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At the Stowell Learning Center, programming for students is completely individualized based on each student's needs. The combination of programs and strategies used and the amount of therapy needed will vary for each individual student.

If you have specific questions not answered in our FAQ, please feel free to contact us. It will be our pleasure to discuss your / your child's learning needs either by phone or in person. We welcome parents to visit our facility. Please feel free to give us a call at (909) 598-2482.

How long has the center been open?
Jill Stowell, owner and director of Stowell Learning Center, opened her doors to the community in 1984. For over twenty years she and the Learning Center staff have implemented the latest and most effective programs with the students they serve.

Jill is continuously searching for the best programs to meet the ever changing learning challenges that arise in our student population. The Stowell Learning Center evolves with the times. It does not stay stagnant, but changes as the needs of our students change. Because of her dynamic thinking and passion for helping students, Jill is an invaluable resource to and is well respected by other professionals in the learning disabilities community.

What are the clinician's qualifications?
We have a wonderful staff of energetic, enthusiastic people working with our students. Most of our clinicians fall into one of three categories. They are either working towards their bachelors degree in the fields of teaching, speech, or child psychology, have their bachelors degree, or have their bachelors and are working towards their teaching credentials or masters degree. Four of the senior staff are Dyslexia Remediation Specialists.

All of our staff has been thoroughly trained in all of the programs used by the director, Jill Stowell. We continuously hold in-service training on new programs or disabilities.

Training is a constant at the learning center. We continually seek to better understand our students and provide the absolute best programming options for them. Clinicians are well supervised by senior staff and are guided with each and every student. We meet on a weekly basis to trouble shoot, discuss programs and provide staff development.

Jill has taught in the public school system, has her masters degree in education with an emphasis in learning handicaps, is a national trainer for many of the programs used the Learning Center, and is well respected in the teaching community.

How long does it take before I can see results?
Typically students and parents will begin to see changes within just a few weeks. Our goal for each student is that he or she becomes the most comfortable, efficient, and independent learner he or she can be. How long this process takes will depend on the number and severity of the student's learning challenges and the intensity of the therapy time.

Do you guarantee results?
We do not have a set program guarantee. What we do guarantee is that we will do everything we can to help each student become the best learner and most successful student he can be. If we feel that we cannot help, we will work with the family to try to find someone who can.

Each student has a unique set of learning strengths and challenges. Therefore, students progress at different rates. We are working towards making permanent changes in the way students process information and learn. We do not just want to band aid the issues. Permanent changes that bring success in learning require remediation that directly deals with the underlying processing skills. Our therapy and methods are designed to work on developing a solid foundation for independent and successful learning.

Do you work with Dyslexics?
Yes! The center was originally opened to serve the dyslexic population. We have many different strategies and programs that specifically address the unique and varied needs of dyslexic students of all ages. Four of the senior staff are Dyslexia Remediation Specialists.

Do you work with Autistic children?
Yes. We work with many high functioning children on the autistic spectrum. Working with the autistic population is something that we determine on student by student basis. Depending on the severity of the child's symptoms and the parental goals, we may be able to provide therapy. After an initial screening, we will determine if we are the appropriate place for the child. If we feel there is something we can do we will work closely with the parents to create a program for the student.

Do you work with children with Asperger's Syndrome?
Yes. Once the student is assessed we will determine what therapy or therapies the student will benefit from.

What does your therapy look like?
All of our therapy is provided on a one-to-one, directed teaching basis. Some of our programs use specialized materials or equipment. Therapy is provided in individual therapy rooms, but we also have a "fun room" for motor development and attention training. A few of our programs utilize the computer. These are always supervised and directed by the clinician.

Because our therapy focuses on developing underlying thinking skills essential to efficient learning, daily instruction is critical to the process. In order to reduce the cost to the family, we often suggest partnering with the parents to provide the frequency of instruction needed. When parents do follow-up at home, we view them as our teaching partners and we will provide both instruction and materials to support them.

Do you work one on one?
Yes. Working on-to-one allows us to provide the intensity, individualization, and specific feedback needed to make significant changes in a short amount of time. Each student will have a specific schedule and clinician or team of clinicians that she works with on a regular basis.

Do you work with groups?
No. We have been working with students for over twenty years and have found that the absolute best way to make the needed changes and provide a personal, positive, and enjoyable experience for students is to work one-to-one.

One-to-one training is a requirement of many of the programs and strategies we use. In order to make real, lasting changes in the brain, students must be challenged. Working on-to-one allows us to stretch students' thinking, in a very supportive, encouraging, and confidence building environment.

How much does it cost?
This will depend upon the program or combination of programs recommended and amount of time needed. Some of the programs have one-time start-up fees that cover licensing fees and/or specialized materials. We create specifically designed programs for each student and will discuss fees with you once we know exactly what is recommended. We are happy to speak with you if you would like to discuss your child or come in for a consultation. Give us a call at (909) 598-2482.

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