Sonic Learning Blog
William used Fast ForWord as preparation for year 1
Prevent learning regression these school holidays
How to Spot Auditory Processing Disorder (APD/CAPD)
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
Fast ForWord review: 9 year old Asha improved her auditory processing, memory, reading and spelling
2016 NAPLAN Results: Why “Not Good Enough”?
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?
How to get the most out of parent-teacher meetings
Even if you don’t have any particular concerns, parent-teacher meetings early in the year give you a great opportunity to get to know your child’s teachers, help them understand more about your child and discuss how you can both support your child.
Fast ForWord wins e-School News Readers’ Choice Award
5 steps to a healthy school holiday routine
School holiday programs and savings
Why do some students find writing and spelling so difficult?
If a student can learn to read well, we expect that they will also be able to spell and write effectively. For many students, this is not the case. Why?
How should I talk to my baby?
Although your baby might not understand you yet, the way you speak to them in their first year can make a difference later on.
New fMRI research using Fast ForWord programs with brain tumour survivors
A diagnosis of cancer in a child is frightening and overwhelming, but fortunately the cure rate of many childhood cancers is now very high, and effects on learning and thinking are being investigated. Very recently, a new study was published indicating that the neuroscience-based intervention, Fast ForWord, provides significant improvements in learning to read after […]
2015 NAPLAN results: how to improve classroom achievement
The 2015 NAPLAN summary results have been released. Around 94% of Australian students are performing above the national minimum standard. If your child performed below the national minimum standard on reading, writing or spelling, it can be difficult to know how to help them improve.
Long term consequences of colds and ear infections in children
During the winter months, it’s common for children to pick up common colds and complain of ear aches. What many people don’t realise is that these colds and ear aches can interfere with our children’s language and speech development, cause behavioural problems, and create learning difficulties at school.
What the experts say: 4 new Autism research findings
Why some students struggle with writing
Why the first two weeks of school are so important
New research on how to become a good reader
Infographic: Inside the Brain of a Struggling Reader
Fast ForWord review: 7 year old Joe improved his reading, spelling, attention and memory
