How to Tell When Neuroscience-Based Programs are Well-Developed
Mar 25, 2014Many technology programs claim to improve brain function, including memory and attention skills. How can you get through all the hype and determine which brain exercises incorporate the important design features that have been shown to be effective?
Self-Regulation Strategies for Students With Learning Disabilities
Mar 18, 2014When a student with a learning disability struggles academically, it’s logical to think that the issue is related to the student’s deficit in a specific ability. And while that may be true, there might be more to it. Students with learning disabilities may not know how to effectively work through challenges. Here are 4 self-regulation strategies that can benefit your whole class.
Building Better Writers (Without Picking Up a Pen)
Oct 15, 2013All too often, teachers give little attention to the cognitive skills of writing. That’s a shame, because cognitive skills are the building blocks upon which writing depends.
Overcoming Language and Reading Problems: The Promise of Brain Plasticity
Sep 11, 2013Find out how children around the world are rewiring their brains to overcome 'insurmountable' language and reading problems.
Exclusive Webinars with Experts on the Brain and Reading
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Jun 25, 2013Growing Together: Connectomes, College Students, and Practical Tips for Providers
Jun 4, 2013Find out how Fast ForWord helped college students become better writers, and learn about connectomes—comprehensive maps of the brain’s neural connections. Click here to view presentations by Dr. Paula Tallal & Dr. Martha S. Burns.
Student Engagement Strategies That Can Help Your Learners Read Better
May 28, 2013"What’s in the Common Core, but Missing in Your Curriculum” webinar by Dr. Martha Burns
Jan 29, 2013Selective Hearing: How Your Brain Extracts Meaning from the Noise
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