by Tina Pickford | Jan 1, 2022 | News, Research
Neuroplasticity – it’s the single most important change in our understanding of the human brain in 400 years. Dr Norman Doidge has garnered rave reviews for making this concept accessible and understandable to people from all walks of life in his... 
by Tina Pickford | Dec 14, 2021 | Cogmed, Education Trends, Fast ForWord, Research, Videos
How can we enhance attention and engagement? How can we develop reading fluency? How can we improve working memory? These questions and more are being answered by neuroscience – the exciting field of science that studies how the brain works to... 
by Tina Pickford | Oct 12, 2021 | Child development, Reading & Learning
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.... 
by Tina Pickford | Sep 27, 2012 | Fast ForWord, News
Paula Tallal, Rutgers Board of Governors Professor of Neuroscience, has been named Inventor of the Year by the NJ Inventors Hall of Fame for her work bringing positive change to over 3 million children and adults with the Fast ForWord program. Dr Tallal is one of just... 
by Tina Pickford | Sep 20, 2012 | Cogmed, Education Trends, Fast ForWord, Research
Dopamine is a major neurotransmitter or “brain chemical” which is an essential part of the brain’s reward system and has a big effect on the way the brain functions. A recent study shows that working memory training increases the brain’s... 