Arrowsmith Program

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We believe in human potential & understand that the brain can change at any age.

The Arrowsmith Program is founded on neuroscience research and over 40 years of experience, demonstrating that it is possible for students to strengthen the weak cognitive capacities underlying their learning difficulties through a program of specific cognitive exercises. The Arrowsmith Program is founded on two lines of research, one of which established that different areas of the brain working

together are responsible for complex mental activities, such as reading or writing, and that a weakness in one area can affect a number of different learning processes. The other line of research investigated the principle of neuroplasticity, which is the ability of the brain to physically change in response to stimulus and activity, to develop new neuronal/synaptic interconnections and thereby develop and adapt new functions and roles believed to be the physical mechanism of learning. Neuroplasticity refers to structural and functional changes in the brain that are brought about by training and experience. Neuroscience research is leading to new insights into the ways in which the brain changes in response to experience, and research points to the conclusion that the brain is not static, but rather is dynamically changing and undergoes such changes throughout one's entire life. The Arrowsmith Program identifies, intervenes and strengthens the weak cognitive capacities that affect learning. Students can capitalize on their increased learning capacities and, after a three or four-year program, can function without special education assistance or program accommodations. The Arrowsmith Program is suitable for students across the broad spectrum of mild to severe learning problems, plus students seeking cognitive enhancement. Our program has proven to be effective for students with difficulty reading, writing and mathematics, comprehension, logical reasoning, problem-solving, visual and auditory memory, non-verbal learning, attention, processing speed and dyslexia. Students with learning disabilities have traditionally been treated with programs designed to compensate for their difficulties - students who have difficulty with handwriting, for example, would be taught to use a keyboard or accommodated with more time to write exams. The goal of the Arrowsmith Program, by contrast, is to help students strengthen the weak cognitive capacities underlying their learning dysfunctions. The Arrowsmith Program deals with the root causes of the learning disability rather than managing its symptoms. The Arrowsmith Program is capacity-based in that it changes the capacity of the individual to learn, rather than compensatory, which tries to work around the problem. Strengthening these weaker capacities increases the overall functioning of these specific cognitive areas allowing them to be used effectively for learning. The Arrowsmith Program has proven successful with students in elementary and secondary school to post-secondary school and adults. Elementary and secondary school students return to a full academic curriculum at their appropriate grade level following the completion of a three or four-year program. Our goal is for our students to become effective, confident and self-directed learners for life and to enable them to achieve their goals of academic and career success. You may read more about the development of the Arrowsmith methodology in the book “The Woman Who Changed Her Brain by Barbara Arrowsmith-Young. The Arrowsmith Program identifies areas of learning strength and weakness through careful assessment and then designs a program of individualized exercises for each student to target their precise areas of weakness. As well as providing the Arrowsmith Program of cognitive exercises, Arrowsmith Program provides a comprehensive teacher training course, continuing professional development, year-round support for all Arrowsmith Program classroom teachers, a detailed web-based assessment for all students and ongoing monitoring and supervision of student progress over the internet and liaison with Arrowsmith Program Coordinators during the school year. You may read more about the learning dysfunctions that this program addresses and their symptoms by visiting the Description of Learning Dysfunctions Addressed on our website and learn more about our methodology in the Methodology section. Our program pricing starts at $500 a month, with a variety of program offerings available at different pricing levels.

06/23/2026

Join us for a free webinar with Debbie Gilmore, Arrowsmith Executive Director, as she explores Our Brain at Work, Rest, and Play.
This session will look at the brain functions that influence learning, attention, social-emotional development, thinking skills, routine, play, and long-term cognitive growth.

📅 Friday, June 26, 2026
⏰3:00 PM GST / 7:00 AM EDT
📍 Zoom Meeting — Free

Register here - https://hubs.ly/Q04mpdvP0

06/23/2026

Last week at the The Brain Summit, the Arrowsmith team joined experts, clinicians, researchers, and advocates in exploring one of the most important questions facing learning today:
How can quality of life be elevated through our understanding of the brain?

The conversations throughout the summit reinforced something that has guided our work for decades: cognitive capacity matters. Whether we are discussing learning challenges, achievement, resilience, aging, TBI/ABI recovery, or readiness for the future, the brain remains central to the conversation.

Our Founder Barbara Arrowsmith Young was proud to share the stage with Psychiatrist and author of the best seller The Brain That Changes Itself Dr. Norman Doidge, Brain Changes Founder and TBI survivor Dr. Matt Galati, and many others who are helping advance society's understanding of the brain's remarkable capacity to change.

Thank you to everyone who attended, contributed, and continues to champion a brain-based approach to human potential and well-being. We look forward to continuing the conversation and collaborations that launched at this special event.

06/17/2026

Join us online for the Brain Changes 2026 Brain Health Summit.
On June 19, the livestream will include key Arrowsmith-related highlights, including the honoring of Dr. Norman Doidge, Vanessa Dylyn’s A New Brain documentary film, and Barbara Arrowsmith-Young’s presentation, Principles of Brain Change.
Featured times:

12:00 PM — Honouring Dr. Norman Doidge
1:10 PM — Vanessa Dylyn, A New Brain Documentary Film
1:25 PM — Barbara Arrowsmith-Young, Principles of Brain Change

Please note: the Arrowsmith School Cognitive Exercise Workshop at 1:40 PM will not be live-streamed.
Register to watch for free on Zoom: https://hubs.ly/Q04lPdpv0

06/15/2026

06/11/2026

Your brain is your ultimate command center. Are you giving it what it needs to thrive?

On June 19, the Brain Health Summit is bringing together leading neuroscientists, clinicians, and advocates at York University to share strategies that promote brain healing and longevity.

From deep-dive expert talks to hands-on activities, participants will come to appreciate how their brains can be changed for the better.

🎟️ Register here:
https://bit.ly/4x0sJIV

06/09/2026

What’s common to all learning difficulties? The brain.

Join our free virtual presentation on Wednesday, June 10, from 7 to 8 PM to learn more about Arrowsmith’s Symbol Relations Cognitive Intensive Program.

This summer program is designed to strengthen the symbol relations cognitive function, which supports reasoning, logic, critical thinking, understanding ideas, making connections, and processing information.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4ol44e0

06/08/2026

A perfect summer read for educators, parents, and lifelong learners: The Woman Who Changed Her Brain explores the science of neuroplasticity through one woman's extraordinary journey of cognitive transformation.

06/07/2026

We often focus on physical health as we age, but cognitive health matters too.

Did you know certain types of cognitive training were associated with a reduced risk of dementia, highlighting the importance of keeping the brain actively challenged throughout adulthood?

Explore what the research reveals about brain aging, cognitive reserve, and why it may be time to rethink what it means to age well: https://bit.ly/4xiIpr2

06/05/2026

Join our free webinar to learn how Arrowsmith's Summer Cognitive Intensive Program helps strengthen the cognitive foundations that support learning, attention, reasoning, and academic success.

Symbol Relations Cognitive Intensive Program (CIP)
In person or Online.
Wednesday, June 10th 7-8pm

Register herer : https://bit.ly/4o8CLDw

06/04/2026

If a student hasn't secured curriculum skills by the end of the school year, the issue isn't a lack of instruction- it's cognitive capacity. When underlying functions like memory or reasoning are weak, learning remains precarious.

Let's change the brain, not just the homework.
Read the blog - How to Prevent Summer Learning Loss Through Cognitive Training
https://bit.ly/4x9fZzp

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Address

245 St Clair Avenue West
Toronto, ON
M4V1R3

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm