Improving Reading Comprehension in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Feb 17, 2011 by Ann Osterling

Learn why reading comprehension problems are often overlooked in children with Asperger’s Syndrome, an Autism Spectrum Disorder and what can be done to improve reading comprehension skills for these learners.

Private Providers: Register Today for Scientific Learning’s 2011 Visionary Conference!

Feb 16, 2011 by Valerie Lukecart
Join us for our 2011 Visionary Conference and learn to excel in your clinical implementations of the neuroscience-based Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant products.

Test Scores Exceed State Average in 4 Subject Areas After Fast ForWord

Feb 15, 2011 by Andrew Ostarello

Student test scores from St. Mary Parish School District have steadily increased after Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant implementation, surpassing the state average score on the LEAP.

Why Your Brain Loves Chocolate

Feb 10, 2011 by Bill Jenkins, Ph.D.
Studies have shown that chocolate and love have similar effects on the brain, but what compounds in chocolate cause us to experience similar emotions?

6 Ways to Empower Your Students as Contributors in the Classroom

Feb 8, 2011 by Norene Wiesen
Find out how students help students in the classroom using online collaboration tools.  Get actionable ideas for engaging your students as contributors and digital learners.

Adult and Family literacy in the US; limitations to our Nation’s success

Feb 3, 2011 by Corey Fitzgerald
Low literacy rates are a growing issue in the United States today.  What are the benefits to improving literacy for adults and families?

How Much Sleep Do Children Need?

Feb 1, 2011 by Martha Burns, Ph.D
Sleep is a critical component of healthy childhood development and is essential health and well-being.  Is your child getting enough?

Considering the Consequences: The Development of Childhood Decision-Making

Jan 27, 2011 by Bill Jenkins, Ph.D.
How do children approach the sometimes daunting task of making good decisions in school and in life?  How can we as educators help?

Ok, so you made a mistake. But look what you learned!

Jan 26, 2011 by Sherrelle Walker, M.A.
Making mistakes is an important part of learning.  How can we create a classroom culture that encourages students to view mistakes as learning opportunities?

Intensive Intervention Tier 3: What leads to the need?

Jan 20, 2011 by Terri Zezula
Is it really a learning disability or just trouble reading?  Bring struggling readers back into the mainstream and free up tier 3 interventions for students who truly need them.

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