrainWare SAFARI cognitive training software.

BrainWare SAFARI and Students from Low-Income Mostly Single-Parent Homes 2

BrainWare SAFARI cognitive training software is described by Anne Budicin, currently principal of Glenwood Academy in Glenwood, IL, as well as students at the school who experienced significant gains in both cognitive and academic skills following their use of the program.

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