About Sharper Minds
What is the Sharper Minds program?
Sharper Minds is a time-efficient whole-brain developing program produced from the best aspects of a variety of proven brain development therapies. In part, it utilizes physical exercises that feed back into the brain, stimulating it to grow nerve pathways that resolve many thinking-related issues. There is a special focus on building up the corpus callosum, the bundle of nerves that connect the two upper hemispheres. Over the years, as we have faced more difficult cases, we have learned the process of overcoming those issues. This evolved program produces predictable, outstanding results, proven in around 2000 children and adults. Depending on a student’s needs, it may include aspects of:
- Balance therapy
- Vision therapy
- Auditory therapy (Tomatis method)
- Sensory-Motor Integration, both gross and fine motor skill development
- Peripheral eyesight training
- Memory skills, visual, auditory, muscle memory
- Training to handle distractions.
- Math skills
- Reading skills
- Speaking skills
- Handwriting skills
- Life skills
- Dietary guidance
- Detoxification protocol
- Dietary supplements (as needed)
- and more
By blending the most efficient aspects of the above therapies into combination-type exercises, multiple systems are worked on simultaneously. Some involve multitasking as many as seven simultaneous processes. Each exercise builds upon prior ones, so the brain can gradually develop to high levels of competency.
Equipment and instructional materials are conveyed to each family. More important are the regular phone sessions, encouragement, guidance and customized assignment sheets for each child or adult doing the program. We make sure the parent or adult student know exactly what they are to do and accomplish before the next phone session (generally held twice a month). Each family is guided, step by step through the exercises until the program has been completed. We provide the information, encouragement, guidance, accountability that the family needs to complete the program with success.
How long does the program take?
It depends on the issues that the student is facing, how severe those issues are and how diligent the family is in working through the exercises assigned to them. We ask for the family to do the exercises for 60-75 minutes/day for 5 days a week. Most of the exercises are action-based which are rather fun for active children.
The fastest a family has gone through the program is 10½ months, most take 16-18 months, some take nearly 2 years. Consistency and persistency is the key to faster brain development and cost savings.
In many ways, it is up to you.
Do you guarantee the Sharper Minds program?
With our long history and many participants, our results are known and predictable. If a family will do what we ask them to, in terms of consistency, persistency, etc., and they complete our broadest spectrum Ultimate program option, then yes, we do guarantee results. Call for details.
What is the investment for the program?
We have made every effort to keep the program affordable. The investment varies depending on your situation. There is an initial amount to cover the upfront costs, then an ongoing monthly amount until the family completes the program.
We offer program options which cover two individuals / children in the family, though more can be added. The initial amount ranges from $995 to $2195 depending on the Program option chosen, the equipment needed, additional family members, sales tax, shipping & insurance, first month’s services, etc.
After the initial amount, there is an ongoing amount of $185/month until the program is completed. The more consistent a family is, the faster the results come and the more money they save. Dillydally, skip practice days, etc., the program will take longer, and costs go up. But you’ll still get good results.
Does the Sharper Minds program work for everyone?
Great relationships and friendships with our client families are vital parts of the success of the program. Over the years and thousands of individuals that we have worked with, there are a few conditions and personality types that are not a good fit for our mentored program.
The Sharper Minds program is not recommended for:
- Those with Cerebral Palsy, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Rett Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Schizophrenia, severe Alzheimer’s / dementia, and other severe neurological deficiencies or impairments. While an individual with these may see some benefits from the program and mentorship, we do not represent that the program will resolve or mitigate these issues.
- Those who have difficulty seeing, hearing or physically moving as the program heavily relies on the mind/muscle feedback loop, developing the visual capabilities of the individual through verbal instructions and unique physical exercises.
- Those who have such poor balance that it would be dangerous to stand on a balance board (mild balance issues are okay) or walk forwards and backwards under their own power.
- Those where there is a personality conflict, historical lack of discipline, work ethic or a strong enough motivation to push through the challenging moments.
Fortunately, the above are few, and we love to work with families serious about their future. See the feedback, reviews and testimonials scattered throughout this website, for encouragement and hope that your family too, can see dramatic changes.
If you have used tutoring, therapies, 504 programs or special education services without seeing much progress, then Sharper Minds is the tool to get the results that you have been looking for. Think Better – Live Better!
Call 866-HELP-A.D.D. (866-435-7233) to discuss your situation.
Feedback & Reviews
If your family will do the Sharper Minds program with consistency and persistency, the results are always there.
“We brought our 6-year-old autistic son to Sharper Minds back in 2006. What a huge difference it made. Their program, along with diet, essential oils and lots of love totally turned around my son. He no longer has the diagnosis of autism and is a commercial pilot flying for American Eagle Airlines.”
Lori Borre
Diamond level with Young Living
Jamestown, Indiana
“My son began to show signs of difficulty in learning in the second grade when he could not read and encountered major difficulties with math. We noticed that he began to suffer from low self-esteem and calling himself, “stupid.” He even said he would like to go to bed and die in his sleep. … At the time we enrolled him in high school, the principal of his school suggested we try the Sharper Minds program. … with a lot of persistence on my part and encouragement and guidance from our Sharper Minds trainer, we completed the program. … it was beyond exciting to see the remarkable changes I would see in my son (and daughter). His reading speed started at about 90 words per minute and presently is spiking up to about 360 words per minute (460 words per minute for my daughter) and we are not done yet. I unreservedly recommend this program to anyone who understands the gut-wrenching heartache of seeing one’s child struggle with school. It has made such a difference in our lives.”
Melissa Krause
Burleson, Texas
“Sharper Minds saved our son and has had a HUGE impact on our homeschooling family of six children. Our son was diagnosed with dyslexia and reading three levels below grade. His anger, frustration, lack of confidence and total avoidance of schoolwork was disrupting the school day and requiring 90% of the teacher’s time (Mom). Ed Meelhuysen evaluated our son, confirmed that the Sharper Minds Program would engage our son’s brain, and agreed to include all of our children in the training. Unbelievable results; our son is not only reading at grade level, but his attitude toward all his school subjects has improved 100%. Additionally, all our children have at least doubled their reading speed and comprehension. Our oldest son has actually hit 2000 words per minute in the program. Note: the program does take commitment, tenacity, and drive to implement. The drills are unorthodox and more than once you will question, “Really, we have to do that?” Yes, do what Ed directs and your child’s life will be changed forever – there is hope, it’s Sharper Minds.”
Natalie O'Grady
Irving, Texas