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Arrowsmith Program - Brain Training That Works

🧠 Neuroplasticity-Based Learning
​Transform Learning by​ ​Strengthening the Brain
​The Arrowsmith Program strengthens the brain’s weak cognitive functions - the root causes behind many learning challenges. Rather than teaching students to work around their difficulties, we help them overcome them for lasting change.​



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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐​ Trusted by families & educators worldwide
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Evidence-Based Results
Backed by over 40 years of research and development
Personalised Programs
designed for measurable, lasting change
40+
Years Research
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❤️ Strengthening brains. Transforming lives.​
🔗 Explore our research and evidence
Backed by Science, Proven by Results
The Arrowsmith Advantage
​Arrowsmith doesn’t teach workarounds — it targets and strengthens the specific brain processes that make learning possible. These are called cognitive functions, and they influence memory, comprehension, attention, reasoning, and more.

​💬 Wondering what cognitive functions are?  👉 Explore them here
Life changing outcomes from brain-based exercises
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Improved cognitive function
​and academic success
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Greater independence in
​learning and in life
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Improved focus, attention,
​and listening
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Enhanced confidence and
​personal growth
Learn How the Program Works
Discover if Arrowsmith could help you or your child
See the Research
Explore the neuroscience and results behind our approach
Getting Started is Simple
A simple step-by-step process to uncover learning strengths, find the right program, and start building a stronger brain.
Step 1
Start with
​the Questionnaire
Gain insight into your (or your child’s) learning profile and see if the program is a good fit.
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Step 2
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​with Our Team

Share your story, ask questions, and learn how Empowering Lives can help.
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​Your Journey

Begin a personalised cognitive program, book a demo, or complete an assessment if required​
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Want more details? Learn more about our enrolment process.

Real Stories. Real Change.
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Hear how families and students are thriving with the Arrowsmith Program

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 I can now remember information more clearly and make faster decisions.

Studying used to be exhausting because I struggled to recall what I had learned. I delayed returning to study, but I’m now feeling confident that I can complete my course.​

Kathryn
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My son Jamie is calmer and learns better thanks to Empowering Lives.

The team is committed and caring, and I’ve seen real progress in his learning. We’re so grateful for the support.
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Yannie
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The Arrowsmith Program has been life-changing for my son.

His thinking, focus, and problem-solving have all improved — and we’re not even finished yet. I highly recommend this to other parents.​

Kerrie
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Who is The Arrowsmith Program For?
Evidence-based Brain Training for ADHD, Dyslexia &  Other Learning Challenges — Ages 6 to 90+
Personalised online & At Home programs
NDIS funded | Start anytime
Who We Help
Empowering Lives delivers the Arrowsmith Program to strengthen brain function and support people with learning challenges like ADHD, dyslexia, and more.

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We work with:
  • ​​Children and Teens - Building cognitive tools for success at school
  • Adults - Improving memory, focus, and problem-solving
  • Seniors - Supporting brain wellness at any age

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Program Features:
  • Personalised cognitive training plans
  • Online delivery - access anywhere
  • Start Anytime
  • NDIS funding accepted
  • ​Suitable for ages 6 to 90+​.
Our students come from all walks of life - children, teens, and adults - each with unique learning goals and challenges.
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🎥 Watch how Arrowsmith changes lives​
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Why It Works

Based on Neuroscience. Built for Transformation.
Your brain can change. The Arrowsmith Program uses neuroplasticity to strengthen the root causes of learning challenges
​ - not just work around them.

How does Arrowsmith Help
​My Brain?
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The fact that Arrowsmith trains the brain processors that make possible, reasoning and rationality, is arguably one of the most important positive developments one could imagine for our world, with its complex problems.
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Norman Doidge: Author of “The Brain That Changes Itself”, psychiatrist and researcher
A Proven Approach Built on Neuroplasticity
The Arrowsmith Program has been running for over 40 years. It’s a cognitive training program based on the science of neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to change, adapt, and rewire itself.
More Than Coping—It’s Real Change
Unlike traditional interventions that compensate for learning difficulties, Arrowsmith strengthens the source of the problem by retraining weak cognitive functions.
Tailored Cognitive Programs for Every Learner
At Empowering Lives, each individual begins with a cognitive assessment,
​or questionnaire.
This allows us to personalise a program targeting the areas of the brain limiting success - so students, adults, and seniors can reach their full potential.
Results That Unlock Futures
Our students show improvements in memory, reasoning, attention, problem-solving, and more. They leave more confident and better equipped to thrive in education, work, and life.
Curious what areas of your brain could benefit?
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​Free Cognitive Questionnaire
Want to know more about the brain's ability to change?
What is Neuroplasticity?
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Real Stories. Recognised Globally.
Hear how lives have changed through the Arrowsmith Program — in families, schools, and workplaces around the world

Barbara Arrowsmith-Young, Arrowsmith Founder, TEDx Talk - The Woman Who Changed Her Brain

Featured On 60 Minutes
Discover how lives are being changed ​by The Arrowsmith Program​

You or your loved one might relate to Barbara Arrowsmith-Young's Story

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Read Barbara's book "The Woman Who Changed Her Brain"

With more than 40 years of proven results and well-researched studies, many notable media outlets and organisations have featured the work of Barbara Arrowsmith-Young, the Arrowsmith Program and Arrowsmith School, including:
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A Stronger Brain Starts with a Single Step
Thousands of students have transformed their learning and confidence with the Arrowsmith Program. Take the first step to find what’s right for you or your child.
Is Arrowsmith right
​for me?
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​program work?
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Empowering Lives is an initiative of 
Teen Challenge Queensland​





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  • Home
  • Programs
    • Who We Help >
      • Learning Difficulties >
        • ADHD
        • Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties
        • Dyscalculia and Maths Difficulties
        • Dysgraphia and Writing Difficulties
        • Non-Verbal Difficulties
        • Memory Retention Difficulties
        • Auditory Processing Difficulties
        • Executive Functioning Difficulties
      • Older Adults
      • Brain Recovery After Addiction >
        • Adults Overcoming Addiction
    • Program Overview
    • Class Options & Pricing
    • Steps to Enrolment
    • Assessments >
      • Full Arrowsmith Assessment
      • Woodcock Johnson Achievement Assessment
  • How It Works
    • Neuroplasticity - The Brain's Ability to Change
    • Cognitive Funtions
    • Cognitive Exercises >
      • Symbol Relations
      • Motor Symbol Sequencing
      • Symbolic Thinking
      • Memory for Information and Instructions
      • Predicative Speech
      • Symbol Recognition
      • Lexical Memory
      • Non Verbal Thinking
      • Quantification Sense
    • Barbara Arrowsmith-Young - The Woman Who Changed Her Brain
    • Research >
      • Research FAQ's
    • Media/Press
  • Class Timetable
  • Testimonials
  • About Us
  • Contact