Sarah,


I think the software you are talking about is called Fast Forward.  You
can find additional information about it at:  


Boosting Brain Processing Efficiency For K-12 Reading Success ...
<http://www.scilearn.com/> 

Fast ForWord software from Scientific Learning strengthens brain
processing efficiency for learning and reading success. 

www.scilearn.com/ 

 

Linda Hays

 

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Robin,

Several years ago when Parents As Teachers focused on brain development,
they talked about windows of opportunity for learning.  They stressed
that although the window is closed, it is possible to "shout through the
window".  During the training I received, it was stressed that there is
always a possibility for learning.

Regarding the phonemic awareness issue, I read, but can not cite, an
interesting experiment.  The focus of the experiment was to train
Japanese adults to hear the difference between the r and l sounds.  The
process was to use a speaking computer and have the sounds drawn out
very, very slowly.  The concept was that teachers do not speak slowly
enough or consistently enough to have an impact.  [I have noticed, for
example, that some adults who have been to speech therapy will say
'arah' for r.  We all tend to add a sound to consonants.]  The result of
this experiment was the the subjects were able to hear the difference in
the two sounds and, having heard it, they were able to correct their
pronunciation.


Sarah Beaman-Jones 
Literacy Program Director

LIFT-Missouri
815 Olive Street, Suite 22
St. Louis, Missouri  63101

1-800-729-4443 ext. 206
www.lift-missouri.org



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