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 | Jul 26, 2017 | Education Trends, Featured, Reading & Learning, Reading Assistant, Research
Reading aloud with expression is a foundational reading skill students should be developing between years 1 – 5. Why is this skill so difficult for some students? Expressive reading Expressive reading requires good timing, emphasis, volume, pitch and intonation... 
by Tina Pickford | Jun 1, 2016 | Fast ForWord, Featured, Research
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. The neuroscientists behind Fast ForWord are leaders in the fields of learning, neuroplasticity and technology. They’ve spent... 
by Tina Pickford | Sep 23, 2015 | Child development, Featured, Language development
Although your baby might not understand you yet, the way you speak to them in their first year can make a difference later on. It’s true that babies’ brains are like sponges. They’re ready to absorb! During their first year of life, a baby’s... 
