Improving Comprehension for Students with Autism | Research & Development
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 two recent peer-reviewed papers, examined activity in the language areas of the brain during comprehension…
Time to Save on Instruction | Celebrate the School Year!
Back-to-school season marks the beginning of School Year Savings at our Learning Centres. That makes it a great time to consider how changing your child’s learning could help them have a great year. While summer is a busy time in our learning centres, year after year, many families wait for fall so they can take…
Join Nanci Bell for a Virtual Open House
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 math. A Free Virtual Open House with Nanci Bell Find your Learning Center
Make the Most of After School
When learning is hard, getting through homework can be tough on the whole family. Teachers often give homework assignments to reinforce what is learned in school. But if a student didn’t “get it” in class, homework can quickly become a battleground between parent and child. Read on for how to prevent battles before they start….
Better Comprehension | Every Day Tips for Parents
When a child has an identified comprehension weakness, it makes sense to pursue extra help for academics. Students can get help from tutors, learning specialists, or may have an IEP (Individualised Education Plan) in place at school. Unfortunately, language comprehension troubles can affect family life, too. This is especially difficult when weak thinking skills…
Make a Difference with Intensive Instruction: Imagine Your Child’s Potential
Those who are new to Lindamood-Bell may be more familiar with traditional tutoring and accommodations which are conducted over the course of semesters or years. Therefore, our daily instruction, that changes reading or comprehension in a short period of time, may be unfamiliar. An “intensive care” learning environment can be ideal for students who…
2018 Kid’s Calendar | Free Downloadable PDF!
We’re proud to feature a collection of drawings and stories from students at Lindamood-Bell® Learning Centers, School Partnerships, and Lindamood-Bell Academy in our 2018 Kid’s Calendar! The PDF version is now available for download and printing. We wish you happy, healthy, and safe 2018!
Change Summer Learning Loss into Learning Gain!
For many students, three months away from academics can lead to measurable learning loss in skills like reading and maths—which, of course, is not what any family wants to be faced with at the start of the upcoming school year. We’ve gathered a few ideas to help your family balance rest and learning all…
Second Semester Success with Lindamood-Bell Academy
While all students look forward to vacations from school, for those that are struggling, Winter Break can’t get here fast enough. Maybe they’ve had difficulty keeping up with curriculum or perhaps they’re having trouble socially — whatever is happening, school has become a breeding ground for frustration, anxiety and low self-esteem. The love…
Experience the Magic of Learning this Summer
The Right Time Many families are new to using summertime for learning—dreaming only of endless summer days with family and friends. We agree that students, especially those who struggle, do need a break from school. But for many students, three months away from academics can lead to measurable learning loss in skills like reading…
