Imagine Better Comprehension | Learning Centers
A teen and her mom each talk about her life-long struggles with school. Things started turning around when she got the unique help she needed. She learned how to visualize the language she was reading and hearing. There are individual differences in the ability to visualize language—a key to good comprehension and thinking skills. We…
A school where students can flourish | Lindamood-Bell Academy
Joe and Brian are twins whose health concerns have affected every part of their lives, including learning. It was difficult to find the right learning environment to help them fulfill their potential. Their mom, Barbara, describes how Lindamood-Bell Academy addresses their unique needs with a combination of our research-validated instruction and an accredited curriculum. We…
Helping Sydney See the Stars
Sydney was a bright student who struggled with reading. Even in sixth grade, she sounded out short common words laboriously. After years of making slow progress with Sydney, Special Educator Sonya Bledsoe tried something new … and changed Sydney’s life forever! Sonya tells us their story.
Cooking up success! A teen overcomes a reading difficulty | Learning Centers
Ben went from being the person who “everyone laughs at whenever I had to read aloud” to gaining confidence. Listening to him talk about his school struggles and triumphs, it becomes clear what a motivated student he has always been. Improving his ability to read and comprehend to his potential has cleared the way for…
Giving Students the Confidence to Thrive | Learning Centers (Australia)
A Learning Support teacher in New South Wales describes how Lindamood-Bell instruction not only helps students improve and strengthen their reading skills but also gives them the confidence to thrive.
Growth in Reading Comprehension: “I was blown away!” | Learning Centres (Australia)
“I tell every single person I know, every parent who expresses their concern … Lindamood-Bell is the first solution I give them. And it’s the only solution. I can’t recommend it enough.” Marco was falling behind in school and his difficulty verbalising caused him to be bullied in school; his mother recounts the transformation Lindamood-Bell…
Improving Mathematics through Visualizing | Learning Centers (Australia)
For one 9-year-old, feeling like he was “bad at maths” led his self-esteem to plummet. A learning ability evaluation revealed that an underlying comprehension weakness was causing his trouble with math. After completing instruction, his confidence soared. “The stark contrast between what they’re doing now is that they actually go and they feel really good…
Why we chose intensive reading instruction | Learning Centers
Lee and Michelle knew their kids needed reading help and didn’t want to see “just a little bit of gain.” They explain why they chose daily, intensive intervention and fill us in on the results! Lindamood-Bell Learning Centers offer intensive instruction because of the cognitive benefit. Constant, explicit daily stimulation is important in order to…
A seventh grader is excited about school for the first time
When reading and comprehension are hard, keeping up with school is almost impossible. Lucas, a seventh grader, was over two years behind; and the gap between his academic performance and school expectations was only getting bigger. Listen to what his mom says about finding a school that could address his learning needs while helping him…
An Artist Learns How to Comprehend
A uniquely talented artist, Luke has endured medical challenges that have affected him throughout school and in personal communication. At 25, he learned how to visualize the language he hears and reads. Watch Luke and his family as they tell their story.