Whether you’re a Fast ForWord advocate or sceptic, we recommend you take the time to understand the research for and against the program so you can make an informed decision for yourself.
Research
Brain Myths in Education: Making Sense of Fact vs Fiction
7 ways to improve working memory over the holidays
Put on your socks, wash your hands, get your bag and I’ll meet you outside.” Working memory is so important for a variety of situations that a child faces. Did you know that improving working memory can improve fluid intelligence and the levels of brain chemicals important for learning?
Cognitive training increases dopamine in the brain
Lasting benefits for elderly Fast ForWord participants
Dyslexia and the brain: research shows that reading ability can be improved
Article summary and video: This article published by Cornell University summarises the research of Elise Temple, who showed with FMRI that brain activation patterns in those diagnosed with dyslexia can be ‘normalised’, showing that reading can be improved with the right kind of practice.
Should children with ADHD be medicated?
In this 2 minute video interview Dr Martha Burns, Speech Pathologist and Neuroscientist, discusses: – Why a parent may or may not decide to medicate their child, – How long medication is effective for, and – How attention can be increased with behavioural interventions (without medication).
Brain Awareness Week: How much sleep do kids really need?
Brain Awareness Week: Is multi-tasking bad for your brain?
