# Smart Processing > Smart Processing helps children and adults in the UK and Europe, improve their English literacy, reading, language and communication skills using online programmes with proven results ## Profile Information - [Profile](https://www.aiprofiles.co.uk/profile/smart-processing): Canonical business profile - [Schema](https://www.aiprofiles.co.uk/profile/smart-processing/schema.jsonld): JSON-LD schema - Updated: 2025-11-29T12:46:01+00:00 - [Website](https://smartprocessing.co.uk) - Email: smartprocessing@btinternet.com - Phone: +44 7754503650 ## Social & Online Presence - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/smart_processing) ## Location - Address: Castell Y Dail, Maesbrook, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8QN, United Kingdom ## Images - ![Logo](https://www.aiprofiles.co.uk/storage/logos/logo_691726b611a6b.webp) ## Employees - **Mary Kidson** — Owner ## Reviews - **Charlotte** (Rating: 5) My son made great progress with Fast ForWord and can now read simple texts independently. This is something we thought we might never see, yet I now believe he can go all the way with reading. Mary is excellent. Very friendly, helpful and supportive. - **Julie** (Rating: 5) My 11 year old son had a wide range of behaviour and learning difficulties including dyspraxia, hypermobility and sensory and auditory processing problems. Training with The Listening Program at home we noticed improvements in just four weeks. Not only would I highly recommend it, I also listen to it myself and feel so much better as a result. - **Liz** (Rating: 5) My son is due to start secondary school and although his writing and reading skills are limited, I was amazed by how quickly we have seen an improvement with Fast ForWord. It is so lovely that he will be starting secondary school with the foundations in place for reading, writing and spelling success! - **Julie** (Rating: 5) My 11 year old son had a wide range of behaviour and learning difficulties including dyspraxia, hypermobility and sensory and auditory processing problems. Training with The Listening Program at home we noticed improvements in just four weeks. Not only would I highly recommend it, I also listen to it myself and feel so much better as a result. ## Actions - **Book a FREE 15 minute consultation** (CommunicateAction) Potential customers can book a time slot to chat with Mary to see if any of the programmes on offer are likely to help their child or themselves. [Link](https://calendly.com/smartprocessing/15min) ## Extra Attributes - hasCredential: Fast ForWord® Certified Provider, ABT Certified Provider - Bone Conduction (CP-BC) of The Listening Program®, Provider of The Movement Program® - numberOfEmployees: 1 ## FAQs - **Q:** What is The Listening Program (TLP)? **A:** The Listening Program (TLP) is a music-based listening therapy designed to help improve brain function and reduce stress. Its primary goal is to bring the auditory system into balance while training the brain in the auditory skills needed to listen, learn, and communicate more effectively. TLP may also support the development and integration of other sensory systems, which can lead to wide-ranging benefits in daily life. - **Q:** What benefits can I expect from The Listening Program, and what is its main goal? **A:** TLP’s central goal is to balance the auditory system so you can process sound more effectively. Reported benefits include improved brain function, reduced stress, and stronger listening, learning, and communication skills. The program may also help other sensory systems develop and integrate, which can lead to wide-ranging positive effects in daily life. Individual experiences vary, but the approach is designed to be practical and supportive. - **Q:** Is The Listening Program safe and who might consider using it? **A:** Yes. The Listening Program is presented as a safe, effective approach to support auditory skill development. It may be considered by anyone seeking to enhance listening, learning, and communication or to bring greater balance to their auditory processing. If you’re unsure whether it is a good fit for your needs, you can email Mary for more information and guidance. - **Q:** How does The Listening Program support listening, learning, and communication? **A:** The Listening Program (TLP) uses carefully designed music to train the brain in the core auditory skills required for effective listening. This training can carry over into learning and communication, where accurate sound processing underpins understanding and expression. By helping to balance the auditory system, TLP aims to reduce barriers that can make listening and learning more effortful. Over time, this may contribute to more confident, efficient communication. - **Q:** How is The Listening Program delivered and what do I need to get started? **A:** TLP is delivered via an Online Portal, making it easy to access from home. To begin, you’ll need an active subscription and a set of approved headphones. Approved headphones are required and start at around £35. You should also use a modern web browser and a reliable internet connection for the best experience. Each day, you log in and listen to the music presented. The usual schedule is 15 minutes twice a day for 5 days a week. Other schedules are available and Mary will discuss with you the best option for you or your child and create a personalised programme. - **Q:** How much does The Listening Program cost and are there additional expenses? **A:** The Listening Program costs $34.95 per month when accessed through the Online Portal. In addition to the subscription, you’ll need a set of approved headphones, which start at around £35. This headphone purchase is typically a one-time expense. If you have questions about setup or budgeting, email Mary for more details. - **Q:** Why are approved headphones required for The Listening Program? **A:** Approved headphones help ensure the listening material is delivered with the intended sound quality and balance. Because TLP trains the auditory system, consistent and accurate audio reproduction is important. Using the recommended equipment supports a reliable experience across sessions. Mary will provide a list of the current approved headphones. - **Q:** How do I get started or ask questions about The Listening Program? **A:** For personalized guidance, email Mary for more information. You will be asked to complete a questionnaire which shows how your or your child's listening abilities are affecting your/their daily life. The findings will be discussed and appropriate guidance given. - **Q:** Which web browsers are supported for the Online Portal? **A:** The Online Portal does not support Internet Explorer. For the best experience, please use a modern browser such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge. These browsers help ensure optimal performance and compatibility with the Online Portal. Updating your browser to the latest version is recommended. - **Q:** What device do I need to use to access TLP? **A:** TLP can be accessed from any device that has an Internet connection, Dedicated apps are available for IOS and Android. - **Q:** Why does the website ask me to accept cookies? **A:** The site uses cookies to provide the most relevant information and ensure optimal performance. Accepting cookies can improve features such as navigation, content relevance, and overall user experience. If you prefer not to accept cookies, some functions may not work as smoothly. - **Q:** How long does The Listening Program take? **A:** Typically a programme of listening takes 20 weeks to complete when listening for 2 x 15 minute sessions per day for 5 days a week. If a different schedule is advised or if sessions are missed for any reason, then the schedule will be extended. - **Q:** Why is TLP described as cost-effective? **A:** At $34.95 per month via the Online Portal, TLP offers ongoing access to a structured listening therapy at an accessible price point. The main extra cost is a one-time purchase of approved headphones starting around £35. This combination provides a relatively affordable way to pursue auditory training and stress reduction over time. - **Q:** Why are prices shown in different currencies (USD and GBP)? **A:** The page lists the monthly subscription price as $34.95 (USD) and approved headphones starting around £35 (GBP). Currency references may reflect where the subscription and equipment are billed or sourced. If you need clarity on billing currency or payment options, email Mary for specifics before you subscribe. - **Q:** How do I ask Questions about the programmes Smart Processing provides? **A:** For personalized guidance, email Mary for more information. You can also explore the site’s sections—Courses, Testimonials, Blog, Meet Mary, and Contact—for additional context and support. If you have practical setup questions, reaching out directly is the quickest way to get clear answers. - **Q:** Can TLP help with sensory integration? **A:** Yes. In addition to balancing the auditory system, TLP can help other sensory systems develop and integrate. This broader integration may lead to a range of benefits in everyday life and learning. If sensory processing is an issue that you are looking to improve, email Mary to discuss how TLP may help. - **Q:** What is Fast ForWord? **A:** Fast ForWord is comprehensive brain training programme which targets the root causes of reading and literacy challenges. The programme delivers 1-2 years gain in 40-60 hours of use. Fast ForWord targets the reading skills of phonemic awareness, phonics, the alphabet, vocabulary, grammar, fluency, and comprehension and improves cognitive skills and executive function by building strong cognitive skills including memory, attention, processing, and sequencing. - **Q:** Who is Fast ForWord for? **A:** Fast ForWord is for children, starting at age 6, through primary school, all the way up to secondary school (we even work with adult learners!) with: Reading difficulties, Auditory processing disorder (APD), Speech or language impairment, Mild to moderate autism, Dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, a learning disability, General literacy and reading difficulties that do not qualify for extra help at school. - **Q:** My child has dyslexia. Is Fast ForWord suitable? **A:** Yes, there is often an underlying auditory processing issue with dyslexia. This is one of the areas that Fast ForWord targets as well as memory, processing and attention. Fast ForWord exercises and features correspond to the requirements of most dyslexia legislation including the following: Phonemic awareness, Graphophonemic knowledge, The structure of the English language, Linguistic instruction, Strategies that students use for decoding, encoding, word recognition, fluency, and comprehension Etc. - **Q:** My child struggles to read. Will Fast ForWord help? **A:** Yes, Fast ForWord intensively targets the skills that struggling readers need to catch up including: Phonological processing, Working memory and sustained attention, Phonemic awareness and phonics, Sequencing, Academic vocabulary and complex grammar, Guided oral reading support - **Q:** My child is an English Language Learner. Is Fast ForWord suitable? **A:** Yes, Fast ForWord provides adaptive personalised exercises that build language fast using: English phonemic training, Boosts vocabulary and grammar, Builds cognitive skills of memory, processing and sequencing, Strengthens listening comprehension, Uses patented speech verification technology that listens as students read aloud and provides corrective feedback when words are mispronounced - **Q:** My child has Special Educational Needs - is Fast ForWord® suitable? **A:** Yes. Fast ForWord targets the underlying skills needed to learn. The programme builds the core cognitive skills of memory, attention, and processing, Fast ForWord® changes brains to change lives, even helping students to come off the special educational needs register altogether. These core cognitive skills of memory, attention, processing, and sequencing that reading proficiency requires are the same cognitive capacities that learners struggle with in their specific learning difficulty and/or ADD/ADHD. By addressing the underlying causes of learning difficulties Fast ForWord allows students to flourish as learners and readers, and these improvements stay with them for life. The Fast ForWord® solution produces efficient and enduring results with a 3-in-1 approach to intervention. Fast ForWord® exercises simultaneously build: 1. Reading and language skills 2. Cognitive Skills 3. Social-emotional skills - **Q:** How long is a programme of Fast ForWord and how many minutes a day are needed? **A:** We recommend that you commit to a minimum of 4 months on the programme. The average length of time spent on the programme is 4-6 months. A student spends 30 minutes a day 5 days a week on the exercises. - **Q:** What equipment do I need for Fast ForWord? **A:** A computer/laptop/iPad with a stable wifi or internet connection. A computer mouse is needed to ensure quick responses. Although if using an iPad, the screen is touchscreen which is very effective and is great for many young children. A set of headphones that cover the ears are mandatory. NOT noise-cancelling though. You will also need a headphone splitter and another set of headphones so that you can listen in as your child does the programme if they need extra coaching. - **Q:** Will I need to help my child in the exercises in Fast ForWord? **A:** You may need to coach your child through some of the exercises. Your or your child’s progress is monitored regularly and as soon as problems are identified we are in touch and provide full instructions on how to implement any intervention. - **Q:** How much is Fast ForWord and how do I get started? **A:** Contact Mary to discuss your requirements so we can ensure that you or your child starts with the right module. There is a short Service Agreement to fill in and this together with payment ensures that we can get you or your child enrolled as soon as possible. We will let you know the current fee when you contact us. All fees include: Full e-mail/telephone/video conferencing support, Progression through the modules as appropriate, Interventions where needed, Weekly reports, All major credit/debit cards are accepted including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Maestro, Visa Electron or Vpay. The following card types are accepted: Credit, Corporate, Debit, Prepaid, Rewards - **Q:** Are there demo exercises for Fast ForWord? **A:** Yes, there are demo exercises which you can access so that you can try them before you commit to the programme. Email Mary for the link.