An alternative to attending an Arrowsmith school in Canada
Neuroplasticity: a life changing discovery
5 steps to a healthy school holiday routine
A healthy school holiday routine is important - but the summer holidays are nearly here! After a long school year,...
Neuroscience-based programs – what are they?
Working through challenges: 7 strategies for building persistence
So much of success in life boils down to persistence. While “natural ability” is often touted as a gift that must be nurtured, students who have learned the art of persistence are able to work through challenges, deal with failure and achieve their goals. But how can you help a child develop persistence?
Online learning during lockdown: The 3 things I’m most worried about
If you’re a parent of a school-age child, you don’t need me to tell you that having your kids home doing online...
Why lockdown is so hard … and how to survive
There's no getting around it ... for most people, a change in routine is hard!Not being sure about when this will end,...
My child is struggling at school – when should I get help?
By Claire Corbitt, Managing Director & Occupational Therapist In my experience both professionally and as a...
What did home learning teach you about the way your child learns?
How to talk to your child about NAPLAN
Will he catch up or fall further and further behind?
Is dyslexia more common in males?
Is Auditory Processing Disorder Genetic?
Jamie’s phenomenal turn-around
5 ways to take control of the new school year
William used Fast ForWord as preparation for year 1
Prevent learning regression these school holidays
How to Spot Auditory Processing Disorder (APD/CAPD)
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD, also known as Central Auditory Processing Disorder or CAPD) is often hard to spot because the symptoms may be similar to other learning difficulties. So how can you tell if your child has this very common learning difficulty?
Writing backwards and reversing letters: does my child have Dyslexia?
3 Step Reading Program Review – Grace, Western Australia
Understanding your child’s NAPLAN report (video)
Reading Aloud: Is It Important?
5 Tips for Dealing With a Poor School Report
Do you feel anxious at school report time? Here are some practical steps to deal with your child’s results and prevent future “report shock”.
Getting ready for your first NDIS planning meeting
Fast ForWord Review: 7 year old Sophia Improved Auditory Processing and Reading
“We’re thrilled with Sophia’s progress! After only 3 months of Fast ForWord training, she has made huge improvements in her learning, memory, concentration and behaviour. She is a lot more confident now and is showing much greater willingness to try at school and not give up.”
Fast ForWord review: 9 year old Asha improved her auditory processing, memory, reading and spelling
Asha’s Mum recently submitted a Fast ForWord program review explaining why she placed her daughter on the program and the results she achieved.
2016 NAPLAN Results: Why “Not Good Enough”?
In a recent media interview, Education Minister Simon Birmingham emphatically stated “Today’s results once again show that, despite significant funding growth, we are not getting sufficient improvements in student outcomes.” Why are Australian students still falling through the cracks?
Fast ForWord review: 6 year old Ethan improved reading, spelling and auditory attention
Gabriel, Ethan’s dad, recently submitted a Fast ForWord program review. He says, “We are really pleased with his progress through Fast ForWord and in fact, we’ve noted some improvement that we’ll like to share with you.”
Meet the Scientists Behind Fast ForWord
These aren’t the sort of superstars you’re likely to hear about that often in the media – but they are changing the world one brain at a time.
4 ways to prepare for NAPLAN testing
For some parents, teachers and students, NAPLAN time is a stressful time. What can you do to minimise stress and prepare effectively?