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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.
Educational neuroscience was born out of the promise that brain imaging would generate discoveries that change how we educate our children. Many neuro-scientists and educators alike feel that this promise has not been fulfilled and have begun to question the utility of this nascent field that is arising at the intersection of two well-established disciplines….
The cognitive role of individual differences in imagery generation, the ability to visualize, is critical for human cognition, especially in language comprehension. Aphantasia, a recently identified spectrum of difficulties in visualizing mental images, has become increasingly known in research on cognitive processing. In collaboration with researchers from the University of Alabama, Lindamood-Bell has co-authored a…
This collaboration between Stanford University, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Washington continues exploring the dynamic relationship between white matter neuronal development and learning gains through a longitudinal lens. The study followed 101 students from the southern United States from first to fourth grade, tracking their reading and math scores along with brain scans that…
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital implemented a summer reading clinic for children with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) using the Lindamood-Bell intervention. The results showed significant improvements in phonological and symbol imagery skills, suggesting the efficacy of the summer reading intervention for children with SCD. There are implications for extending this intervention to students with other…
A systematic literature review and a meta-analysis examined the effectiveness of Lindamood-Bell intervention in improving the reading skills of elementary school students with diverse learning needs. The literature consistently showed positive effects of the intervention on enhancing reading proficiency, with improvements in accuracy, decoding skills, comprehension, and overall academic performance. The intervention’s multi-cognitive sensory…
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…
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…
Sadoski, M., & Paivio, A. (2007). Toward a unified theory of reading. Scientific Studies of Reading, 11(4), 337-356. doi: 10.1080/10888430701530714 Despite nearly 40 years of scientific theorizing about reading, the field remains fragmented with little progress toward unification. In this article, we (a) emphasize the privileged position of unified theories in all science, (b) compare…
Pokorni, J. L., Worthington, C. K., & Jamison, P. J. (2004). Phonological awareness intervention: comp;arison of Fast ForWord, Earobics, and LiPS. The Journal of Educational Research, 93(3), 147-157. https://doi.org/10.3200/JOER.97.3.147-158 Researchers have found that training in phonemic awareness (PA), a fundamental element for reading acquisition, is effective in varying degrees, depending on characteristics of the audience….
Perdue, M. V., Mahaffy, K., Vlahcevic, K., Wolfman, E., Erbeli, F., Richlan, F., & Landi, N. (2021). Reading intervention and neuroplasticity: A systematic review and meta-analysis of brain changes associated with reading intervention. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, 132 (2022), 465-494. doi: 10.1016/j.neurobiorev.2021.11.011 Behavioral research supports the efficacy of intervention for reading disability, but the brain…
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Dyslexia is complex, but understanding its causes can help parents and educators make informed decisions about support. Our latest article explores what research tells us about dyslexia, common misconceptions, and the evidence behind effective intervention. Read more at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
What is phoneme awareness, and why does it matter for learning to read?
Many people know phoneme awareness is important, but fewer understand how it fits into the bigger picture of reading development. Our latest blog explains what phoneme awareness is, how it differs from phonics, signs a student may need support, and why successful reading depends on more than phoneme awareness alone.
Whether you`re a parent or educator, this guide offers practical insights into the sensory-cognitive functions that support reading.
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As we celebrate 40 years of changing lives through learning, we’re honored to mark another milestone. Thank you, @slochamber, for helping us celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of our San Luis Obispo Learning Center and its designation as our Flagship Learning Center!
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Every family`s learning journey is unique, and we`re honored to be part of Jessica`s. ✨
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📚Educators: Strengthen your literacy instruction with Lindamood-Bell.
Every student deserves instruction that helps them succeed. Lindamood-Bell® professional development workshops equip educators with evidence-based tools to strengthen literacy instruction and better support students, especially those who need it most.
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Join us as we celebrate the designation of our San Luis Obispo location as Lindamood-Bell`s Flagship Learning Center, a hub for innovation, training, and demonstration that will help advance best practices across our more than 46 learning centers worldwide.
Grand Reopening & Ribbon Cutting
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Families, educators, and community members are invited to tour the learning center, meet Flagship Learning Center Director Emily Hoffman and our instructional team, and learn more about our evidence-based instruction for reading, comprehension, and math.
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You`re invited to celebrate with us!
Lindamood-Bell is proud to celebrate the designation of our San Luis Obispo location as our Flagship Learning Center with a special Open House & Ribbon Cutting. The center will serve as a hub for innovation, training, and demonstration, helping advance best practices across our more than 46 learning centers worldwide.
📅 Wednesday, July 22, 4:00 p.m.
📍 412 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA
Families, educators, and community members are invited to tour the learning center, meet Flagship Learning Center Director Emily Hoffman and our team, and learn more about Lindamood-Bell`s evidence-based instruction for reading, comprehension, and math.
We look forward to welcoming the San Luis Obispo community as we celebrate this exciting new chapter. Learn more at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
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Lindamood-Bell summer instruction boosts reading, comprehension, and math—in just a few weeks!
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Lindamood-Bell summer instruction boosts reading, comprehension, and math—in just a few weeks!
✅ One-to-one support
✅ In person or live online
✅ Evidence-based approach
Act now to save 10% on your first week of summer instruction!
Reserve your spot today. Follow the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.
