My Son Announced He Was Dropping Out of High School: Mary’s Story

Sep 15, 2011 by Norene Wiesen
A veteran educator was shocked when her son announced he was dropping out of high school.  But after the Fast ForWord program, he tested a year above grade level in reading and was back in school. Watch >> 

The Great Homework Debate: Is Homework Helpful or Harmful to Students?

Sep 13, 2011 by Cory Armes, M.Ed.

Does homework develop study habits and reinforce learning, or does it solidify misunderstandings and detract from other valuable activities, including family time? Gain insight into both sides of the great homework debate.

Improving Auditory Processing in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Sep 8, 2011 by Barbara Calhoun, Ph.D

A recent study by Nicole Russo and her team at Northwestern University demonstrates that directed auditory training using Fast ForWord software shows great promise for improving auditory processing in children with ASD.   Learn more >

My Nephew Was A Struggling Learner (Not Anymore!): Carrie’s Story

Sep 6, 2011 by Norene Wiesen
VIDEO: Carrie describes how her young nephew, a strugging learner, used the Fast ForWord program to improve language skills before repeating kindergarten.  He is now at the top of his class.  Watch>>

Separating Brain Fact from Brain Fiction: Debunking a Few Neuroscience Myths

Sep 1, 2011 by Bill Jenkins, Ph.D.
Is it true that we only use 10% of our brains? Find out here, and read more myths about neuroscience and the brain.

2011 Virtual Circle of Learning Customer Conference

Aug 25, 2011 by Pam Combs
Scientific Learning customers, get ready for the 2011 Virtual Circle of Learning! Learn the latest about education & brain research, get best practices, & network with others users via social media. Join us!

Language Skills Increase 1.8 Years After 30 Days Using Fast ForWord

Aug 25, 2011 by Andrew Ostarello

VIDEO: See how language comprehension improvement can be achieved with Fast ForWord. This study shows an average increase of 1.8 years after 30 school days.

Still the Write Stuff: Why We Must Continue Teaching Handwriting

Aug 23, 2011 by Sherrelle Walker, M.A.
Some argue that teaching handwriting skills is less important than teaching keyboarding skills. However, studies show that learning handwriting skills changes patterns in the brain. Read more.

Connecting the Dots Between Infant Temperament and Future Success

Aug 18, 2011 by Martha Burns, Ph.D

 Infant temperament has long been thought of as innate, but could some aspects be environmental? Read more from Dr. Martha Burns.

Implementation Fidelity: Maximizing Your Fast ForWord® or Reading Assistant™ Investment

Aug 11, 2011 by Andrew Ostarello

What is Implementation Fidelity?  Find out here, and learn how your implementation of Fast ForWord or Reading Assistant can lead to 50% more reading gain per year, on average.

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