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We have changed the lives of thousands of children and adults all over the world and I hope we can do the same for you or your loved ones.
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Nanci Bell Co-founder & Author
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Below, you will find information on these research articles including references, abstracts, links to the articles in their entirety, and more.
Patel, P., & Laud, L. (2009). Helping students to add detail and flair to their stories. Preventing School Failure, 54: 1, 2-11. doi.org/10.3200/PSFL.54.1.2-11 This action research case study measured the effectiveness of a writing strategy designed to enhance imagery in stories that 3 students with severe writing difficulties (2 were identified as learning disabled, 1…
Olson, R. K., Wise, B., Ring, J., & Johnson, M. (1997). Computer-based remedial training in phoneme awareness and phonological decoding: effects on the posttraining development of word recognition. Scientific Studies of Reading, 1(3), 235-253. This article reports results from 1- and 2-year follow-up tests for children with reading problems who had previously received 25 hr…
Olson, R. K. (2006). Genes, environment, and dyslexia: the 2005 Norman Geschwind Memorial Lecture. Annals of Dyslexia, 56(2), 205-238. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11881-006-0010-6 This article presents an overview of some methods and results from our continuing studies of genetic and environmental influences on dyslexia, and on individual differences across the normal range that have been conducted over the…
McIntyre, L., Protz, S., & McQuarrie, L. (2008). Exploring the potential of LiPS instruction for beginning readers. Developmental Disabilities Bulletin, 36:1&2, 18-48. https://dascentre.educ.ualberta.ca/ The purpose of this study was to determine if phonemic awareness skills improved for first grade students classified as at‐risk whose teachers used the Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing Program (LiPS; Lindamood & Lindamood,…
Manis, F. R., Custodio, R., & Szeszulski, P. A. (1993). Development of phonological and orthographic skill: A 2-year longitudinal study of dyslexic children. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 56(1), 64–86. https://doi.org/10.1006/jecp.1993.1026 Twenty-one dyslexic children, ages 9-15, were administered a battery of tests on two occasions separated by 2 years to assess the development of word recognition and…
Mitchell, J.L., Yablonski, M., Stone, H.L. et al. The balance between stability and plasticity of the visual word form area in dyslexia. Nat Commun 17, 368 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-67054-3 Abstract: Understanding the balance between plastic and persistent traits in the dyslexic brain is critical for developing effective interventions. This longitudinal intervention study examines the Visual Word Form Area in dyslexic…
Wise, B. W., Ring, J., & Olson, R. K. (1999). Training phonological awareness with and without explicit attention to articulation. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 72, 271-304. https://doi.org/10.1006/jecp.1999.2490 One hundred twenty-two second- to fifth-grade (7- to 11-year-old) children with reading difficulties studied phonological awareness with or without explicit attention to articulation and with or without…
Childhood socioeconomic status (SES) strongly predicts disparities in reading development, yet it is unknown whether early environments also moderate the cognitive and neurobiological bases of reading disorders (RD) such as dyslexia, the most prevalent learning disability. SES-diverse 6–9-year-old children (n = 155, half with RD) completed behavioral and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) tasks engaging…
Beckerson M, Paisley C, Murdaugh D, Holm H, Lemelman A, Spencer A, O’Kelley S and Kana R (2024) Reading comprehension improvement in autism. Front. Psychiatry 15:1292018. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1292018 A subset of autistic children excel at word decoding but have difficulty with reading comprehension (i.e., the discrepant poor comprehender reading profile). Prior research suggests the Visualizing and Verbalizing…
Steven L. Meisler, John D. E. Gabrieli, Joanna A. Christodoulou; White matter microstructural plasticity associated with educational intervention in reading disability. Imaging Neuroscience 2024; 2 1–18. doi: https://doi.org/10.1162/imag_a_00108 This study investigates the relationship between reading outcomes and white matter connections that facilitate communication between brain regions critical for proficient reading. Researchers collected reading scores…
🌟 Be a part of something amazing this summer!
Our Learning Centers are hiring Seasonal Educational Clinicians/Tutors (In-Person). We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about education and helping students succeed. Join us as we help students of all ages read and comprehend to their potential.
✨ Paid training provided! Apply today through our Career Site or share this role with someone who would be a great fit. Link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Our latest blog explores the growing conversation around screen time, technology, and cognitive development in children, and why human interaction remains essential for learning success. Drawing on research in literacy and brain development, as well as our experience working with students experiencing learning difficulties, we share our perspective on how one-to-one sensory-cognitive instruction helps students build confidence, re-engage in learning, and make academic progress. Read more at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Such a fun evening at the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce ⭐ Expo at the Expo ⭐
Emily Hoffman, Director of our flagship San Luis Obispo Learning Center, loved representing Lindamood-Bell and celebrating 40 years of the Magic of Learning with our Central Coast community.
From longtime supporters to people learning about our instruction for the first time, we had so many meaningful conversations about our mission to help all students learn to their potential.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to say hello! 💙Connect with our SLO Learning Center at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
🌟 Teacher Appreciation Month! 🌟
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We’re thrilled to share that our Bellevue Learning Center has been named a Seattle’s Child Readers’ Choice winner for Favorite Local Day Camp/Class: Tutoring & Academic! 🎉
The Family Favorites Awards celebrate the local organizations families know, trust, and love most throughout the region, making this recognition especially meaningful because it comes directly from the families we serve.
Thank you for trusting us to support students of all ages and abilities as they grow in reading, comprehension, and math and reach their full learning potential every day. 💛
Interested in learning more about our Bellevue Learning Center and how we help students thrive? Connect with our team at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Want to help your child become a confident, independent reader? 📚
Our latest blog shares practical tips families can use at home to support reading development, including daily reading routines, engaging book choices, and imagery-language strategies that help children grow into strong readers.
You’ll also learn signs of reading difficulties to watch for and when to seek expert support.
Read the blog at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
📣 We`re hiring Seasonal Educational Clinicians/Tutors (In-Person).
Our Learning Centers are currently hiring. We are seeking individuals passionate about creating an engaging and supportive learning environment who are interested in education, teaching, literacy, child development, tutoring, or academic support. Join us in helping students of all ages strengthen reading and comprehension skills and reach their potential.
Paid training is provided.
Apply today through our Career Site or follow the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Meanwhile us in the ‘90s: helping students unlock reading and comprehension skills before it was trending✨📼📚
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Our free math webinar is now available on demand.
Discover what’s at the root of many students’ math struggles and how On Cloud Nine® Math instruction helps students visualize and verbalize math concepts and numbers, building the ability to reason through problems and apply what they`ve learned in meaningful ways.
▶️ Watch now. Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
New for educators: Guide to Dyslexia Screening and Intervention Strategies
Our latest blog post breaks down what dyslexia screeners measure and shares research-based intervention strategies that support reading growth for students at risk for dyslexia.
Read the full article at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Swipe for a blast from the past ➡️
Forty years ago, we set out with a belief that every child can learn to read when given the right tools.
Since then, we`ve witnessed the impossible become possible. Children once told they would “never be good readers” becoming fluent. Students finding confidence as they decode, comprehend, and even fall in love with books. Families moving from fear to relief to joy, sometimes in just weeks.
When Lindamood-Bell was founded in 1986, the science was still emerging. We built our work on the idea that reading is sensory-cognitive, that the brain must see and feel language to truly understand it.
Forty years later, the science is catching up.
And we are still here, watching minds change one learner at a time. Read more about the journey at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Educators: struggling to close math achievement gaps?
Many students cannot form mental images of math concepts, leading to memorization instead of real understanding.
Join our May 13 webinar to see how imagery and language can strengthen math skills across grade levels.
Featuring the On Cloud Nine® Math Program
Presenter: Deci Douroux
Register to learn how imagery and language support stronger math outcomes. Link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Celebrating 40 years of transforming lives through learning ✨
Our latest blog highlights groundbreaking research, real student impact, and what we have believed from the start: with the right instruction, every learner can reach their potential.
“Forty Years In, Science Is Catching Up to What We’ve Always Known.” — Nanci Bell
Read more at the link in our bio @lindamoodbellofficial
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