Path Out of Poverty? Education Plus Neuroscience
Jul 14, 2015
Research has indicated children who are raised in poverty are at a possible disadvantage for academic success. How can this cycle be broken? 
Read more from Dr. Martha Burns on how poverty can affect cognitive functions and what solutions are available to help mitigate its long term effects.
Let Them Play! The Best Medicine for Summer Learning
Jun 30, 2015
What are your kids doing for summer vacation? Are you attempting to find several activities for them to do? Recent research indicates that unstructured play might be just the thing to help your kids this summer to build essential skills that they will need in the classroom when they return to school in the fall. So read more to learn about unstructured play and why it might be just as important as swimming lessons for your kids this summer.
Parent Checklist: Is My Child At-Risk for Learning Issues?
Jun 2, 2015
Is your child at-risk for academic or learning issues? Take a look at this checklist to see if your child struggles in any of these areas. Summer is the ideal time to help your child get ahead in these areas before next school year!
Can Auditory Training in Babies Impact Speech and Language Development?
May 12, 2015
New research indicates that babies' brains can be trained to discriminate sounds, which are the building blocks of language. Could this lead to better cognitive and language skills later on in life?
3 Tips For Your Reluctant Reader This Summer
Apr 28, 2015
Summer is almost here! What will you do to help your reluctant reader over the next few months? Take a look at these 3 practical ideas.
Strengths and Benefits of ADHD and Dyslexia
Apr 7, 2015
What are some of the benefits of ADHD and dyslexia? How does using a strengths-based approach help us all to better understand these processing differences? Let's rethink the deficits model.
Alternatives to Medication in the Treatment of ADD
Mar 24, 2015
Attentional problems in students have increased over the last few years and these problems can create significant learning challenges for students. What are some alternatives to medication in treating ADD and other attentional problems?
Nearly 20 Years Later, What Have We Learned From Hart and Risley?
Feb 3, 2015
In 1995, research by Betty Hart and Todd R. Risley revealed how differences in early language experience fuel the achievement gap in our nation’s schools. It’s been almost two decades, so why haven’t we made more progress? We interviewed Dr. Steve Miller to find out.
Happy Holidays from Scientific Learning Corporation!
Dec 23, 2014
Happy Holidays from everyone at Scientific Learning! We hope your holidays will be filled with joy and laughter through the New Year.
Fast ForWord® at Home Scholarship
Oct 28, 2014
Do you have a struggling reader at home, or know someone who does? For the first time, BrainPro is offering a scholarship for Fast ForWord. The recipient will be able to work on the Fast ForWord exercises free of charge for 4 months, with support from a trained BrainPro consultant.
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