Welcome to The Reading Times
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by John Kerins
Our goal is to provide you with informative articles on reading and learning by world recognised experts.
We hope that you enjoy the articles and find them practical and useful. We welcome your feedback. Please send us your suggestions and any requests that you may have for further information.
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Brain Plasticity and Learning
Mike Merzenich on Brain Plasticity, Bases of Human Ability, Disability, and Recovery
http://www.parc.com/cms/get_article.php?...
by Mike Merzenich
Here is a great talk on video by Mike Merzenich given at the Palo Alto Research Centre on brain plasticity, child development, language and reading skills, training and adult plasticity and the processes of how the brain controls its functionality.
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Ten Ways to Help School-Age Children Develop a “Reading Brain”
by Dr.Paula Tallal
We take reading for granted, and yet numerous statistics find that too many of our children struggle with reading. Scientific research tells us that the ability to read is one of the most complex skills we can learn in our lifetime. It also shows us that the brain can change and learn at any age and, in effect, be rewired for reading.
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The Biology of Dyslexia
www.brainconnection.com
by Martha S. Burns Phd
Why is it that one child within a family of normal readers has so much trouble with what comes easily to other children? Find out about brain studies which point to biological explanations for dyslexia.
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Neuron Course on Dyslexia
Suitable for Teachers and Parents
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Our course will inform you about the latest research and innovations about dyslexia. You will be able to use this information to take an informed decision about chosing the best course for child.
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Fast ForWord Interactive Tour
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Fast ForWord uses intensive, adaptive schedules that develop a wide range of critical reading skills, including:
Phonemic awareness / Fluency / Vocabulary / Comprehension / Decoding / Syntax
The dramatic changes in brain function required to achieve effective and enduring results are accomplished through intense, frequent, and consistent technology-based intervention.
See our on-line Flash demonstration to get a better idea of how you can work with the products
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(requires Flash 7.0 or higher)
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Start-Up Courses
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The next training course are in London on the 27th January and Cork on January 4th.
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