New Hope for Individuals with Dyslexia
We believe that all individuals can be taught to read to their potential—including those who have a previous diagnosis of dyslexia. Is Dyslexia Permanent? Exciting new research, titled “Rapid and widespread white matter plasticity during an intensive reading intervention,” was recently published in the journal Nature Communications. The study, from the Institute…
[Podcast Episode] Guinevere Eden, Ph.D. Director of the Center for the Study of Learning at Georgetown University
Dr. Eden discusses her work as a neurologist and a reading researcher. She talks about the dyslexic brain, the evolution of fMRI brain scans, and her current research initiatives.
The Imagery-Language Foundation for Maths
Many students can grasp addition and subtraction problems using maths manipulatives. But take away the concrete objects and their understanding seems to disappear. Manipulatives are a very helpful visual representation, but maths students of all ages need to learn to visualise what numbers mean as well. Mathematics is cognitive processing, or thinking, that…
Enrol Now! Summer Programs for Reading, Comprehension, and Maths
Summer learning at Lindamood-Bell is individualised to meet the learning needs of each student in a short amount of time. Because it’s one-to-one, we’ll only spend time on what your child needs. We’ll start with a learning evaluation to uncover the strengths and weaknesses that affect academic performance. In a results consultation, we will…
Lindamood-Bell Learning Camps
So far, Lindamood-Bell has taught over 40,000 students to read and comprehend to their potential. We are able to reach students, in part, by bringing our Learning Camps to new communities every year. A Learning Camp is an extension of a Learning Centre that is open 4-12 weeks—enough time to change learning for many…
Join Nanci Bell for a Virtual Open Day
DREAM BIG for learning this summer! Meet Nanci Bell and experience her lifelong passion for making a difference. Learn about summer instruction for reading, comprehension, and maths. A Free Virtual Open Day with Nanci Bell Find your Learning Centre
A Learning Ability Evaluation Like No Other | Special Savings
Our success with students starts with our unique Learning Ability Evaluation. We identify strengths and weaknesses that may be affecting performance in reading, comprehension, and maths. Learning Ability Evaluation Evaluation administered in person or online Standardized measures of reading, comprehension, and math Identification of strengths and weaknesses Consultation to explain findings Learning Skills…
Open Day at Your Local Learning Centre
This event has ended. For further information or questions regarding our instruction, please contact your local Learning Center or call us at 800.300.1818. You’re invited to our DREAM BIG for Learning Open Day. Stop by or stay as long as you like. Meet our dedicated staff, peek in on student sessions and get your…
5 Signs of Comprehension Weakness
Students with decoding issues, including dyslexia, can be easy to spot. They often miscall words (e.g. breakfast as “basket”); their oral reading is slow and “choppy;” and spelling is tough to master. It is important to identify these students who struggle, so they can get the help they need. Unfortunately, there are many students…
[Podcast Episode] Patrick Laird, University of California Berkeley Football Player and Literacy Champion
University of California Berkeley’s Patrick Laird is a running back on the Golden Bears football team. He joined us to talk about one of his great passions in life—reading! A scholar and an athlete, Patrick is giving back to the community in an extraordinary way. We discuss how he is using football to get kids…
