Recognizing Emotions After Brain Injury: Re-Learning a Critical Social Skill
Oct 4, 2011
For many, re-learning social skills after brain injury may seem like a daunting task. Can the brain recognize emotions after injury? Read to find out.
Neural Prostheses: The Melding of Hardware, Software and Wetware
Sep 20, 2011
Learn how hardware, software, and wetware work together to create truly remarkable devices known as prosthetic systems.
My Son Announced He Was Dropping Out of High School: Mary’s Story
Sep 15, 2011
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 >>
Improving Auditory Processing in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Sep 8, 2011A 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 >
Still the Write Stuff: Why We Must Continue Teaching Handwriting
Aug 23, 2011
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.
Ben’s Story: Intensive Intervention Helps a Young Boy on the Autism Spectrum Succeed
Jul 14, 2011Read the story of Ben, an autistic boy whose life changed after using a computer-based intensive language and reading intervention now available to families as part of Fast ForWord Home.
5 Paths To Brain Health: Tips From Dr. Paul Nussbaum
Jul 5, 2011These brain health tips from clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Paul Nussbaum can help you keep your brain fit and healthy throughout your lifetime.
Fast ForWord Featured on ABC 7 News
Jun 17, 2011
VIDEO: Students at Oakland, CA, Korematsu Discovery Academy who used Fast ForWord products achieved reading test gains of 1.5 years, on average. Now the school is looking to expand the program to all students.
The Essential Nature of Developing Oral Reading Fluency
Jun 7, 2011
Current research shows oral reading fluency is a strong predictor of reading comprehension skills. Learn how to develop and improve oral reading fluency with these fun activities.
Grammar Skill Improvement with Fast ForWord Software
May 19, 2011An experienced educator and doctoral researcher wanted to know if the Fast ForWord products could improve grammar skills for typical middle school students. See what she found out.
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