Findings from a major UK study support the effectiveness of Dore exercise-based therapies in helping people overcome learning, attention and behavioral difficulties.
The study was released today by Professor David Reynolds, CBE, FRSA from the University of Plymouth.
The research,Dore Matched Data Study, analysed by Warwick University in England found the program which Dore administers, greatly improves motor and cognitive functions in people presenting with dyslexia, learning and attention difficulties.
Additionally, it uncovered that these improvements resulted in significant advancements in literacy performance skills.
Moreover, it was found that children participating in the study, who presented with dyslexia, incurred the greatest benefits from the treatment administered.
Professor Reynolds said the results of the study were very promising and add to the mounting evidence supporting Dore exercise-based therapy as an effective approach to treating learning and attention difficulties.
"The study is the largest of its kind in the world and provides a resounding endorsement of the benefits of exercise-based therapy, especially in overcoming learning and behavioral problems," Mr Reynolds said.
As part of the study a dyslexia screening test, an internationally recognized assessment tool, was used to benchmark the progress of all participants taking part in the research.
The above study forms part of a growing body of research into the effectiveness of Dore exercise-based therapy on addressing learning difficulties:
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Currently Dore is in discussions with an Australian university and a government agency about conducting a joint study into the efficacy of using the Dore program for treating people with learning and attention difficulties.
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In the US, an independent study has been funded into the effectiveness of a range of treatments, including the Dore Program, in treating people with learning difficulties. This study is set to be a world first and the biggest of its kind.
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Dore has also supported a number of in-depth studies into the efficacy of its program, including two published studies undertaken by
Professor Reynolds which shows that gains made by participants using the Dore Program, in the area of learning and ADHD behavior, were long lasting.
Professor Reynolds will be meeting with a number of academics whilst in Australia this month to discuss the new study and existing research undertaken into this area. He will also be inviting academics and other industry professionals to participate in the independent study in the US.
In Australia, Dore has 22 clinics.
Since early 2002, the Dore Program has assessed over 40,000 people around the world, including 11,500 in Australia, to help them with specific learning, attention and behavioral difficulties.
For further information please contact Alannah Young or Daniela Delucia at Jackson Wells Morris on 02 9904 4333/0410198694.