In recognition of Autism Acceptance Month, we are sharing our belief in the learning potential of all individuals—including people with autism.
Improving Comprehension for Students with Autism
Peer-Reviewed Research
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Cognition, Brain and Autism Center collaborated with Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes to study the comparative effects of Visualizing and Verbalizing (V/V) on the brains of children on the Autism Spectrum. This fMRI study, highlighted in several peer-reviewed papers, examined activity in the language areas of the brain during comprehension tasks.
Dr. Kana, the head of the study, reported that “V/V resulted in changing brain response patterns in children with autism – more focused, specialized brain activity and functional connectivity as a result of intervention.” Associated significant increases in language comprehension were noted against matched controls.
Note. Figure used with author’s permission.
Read about the effect of Lindamood-Bell instruction with students on the autism spectrum. Download summaries and get links to full articles published in scholarly journals on the Research & Development pages of our website.
Video
The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Cognition, Brain and Autism Center studied the effects of Visualizing and Verbalizing® (V/V) on the brains of children on the autism spectrum. Watch a video that features lead researcher, Dr. Rajesh Kana, and participating families.
Podcast
Rajesh Kana, Ph.D., Professor and director of the Cognition, Brain, and Autism Lab at the University of Alabama
In this podcast episode, Dr. Rajesh Kana discusses current initiatives at the Cognition, Brain, and Autism Lab at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He researches individuals with autism and interventions that can affect learning and brain function. A study using the Visualizing and Verbalizing program is now enrolling participants. For more information:
(205) 202-0616
cbralab@ua.edu
Visualizing and Verbalizing Results for Students with Autism
Average Age: 12.0
Number of Students: 938
Average Hours of Instruction: 131.5
Program Implemented: Visualizing and Verbalizing
In the News
Read this article in Exceptional Parent Magazine.
Learning at Lindamood-Bell
Lindamood-Bell instruction is based on the learning needs of each student. We can make a difference for students of all ages and abilities, including students with autism. Many students with an autism diagnosis have received instruction using Visualizing and Verbalizing for Language Comprehension and Thinking (V/V).
Contact us for information about instruction at our Learning Centers, including one-to-one summer instruction and instruction starting now, live-online or in-person.
Families seeking a complete school solution can explore Lindamood-Bell Academy, our K-12 private school, live online or safe, in-person where allowed. Now enrolling for the 2023-24 school year.
Educators can attend teacher workshops to learn the steps of our evidence-based approach. Learn more about our professional development here.
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