Yes! The brain can be trained to avoid dyslexia, study suggests
The ability of the brain to synchronize with the tone and intonation of speech influences how language is processed. This concludes a study by the Basque research center BCBL, whose results could help design more effective activities to train the brain in order to avoid…
Free Chapter: The Brain That Changes Itself
This free chapter from the best-selling book, “The Brain That Changes Itself,” is a must-read for any provider or parent who wants to improve a child’s learning. If that’s you, download it here now!
Three Ways to Counter the Effects of Stress on the Brain
World renown brain expert, Dr. Martha Burns, the author of this article, will be in Victoria this April 20th. If you’d like to learn more about her upcoming April visit and attend a workshop with Dr. Burns please click here. Courtesy of ASCD, written by Dr….
Family Literacy Fun!
Decoda Literacy has provided some great resources focused on healthy eating as an accessible way for parents and caregivers to support learning about food, eating habits and food choices from birth – 8yrs. Please feel free to share the following downloadable…
Exciting News with Scientific Learning
I’m so excited by the news that Scientific Learning, a leading speech language service provider, is expanding.
Learning to Write: One More Step From Language to Literacy
Many states have adopted content standards for language arts curricula in the early elementary grades that emphasize the importance of oral language skills in development of reading and writing. A glance at two state standards for Grades 1 and 2 illustrate how schools r…
Maximize Your Extended Health Care Benefits
Did you know you can elevate learning performance through improved auditory processing skills? Meaning your listening, memory, focus and ease of understanding can now be improved conversationally and in reading and writing.Before the year ends, be sure to maximize…
Too Many Kids with Dyslexia Are Left Behind: Here’s Why
October is dyslexia awareness month. Language-based learning disabilities affect age-appropriate reading, spelling, and sometimes writing, too. Effective, research-based practices have been identified and promoted for years. Everything necessary to provide learners with…
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month!
Did you know October is Dyslexia Awareness Month? Learn about the latest research on the processing weaknesses and early indicators in dyslexia and, most importantly, use this information to help people you care about.
Pay Attention! Why It’s Not as Easy as You May Think
by Martha Burns, Ph.D, courtesy of Scientific Learning How often do you say to your child, “Pay attention?” Or, how often does a teacher reprimand a student for “not paying attention?” We tend to think that attention is something simple, either you are paying…
This article was originally written and published on the Scientific Learning Website.
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