Dore Programme

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As an introduction to the Dore Programme, you can watch the video below.

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The Dore Programme generally lasts about a year and involves 10 minutes of special exercises, performed twice a day. For some, it’s a bit longer, for others it can be as little as 6 months.

It begins with an initial assessment which will last about 3 hours. Firstly you’ll see a Dore Coach who will take you through some simple tests. You’ll then have the test results explained, tell you how the Programme works and answer any questions you might have. Before you leave, you will be given a Dore kit bag, introduced to the exercises and show you how myDore works, the internet based guidance and coaching system.

The kit bag will contain the following:

Wobble board – to help stimulate and improve balance
Bean bags – for eye-tracking and to help co-ordination
Gym ball – moving support for some of your exercises
Eye chart – gives you different things to focus on

Using this equipment, you must follow precise exercise Programmes, twice a day, for 10 minutes each session. Although supportive, Dore expects the student to motivate hiself and drive his own success.

This continues until the end of 3 months, with the first follow-up appointment and re-testing is done to assess progress. Exercises will be adjusted accordingly until the 6 months appointment, when there will be tests and assessements, once again.

Further follow-ups after 9 and 12 months, which, for many, will be the final appointment. By now, most participants should have noticed improvement in their abilities, from reading and writing to concentration, coordination and social skills – and confidence. Others might need to continue for a while longer before they graduate.

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