Friday, April 18, 2008

Health/Medical: Dore Australia conducts public information meetings in five states

Eleven Meetings Feature Locals Currently Enroled or Graduated from Dore's Exercise-based, Medicine-free Program for Learning and Cognitive Disorders

Pymble, NSW (BUSINESS WIRE) - Dore Australia, which offers drug-free treatment for learning, attention and cognitive symptoms associated with labels such as Dyslexia, AD HD, Dyspraxia and Asperger's (high-functioning Autism), today announced it has scheduled eleven public information meetings in five states for teachers, parents and others who want to hear more about these symptoms and the company's unique treatment approach.

Each meeting will feature some of Dore's clients or their parents who can answer questions and discuss their own experiences living with these symptoms and with the Dore program.

Experts from Dore will also be on hand to explain the science and theory behind the Dore program and answer questions.

Clients who go on the Dore program do not need a formal diagnosis of a particular learning, attention or cognitive label. Many clients report experiencing symptoms related to one or more of these conditions, even if there has not been a formal diagnosis.

Symptoms reported by clients include difficulty with:
Reading comprehension
Structuring thoughts onto a page
Copying information from blackboard to paper
Writing in a straight line or writing legibly
Controlling frustration levels or general emotionalcontrol

Sequencing information such as recalling lists, order of days/months or times tables

Understanding or identifying consequences of choices or actions
Motor coordination required for sporting
Spelling
Concentration levels/easily distracted
Short-term memory/recalling things just learned
Working memory/focusing on more than one task at a time
Waiting their turn or waiting in a queue
Excessive talking
Anxiety/easily overwhelmed/coping with change in routine
Social interactions (maintaining eye contact, keeping up with a conversation, taking comments literally, etc.)

Glynis Howard, National Medical Services and Quality Control Manager for Dore Australia, said, "With more than 35,000 clients served since Dore was founded, our story is best told by those who have experience with the program. These public information meetings are an opportunity for adults or families who are searching for help to hear first-hand accounts and ask questions.

"It is not uncommon at these meetings for individuals to sit in surprise as we describe their symptoms or the symptoms of their children and discuss what could be responsible.
Additionally, for audience members who have tried other therapies to little or no avail, the information discussed at these meetings may shed new light into their situations and answers many of their questions."

About Dore Ltd.

The Dore programme was created after Wynford Dore, a successful entrepreneur, committed his problem-solving skills and resources to finding a way to help his daughter overcome her severe dyslexia after traditional methods failed.
Assembling a team of experts, they came across research to suggest that an underdeveloped cerebellum may be the root cause of learning and cognitive deficiencies such as AD/HD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Asperger's.

Following Wynford's direction, the team developed the Dore programme which assesses cerebellar functioning and uses a customized exercise regimen designed to stimulate development where needed. The idea that physical exercise can stimulate the brain is based on the concept of neuroplasticity, which is the brain's natural ability to create new neural pathways.

Following an initial assessment, Dore clients return every 6-7 weeks for a follow up appointment. Most clients finish their cerebellar development in 15-18 months.

To date, the Dore programme has benefitted more than 35,000 clients.

Coltrin & Associates (for Dore) Eric Anderson, 0415 567 428eric_anderson@coltrin.com

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