LOCAL boy, Dean Edwards, who had such severe learning difficulties that 18 months ago he was bottom of the class, has just beaten over 200 pupils to win the Key Stage Three award for most improved student - thanks to a break through brain training treatment called the Dore programme.

Dean, 14, from Tenby, had terrible school grades and his ADHD and ODD made it very difficult for him to make friends. Dean's mum was at her wits end before finding out about a breakthrough treatment called the Dore programme.

Dore is a drug-free treatment that uses a series of simple exercises such as juggling bean bags and balancing on wobble boards. These exercises are specifically designed to target an area of the brain called the cerebellum (the tangerine shaped part at the back of the brain), which Dore believes is the root cause of learning difficulties. Exercises must be strictly carried out for 10 minutes twice a day in the morning and at night.

Dean's mum, Julie, said: "He couldn't get any lower grades if he tried. He simply couldn't retain information. His ADHD made it very difficult for him socially. That's when we knew we had to do something to help and we came across the Dore Programme. He had to stick to a programme of exercises - which took a lot of focus and commitment. After only a few months, his teachers noticed a drastic improvement in the quality of his school work and his confidence soared. He really started to believe in himself and stop thinking he was different. When I heard Dean had won the achievement award, tears of joy and relief streamed down my face, I was so proud."

Fore more information about the Dore programme, phone 0333 123 0100, e-mail: [email protected]">[email protected], or visit their website: http://www.dore.co.uk">www.dore.co.uk