2019 Education Trends
Jan 24, 20192019 is here already! Let's take a look at what might be in store in education for the year ahead. What are the trends to be watching as we move through 2019?
Building a Foundation for School Readiness for Low-Income Children
Jan 17, 2019School readiness skills begin in early childhood. When parents work extra hours or come home too tired to read or play, children may not receive enough attention to develop the cognitive skills needed for school success.
A College Senior Mailed Us a Letter
Oct 25, 2018Caleb starts out by telling us about the worst semester of his academic career.
Building Listening Skills to Improve Focus and Attention
Aug 30, 2018What is a normal attention span for kids? Learn more about age-appropriate attention spans and how you can help build listening skills and focus in your child!
Top 10 New Fast ForWord Features That Students and Educators Will Love
Aug 16, 2018The new Fast ForWord Foundations I is here! Fast ForWord with SmartLearning Technology is now easier and faster to use with built-in motivations and interventions. Learn more about the latest and greatest improvements with Fast ForWord.
ADHD vs. APD - Understanding & Managing Your Child’s Condition
Aug 2, 2018ADHD and Auditory Processing Disorder can look similar, but it’s important to understand if your child is dealing with attention or auditory processing issues. Learn more!
When Symptoms Overlap - Differentiating Attention Issues
Jul 11, 2018When a child is struggling with forgetfulness, fidgeting, careless mistakes, and sleep problems, ADHD is often the diagnosis, but there are many medical conditions -- including auditory processing disorder and autism -- that also cause these symptoms. Continue reading to learn more about differentiating attention issues.
Our Top Four Webinars: Summer Learning
Jun 28, 2018Interested in summer Professional Development? Take a look at our most popular webinars from the last year. Enjoy listening/watching them from anywhere and learn the latest on how the brain learns, reading, dyslexia, autism, and more!
ADHD Symptoms by Age [Infographic]
Jun 14, 2018Is your child showing signs of ADHD? Auditory processing disorder? Or dealing with another attention issue altogether? Check out our infographic on how ADHD may look through the years for more insight on what might be happening for your child.
8 Issues (Other Than ADHD) That Could Be Causing Attention Problems
May 16, 2018When a child is struggling with attention issues, ADHD is a leading concern. While it is a common cause of focus and attention problems, there are a number of other issues that could be hindering a child's ability to concentrate. Continue reading to learn about 8 often overlooked issues that could be causing attention issues in children.