Our mission is to help all individuals learn to read and comprehend to their potential.
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.
Thank you for your interest. We believe in you and you can believe in us!
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.
Please email support.rd@lindamoodbell.com for assistance accessing any of the research on our website. The R&D Department also welcomes any further questions or comments.
The role of brain activity in characterizing successful reading intervention in children with dyslexia Krafnick, A. J., Napoliello, E. M., Flowers, D. L., & Eden, G. F. (2022) Frontiers in Neuroscience, 16. doi=10.3389/fnins.2022.898661 Studies of reading intervention in dyslexia have shown changes in reading performance and in brain function. However, there is little consistency in…
Torgesen, J. K., Wagner, R. K., Rashotte, C. A., Rose, E., Lindamood, P., Conway, T., Garvan, C. (1999) Journal of Educational Psychology, 91(4), 579-593. doi.org/10.1037/0022-0663.91.4.579 Abstract The relative effectiveness of three instructional approaches for the prevention of reading disabilities in young children with weak phonological skills was examined. Two programs varying in the intensity of instruction…
Joo, S., Donnelly, P. M., & Yeatman, J. D. (2017). The causal relationship between dyslexia and motion perception reconsidered. Scientific Reports, 7, 4185. doi:10.1038/s41598-017-04471-5 Background: As one part of on-going Lindamood-Bell Learning Process (LBLP) intervention studies with dyslexics, the University of Washington’s Institute for Learning and Brain Science (I-LAB) examined anew the causal relationship between…
Donnelly, P. M., Huber, E., & Yeatman, J. D. (2019). Intensive summer intervention drives linear growth of reading skill in struggling readers. Frontiers in Psychology, 10, 1900. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2019.01900 Abstract A major achievement of reading research has been the development of effective intervention programs for struggling readers. Most intervention studies employ a pre-post design, to examine efficacy, but…
Yeatman, J.D. & Huber, E. (2019, January 8). Sensitive periods for white matter plasticity and reading intervention. Preprint doi:10.1101/346759
Maximo, J. O., Murdaugh, D. L., O’Kelley, S., & Kana, R. K. (2017). Changes in intrinsic local connectivity after reading intervention in children with autism. Brain and Language, 175, 11-17. doi:10.1016/j.bandl.2017.08.008
Bednarz, H. M., Maximo, J. O., Murdaugh, D. L., O’Kelley, S., & Kana, R. K. (2017). “Decoding versus comprehension”: Brain responses underlying reading comprehension in children with autism. Brain and Language, 169, 39-47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bandl.2017.01.002
Huber, E., Donnelly, P. M., Rokem, A., & Yeatman, J. D. (2018, February 22). White matter plasticity and reading instruction: Widespread anatomical changes track the learning process. Nature Communications. Preprint doi:10.1101/268979
Olulade, O. A., Napoliello, E. M., & Eden, G. F. (2013). Abnormal visual motion processing is not a cause of dyslexia. Neuron, 79(1), 180-190. doi:10.1016/j.neuron.2013.05.002
Bell, N. (1991). Gestalt imagery: A critical factor in language comprehension. Annals of Dyslexia, 41(1), 246-260. doi:10.1007/BF02648089
At Lindamood-Bell, our support doesn’t end on the last day of instruction.
Families who have previously attended are invited to schedule a School Year Checkup, a dedicated time to reflect on progress and realign as academic demands change.
Each Checkup includes:
• A conversation about school progress
• A complimentary Learning Ability Evaluation
• Clear insights and next steps, if needed
The School Year Checkup is an exclusive benefit for past Learning Center families.
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Looking for a meaningful summer opportunity, or know someone who would be a great fit?
We’re hiring seasonal Educational Clinicians (Tutors) for in-person roles this summer. This is a great opportunity for individuals passionate about education who want to make a real impact, helping students build confidence and strengthen their reading and comprehension skills in a supportive environment.
Paid training is provided.
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Strengthen your instructional practice with:
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Our workshops provide evidence-based programs grounded in the Cognitive Science of Learning, with practical strategies you can apply immediately to support student success.
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We’re hiring seasonal Educational Clinicians (Tutors) for in-person roles this summer.
If you are passionate about education and want to make a real impact, join us to help students build confidence and strengthen their reading and comprehension skills in a supportive environment.
Paid training provided.
To apply, follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
📣 Now Hiring Seasonal Educational Clinicians/Tutors (In-Person)
Our Learning Centers are hiring individuals who are passionate about education and supporting student learning. We`re seeking seasonal Educational Clinicians and Tutors interested in literacy, teaching, child development, tutoring, or academic support.
Be part of a team dedicated to helping students of all ages strengthen their reading and comprehension skills in an engaging and supportive environment.
Paid training provided.
Apply today through our Career Site. Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbell official.
📣 We’re Hiring: Seasonal Educational Clinicians/Tutors (In-Person)
We’re seeking individuals passionate about creating an engaging and supportive learning environment. An interest in education, teaching, literacy, child development, tutoring, or academic support is a plus.
Join us as we help students of all ages read and comprehend to their potential.
✨ Paid training provided!
Apply today. Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
📣 We’re Hiring: Seasonal Educational Clinicians/Tutors (In-Person)
Our Learning Centers are hiring. We’re looking for individuals interested in education, teaching, literacy, child development, tutoring, or academic support who are passionate about creating an engaging and supportive learning environment. Join us as we help students of all ages read and comprehend to their potential.
✨ Paid training provided!
Apply today through our Career Site. Follow the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
🎧 New Podcast Episode: A Mother’s Perspective: Autism, Comprehension, and Real Progress 🌟
Hear April share her son’s journey at Lindamood-Bell. Although he was a strong decoder, reading comprehension remained a challenge. Through Visualizing and Verbalizing® instruction, his comprehension scores soared—and he’s now making substantial progress in math.
Discover how personalized, sensory-cognitive instruction helped him gain the skills and confidence to thrive academically.
👉 Listen now at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
At Lindamood-Bell, our support doesn’t end on the last day of instruction.
Families who have previously attended are invited to schedule a School Year Checkup, a dedicated time to reflect on progress and realign as academic demands change.
Each Checkup includes:
• A conversation about school progress
• A complimentary Learning Ability Evaluation
• Clear insights and next steps, if needed
The School Year Checkup is an exclusive benefit for past Learning Center families.
New to Lindamood-Bell? Explore how our personalized instruction can support your child’s learning.
Follow the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Is your child having a hard time with math?
Math remediation is not about more worksheets or memorizing steps. It is a targeted, structured approach that identifies why a child is struggling and rebuilds the foundational skills needed for lasting understanding.
At Lindamood-Bell, our On Cloud Nine® program integrates imagery with language to help students connect math concepts to verbal reasoning. Students learn to understand the process behind the problem, strengthening both reasoning and computation.
Learn more through the link in bio at @lindamoodbellofficial.
It’s a great time to plan professional development for your school district.
Book a Lindamood-Bell inservice workshop by March 15 and save 20% per attendee (minimum 10 participants). Workshops can be scheduled through December 18, 2026.
Practical, classroom-ready training for:
• Early literacy and math
• Students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities
• Struggling readers
Give your team research-based tools they can use right away.
Learn more at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
What does a reading specialist actually do, and how do you know if your child needs one? 📘
Our latest blog article breaks down the role of a reading specialist, what expert instruction looks like, and how individualized support can make a lasting difference in reading and comprehension.
👉Read more at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
Young students need strong listening comprehension to learn, communicate, and succeed in school, but these skills are often expected to develop on their own instead of being taught intentionally.
Join us at the Head Start California Annual Conference in Ontario, California for Closing the Comprehension Gap: Develop Language Comprehension, Expression, and Critical Thinking for Early Learners, presented by Melissa Garner, Director of Lindamood-Bell For Schools, and Zuzy Chaves, Director of Jardin de la Infancia.
Learn how developing Concept Imagery can strengthen listening comprehension, vocabulary, language expression, and early critical thinking for young learners.
Get session details and conference information at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
As we begin Black History Month, we honor and celebrate the achievements, leadership, creativity, and resilience of African American leaders, educators, scholars, and artists—past and present.
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer.” —Harriet Tubman
Explore resources and learn more with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture. Link in Bio.
