Fast ForWord
What is Fast ForWord?
Fast ForWord software works on the root causes of learning delays in students of all ages. ForWord is an online language and reading intervention software that targets learning struggles at their core, providing 1-2 years of gains in 40-60 hours of use. Fast ForWord is a series of computer delivered brain fitness exercises designed to produce dramatic improvement in language, reading, memory, auditory processing, attention, and processing speed (MAPS).
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Reading difficulties
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Auditory processing disorder
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Speech or language impairment
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Mild to moderate autism
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Dyslexia
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ADD/ADHD
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A specific learning disability
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Students struggling with comprehension
How does the program work?
Fast ForWord uses the principles of neuroplasticity, adapts to each learner and enhances cognition, while simultaneously building language and reading skills. The ability to read starts with how the brain perceives and processes sound and progresses through comprehension. The program builds the brain's super-highway for reading and learning.
What kinds of changes might you see after your child starts working on Fast ForWord products?
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Increased self-esteem
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A new excitement towards learning
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Better listening and communication skills
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Improved ability to follow directions
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Improved reading abilities
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Better academic performance
The Science
Reading areas of the brain are being activated after completing Fast ForWord. The evidence overwhelmingly demonstrates student's improvement in all academics, not just reading. Fast ForWord is the most comprehensively researched intervention of its kind in the world. It's pretty hard to argue with the top researchers at Stanford. The uniqueness of Fast ForWord stems from the research and science behind it. Researchers used functional MRI technology to clearly show the reading areas of the brain of dyslexia students.
The efficacy of the program is entirely dependent on the following guidelines:
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Correct implementation and adherence to the research-based protocols; Thirty minutes a day, five days a week.
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Intervention support when red flags occur to ensure success.
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Completion of the program in a timely manner.
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Success with Fast ForWord requires consistent effort.
ClearFluency
Once a student has mastered the foundational skills necessary for independent reading they are ready for ClearFluency. This program is designed to improve vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Oral reading is critical and ClearFluency is an Innovative online guided reading tool that provides intensive reading practices. Learners use this invaluable tool to read independent texts both silently and aloud, therefore, increasing reading proficiency. Oral reading is critical and ClearFluency™️ is an innovative online guided reading tool that provides ins tensive reading practice.
Most children will struggle at some point with the Fast ForWord program, so it is essential to have a reading specialist monitor progress. We will be able to determine appropriate interventions and provide support for overcoming any hurdles. We communicate progress weekly and keep you and your child motivated to get quick, amazing results. We are here to mentor your child and will share in their language and reading struggles and celebrate their successes with you!
