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Research Articles

 
 

Numerous peer-reviewed articles based on studies examining the effectiveness of the Lindamood-Bell programs have been published in scholarly journals.

Below, you will find information on these research articles including references, abstracts, links to the articles in their entirety, and more.

Phonological Awareness Intervention: Comparison of Fast ForWord, Earobics, and LiPS

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….

Genes, environment, and dyslexia: the 2005 Norman Geschwind Memorial Lecture.

Olson, R. K. (2006). Genes, environment, and dyslexia: the 2005 Norman Geschwind Memorial Lecture. Annals of Dyslexia, 56(2), 205-238. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11881-006-0010-6 This article presents an overview of some methods and results from our continuing  studies of genetic and environmental influences on dyslexia, and on individual differences across the normal range that have been conducted over the…

Exploring the potential of LiPS instruction for beginning readers

McIntyre, L., Protz, S., & McQuarrie, L. (2008). Exploring the potential of LiPS instruction for beginning readers. Developmental Disabilities Bulletin, 36:1&2, 18-48. https://dascentre.educ.ualberta.ca/ The purpose of this study was to determine if phonemic awareness skills improved for first grade students classified as at‐risk whose teachers used the Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing Program (LiPS; Lindamood & Lindamood,…

Development of Phonological and Orthographic Skill: A 2- Year Longitudinal Study of Dyslexic Children

Manis, F. R., Custodio, R., & Szeszulski, P. A. (1993). Development of phonological and orthographic skill: A 2-year longitudinal study of dyslexic children. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 56(1), 64–86. https://doi.org/10.1006/jecp.1993.1026 Twenty-one dyslexic children, ages 9-15, were administered a battery of tests on two occasions separated by 2 years to assess the development of word recognition and…

Development of an Innovative Dual-Coded Multimedia Application to Improve Reading Comprehension of Students With Imagery Deficit

Wang, L., & Li, J. (2019). Development of an Innovative Dual-Coded Multimedia Application to Improve Reading Comprehension of Students with Imagery Deficit. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 57(1), 170-200. Doi: 10.1177/0735633117746748 This study describes the development of an innovative multimedia application and examines teacher perceptions of its usefulness in assisting students with imagery deficit to…

Current Efficacy Research for the Visualizing and Verbalizing® Program (V/V)

The Visualizing and Verbalizing® (V/V®) program develops concept imagery – the ability to create mental representations from language – as a basis for comprehension and higher order thinking. V/V is based on the tenets of Dual Coding Theory, which states that cognition requires an interplay between two systems—a verbal system specialized for language, and a…

Toward a Unified Theory of Reading

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…

Training Phonological Awareness with and without Explicit Attention to Articulation

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…

Socioeconomic dissociations in the neural and cognitive bases of reading disorders

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…

Reading comprehension improvement in autism

Beckerson M, Paisley C, Murdaugh D, Holm H, Lemelman A, Spencer A, O’Kelley S and Kana R (2024) Reading comprehension improvement in autism. Front. Psychiatry 15:1292018. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1292018  A subset of autistic children excel at word decoding but have difficulty with reading comprehension (i.e., the discrepant poor comprehender reading profile). Prior research suggests the Visualizing and Verbalizing…

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Diagnosed with dyslexia as a child, Carson found his confidence and skills at the Lindamood-Bell. Today, he’s a college grad thriving in financial services, and he credits his journey to evidence-based instruction and dedicated instructors.
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Back-to-School Literacy Workshops for Teachers – Extended Offer! Take advantage of our extended savings to enhance your literacy instruction: 10% off any online workshop with code BACK2SCHOOL10 20% off custom team in-services (minimum 10 participants) Equip yourself and your team with strategies to help struggling readers thrive. 📅 View the full schedule or request a proposal via the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial Hurry, this offer is available through October 31, 2025!

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👂 Think your child isn’t listening? It might be more than that. Language processing disorders affect how the brain understands and uses language, impacting reading, comprehension, and everyday communication. ✨ At Lindamood-Bell, we provide personalized, evidence-based instruction to help each student build the skills they need to succeed. From expressive and receptive language to auditory processing challenges, we meet every child where they are. 💡 Learn the signs and strategies to support language processing disorders. Tap the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

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📢 We’re hiring! Our Lindamood-Bell® Learning Centers in Newton and South Shore, MA, are looking for Educational Clinicians / Tutors ✨ We’re seeking energetic, positive individuals with strong communication skills and a passion for helping students succeed. If you’re enthusiastic, have a growth mindset, and thrive in a supportive, engaging environment, we’d love to hear from you! Help students of all ages reach their full potential in reading and comprehension. 💡 👉Explore these opportunities (and more) at the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

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-Get 10% off any online workshop with code BACK2SCHOOL10
-20% off custom team in-services (min. 10 participants)

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We’re in Shenandoah County, Virginia, this week, training a fantastic group of teachers in the Visualizing and Verbalizing program! 📖✨ We can’t wait to see their students thrive with stronger comprehension and critical thinking skills.
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We’re in Shenandoah County, Virginia, this week, training a fantastic group of teachers in the Visualizing and Verbalizing program! 📖✨ We can’t wait to see their students thrive with stronger comprehension and critical thinking skills. 💡🎓

🎧 New Podcast Episode: Beyond the Diagnosis: Autism, Advocacy, and Learning Success 🌟
Hear how Lindamood-Bell’s Visualizing and Verbalizing® instruction helped a child with autism go from struggling with comprehension to reading at a high school level by age eleven. This inspiring journey shows the power of evidence-based instruction to unlock potential.
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🎧 New Podcast Episode: Beyond the Diagnosis: Autism, Advocacy, and Learning Success 🌟 Hear how Lindamood-Bell’s Visualizing and Verbalizing® instruction helped a child with autism go from struggling with comprehension to reading at a high school level by age eleven. This inspiring journey shows the power of evidence-based instruction to unlock potential. 👉 Listen now at the link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

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Since 1986, Lindamood-Bell has partnered with schools to deliver proven reading interventions and teacher training that build essential skills.

Tap the link in our bio to discover 5 key strategies to improve reading intervention at your school! @lindamoodbellofficial

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Educators: struggling readers need instruction that targets the root causes of their challenges. Since 1986, Lindamood-Bell has partnered with schools to deliver proven reading interventions and teacher training that build essential skills. Tap the link in our bio to discover 5 key strategies to improve reading intervention at your school! @lindamoodbellofficial

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become confident readers. Tap the link in bio to learn more, @lindamoodbellofficial.

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Big news for Educators! Seeing Stars® by Lindamood-Bell co-founder Nanci Bell is officially recognized by the What Works Clearinghouse, a trusted U.S. Department of Education resource. This research-backed program helps students with reading fluency, comprehension, and spelling, including those with dyslexia, become confident readers. Tap the link in bio to learn more, @lindamoodbellofficial.

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🎒 Start the school year strong! New routines mean new opportunities, and a strong start can make all the difference. At Lindamood-Bell, our evidence-based approach has helped thousands of students thrive. Today on our blog we’re sharing a few simple strategies to help your child start the year with focus and confidence. Tap the link in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial. Let’s make this their best year yet.

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Thinking about school options or how to support a struggling learner? Our latest blog posts offer helpful guidance: 🔹 What to Consider in an Online School 🔹 Support for Dyslexia and Other Reading Disorders 🔹 What is ADHD? 🔹 Reading Programs for Struggling Readers Visit our blog for these articles and more! Follow the ink in our bio, @lindamoodbellofficial.

Reading challenges can hold students back in school and in life. At Lindamood-Bell, we provide personalized, one-to-one instruction that addresses the root causes of reading difficulties.
Our new blog explains how our approach builds the skills and confidence students need to succeed.
📖 New on the blog: A Reading Program That Works for Struggling Readers
🔗 Link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial

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Reading challenges can hold students back in school and in life. At Lindamood-Bell, we provide personalized, one-to-one instruction that addresses the root causes of reading difficulties. Our new blog explains how our approach builds the skills and confidence students need to succeed. 📖 New on the blog: A Reading Program That Works for Struggling Readers 🔗 Link in bio, @lindamoodbellofficial
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