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They land on your doorstep every day: kids with dyslexia, kids with Asperger's Syndrome, kids on the autism spectrum. They can't read, they can't focus, they can't comprehend. Parents are looking to you for answers—in some cases, for miracles. How can you most effectively treat these children?
The Fast ForWord® Family of Products
The proven promise of the Fast ForWord products is to develop the brain’s ability to process efficiently, and in turn, help you inject new optimism and achievement into young lives.
Developed by neuroscientists and based on more than 30 years of research into how the brain learns, Fast ForWord software actually rewires the brain, strengthening language, cognitive, and auditory processing skills.
The software is efficient and effective, and the results are lasting for students with many types of disabilities. After using Fast ForWord products according to a prescribed daily protocol, students often achieve an average one- to two-year gain in cognitive and reading skills in as little as 8 to 12 weeks.
Are you qualified to be a Fast ForWord Provider?
The Fast ForWord products were developed through university-based neuroscience research. Familiarity with neuroscientific theory and research application is required for implementation of these products. Due to their neuroscience basis and the complexity of implementation, only qualified professionals may become Fast ForWord providers. Qualifications include having a Professional or State Board of Education Certification, e.g., Audiologist, Speech-Language Pathologist, Psychologist, Educator, etc. If you are qualified you must be prepared to document your qualifications, successfully complete an online course, Getting Started, and pass a final examination.
Scientific Learning® Reading Assistant™ software
Reading Assistant, the newest addition to the Scientific Learning family of products, can be used to increase oral fluency, articulatory accuracy and reading fluency.
Guided oral reading is a proven method for improving reading fluency. Reading Assistant software was developed using research-validated speech recognition technology to act as a supportive, non-judgmental listener providing one-on-one guided oral reading support. Reading Assistant software “listens” as a child reads out loud. When the child is challenged by a word, the software provides an example of correct pronunciation.
A strong vocabulary is key to achieving reading fluency and comprehension. Reading Assistant software provides pronunciations, definitions, contextual sentences and picture representations to strengthen a child’s vocabulary. Open book, true/false, multiple choice and multiple response questions help children focus their attention on the meaning of the words therefore building comprehension skills.
Children can check on every work to hear it pronounced. Audio files of the child’s reading are available for playback so parents and teachers can monitor a child’s gain in reading fluency over an instructional period, providing both motivation and reward for the child’s hard work.
For information on how to purchase Reading Assistant, contact Customer Support at 888.358.0212 or customerservice@scilearn.com.
Scientific Learning products can be provided in your office or off-site. With the flexibility of off-site use, you can effectively serve more children year round.
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