Dr. Barbara Arrowsmith Young

Dr. Barbara Arrowsmith Young is a cognitive scientist and educator renowned for developing the Arrowsmith Program, a method designed to help individuals with learning disabilities. She herself overcame severe learning challenges and used neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to change and adapt—to strengthen specific cognitive skills. Her approach involves targeted exercises tailored to improve areas like memory, attention, and processing speed, enabling better learning and cognitive functioning. Her work has transformed educational strategies for students with learning difficulties, emphasizing the brain’s capacity for growth and change through specialized training.