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Lindamood Bell

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BagLady75 · 28/04/2008 16:59

Has anyone here done a program at the Lindamood Bell centre in west London? We are considering this for our 7yr old son with HFA. Any insights appreciated!

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Davros · 28/04/2008 19:53

I have heard of it but can't say more than that! I have a friend whose HFA/AS son did Kumon and Earobics (and the higher version that I can't remember) with some success. But if you have a centre to go to, sounds like a better set up.

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BagLady75 · 30/04/2008 20:04

Thanks Davros - have not heard of Earobics but I will check it out.

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BagLady75 · 04/05/2008 08:44

Thanks so much iwearflairs. I also went to an open evening and have even done the assessment (NOT free - actually £400 to hear stuff we already knew - which I was less than thrilled about). The program sounds really interesting for my DS who very much has the hyperlexic profile, with below average reading comprehension. My issue has been that I have not yet been able to find and speak to a single parent who really does rave about it. I'm being very forward, but do you think there is a chance that the mothers you have spoken to might be willing to talk to me?

Up until now we have tried a lot of therapies on a "let's see" basis but given the incredible time and money commitment this entails, we need to be absolutely convinced this will make a difference...

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Sinny78 · 18/03/2013 12:57

Hi BagLady75, not sure you will see this however I really need to get some feedback from you re Lindamood Bell. I have a 7yr old hyperlexic girl and we are really considering sending her to LMB in London this summer. Was wondering if you would be happy to give us your insight. Our main concern is the great commitment both logistically and financially since we live in Malta and would have to leave everything behind for this!

nupurkumarika · 18/03/2013 14:00

lindamood bell program is really really good

Sinny78 · 19/03/2013 08:03

Thanks a lot for your feedback nupurkamirka... Would you mind sharing your experience with us.

blueShark · 19/03/2013 08:38

what is the cost for the programme and how long does it take? Is it few hours a day or full day?

Its so close to me and yet I never heard about it....

Sinny78 · 22/03/2013 07:57

good morning blueShark... The cost is quite high and the therapy is very intestive. They charge stg110 an hour with a 4hourly session 5days a week.
From the research I have made there seems to be a high level of success rate. Please do let me know should you hear anything about it. Thks :)

blueShark · 19/04/2013 14:28

Hi Sinny - just seen this and I only just pm'd you a minute ago

capodasello · 24/05/2014 09:41

Hi. My boy is 7 years old and has mild issues communicating clearly in English (both grammar and phonics are slightly muddled). We are not native speakers (although we speak in English at home) and we moved here 5 years ago when he was 2. He reads proficiently, writes very well, and has no ASD condition. His teacher suggested that Lindamood-Bell might be helpful in improving his fluency and confidence (the fact that other kids struggle to understand him does make him hold back and isolate). Reading the reviews here, it seems a very expensive program and tailored for kids with more severe conditions: anybody can help me assess whether this is for us? Many thanks

HappydaysFundaysMum · 20/06/2014 09:44

Hi Capodasello, We are about to pay for a 6 week session. I've chatted with a couple of mothers whose children have come on in leaps and bounds, one child highly dyslexic and dyspraxic is now top of the year class in reading, writing and comprehension.... plus he moved school after the course which seemed to be a positive thing + the other child, calls it a magic school and is confident and able to conquer all that was challenging before and is in advance of his class.
Hope this helps.

Drenchild · 27/06/2014 21:34

Hi, I am thinking of sending my child to Lindamood Bell centre and was wondering if you could connect me to the parents that you had managed to chat too. Thanks

Drenchild · 27/06/2014 21:36

Hi HappydaysFundaysMum and all, my previous message was for HappydaysFundaysmum but however I would love to any mum who have sent their child to the centre. Thanks

Clarey66 · 15/08/2015 18:07

HappydaysFundaysMum How did your son get on with the 6 week course was it worth it

Maviv · 16/06/2017 10:52

Hi everyone,
My child is doing the Linda MB program first week so far, I will let you know how it will go.

Ruggles · 17/06/2017 12:53

Hi Maviv
thanks for your post. We are doing it this summer, so will really interested to hear how you get on and any top tips! How old is you DC?

Iffiyas · 10/03/2021 19:21

@HappydaysFundaysMum Hello,

I was wondering if you could give me any advice about Lindamoonbell? DD is dyspraxic and it’s recommended highly to us. We can use our savings and book her in but I’m struggling to find parents who have good experiences. Thank you

BlankTimes · 17/03/2021 22:17

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Iffiyas just wondering if you realised

HappydaysFundaysMum posted on Fri 20-Jun-14 09:44:00 that's seven years ago, very few people keep the same username that long.

This thread spans from 2008 and the post before yours was written in 2017.

Was there not a warning on the thread before you posted to say it was an old one?

Perhaps start a new thread of your own rather than resurrecting this one?

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