“Poor Reading Skills is a Life Sentence
Literacy is a Life Long Opportunity
DFYL Can Make the Difference”
The Literacy Problem is Huge
Reading and Rhythm is positively impacting reading skills through rhythm, building fluency, comprehension and confidence.
- 67% of 4th graders cannot read at a basic level
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- 85% of Juveniles are considered functioning illiterate
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- 10% of high school graduates can not read
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- 21% of US adults read below the 5th grade level
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Doubtful Internal Voice®
Struggling readers have what we call the “Doubtful Internal Voice®”, which The Reading & Rhythm program turns into the “I Got This” Voice.
We are making a BIG IMPACT with Literacy and Mental Health.
How do we do it? We use a strong assertive rhythm that creates a neural pathway for focus and concentration while diffusing the Doubtful Internal Voice® and diminishing anxiety.
How do we do it? We use a strong assertive rhythm that creates a neural pathway for focus and concentration while diffusing the Doubtful Internal Voice® and diminishing anxiety.
UCLA Statistical Analysis: Testing results of 293 children show that fluency increases by 55% for those receiving the R&R Program. The program also results in 20% increase in comprehension for a 4th grade student group in 4 weeks.
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Mental Health Needs
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1 in 4 Americans suffers from mental Illness02
More than 10 million adults have unmet need for mental treatment03
Over 75% of youth with major depression are still in need for treatment![Street-Meet-Beats](https://dfyl.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Street-Meet-Beats.jpg)
Life Skills Drumming Program
– addresses anxiety, depression and empowers participants to change the direction their life has taken.
“Drumming has a scientific effect on helping release anxiety.”
Dr. Jonathan E. Sherin
Psychiatrist, Neurologist, Director of LA County Dept. of Mental Health
“The Drum is Now My Home”