A Book Review: When the Brain Can’t Hear – Unraveling the Mystery of Auditory...
Bellis begins the book by introducing her readers to “The Many Faces of APD” to illustrate that it looks different in people of all different ages. In this first chapter she does an excellent job of...
View ArticleA Product Review: Releasing True Potential Elizabeth Harms B.Th, CND
Elizabeth Harms, a neurodevelopmentalist from Canada, produced a 5 ½ hour neurodevelopmental seminar, Releasing True Potential. Introducing Elizabeth, Sylvia Funk, who has since become a...
View ArticleAchieve 1-2 Academic Years in 8-12 Weeks with Fast ForWord
Academy Northwest and Family Academy Online will be making Fast ForWord available beginning early in 2013. Scientific Learning’s Fast ForWord develops and strengthens memory, attention, processing...
View ArticleThe Brain That Changes Itself Norman Doidge M.D. Chapter 11 –“More Than the...
In Chapter 11, Dr. Doidge introduces us to Michelle Mack, a 29 year old who was born with only the right hemisphere of her brain. At birth, her doctors were not aware of this and now that they do know,...
View ArticleDoes Your Child Struggle with Learning? You Can Homeschool Your Child!
Over the years I have talked with many families who face learning challenges. They frequently have their child in school because they feel they lack the expertise to meet their educational needs. While...
View ArticleThe Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge, M.D. – The Culturally...
Since all kinds of activities change the brain, as seen by brain mapping, cultured activities are no exception. “…the brain and genetics produce culture, but culture also shapes the brain. Sometimes...
View ArticleLearning about the Brain: A Look Backward and A Look Forward
A Look Backward: Recently, we completed our chapter by chapter review of The Brain That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge M.D. Since then I learned of this short video clip inspired by this book. Enjoy:...
View ArticleBrain Rules by John Medina, PhD – Rule #1
Dr. Medina’s Brain Rule # 1: Exercise Boosts Brain Power. Medina tells of the astounding physical and mental strength of 90 year old Jack LaLanne. Also, he talks about the many elderly in nursing homes...
View ArticleBrain Rules # 2 by Dr. John Medina
Dr. Medina’s Rule: The human brain evolved, too. Young Earth Creationist’s Rule: God created the human brain to function in a marvelous way. Psalm 139:14 “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and...
View ArticleBrain Rules Dr. John Medina Brain Rule # 5 –Short-Term Memory – Repeat to...
Medina begins this chapter relating the story of a man named Kim Peek who was born in 1951. They labeled him as mentally disabled and recommended that his parents institutionalize him. Instead his...
View ArticleFast ForWord – A Learning Accelerator
Family Academy launched Fast ForWord in February, 2013. Scientific Learning’s Fast ForWord develops and strengthens memory, attention, processing rate, and sequencing – the cognitive skills essential...
View ArticleReviewing Childhood Lessons – Memory and Rewards
Some Background In third grade, I failed penmanship and arithmetic. Apparently the teacher told my mother that I had passed third grade by the skin of my teeth. Looking over my report cards reveals...
View ArticleBrain Rules by Dr. John Medina Brain Rule # 6 Repeat to Remember –(part 1...
Medina continues his treatise on memory in this new, but identical rule – repeat to remember. Old metaphors do not describe well what we now understand as the process of memory. Short-term memory is...
View ArticleHomeschool Testing Season and Other Happenings at Center for Neuro Development
While I administer tests all year around, most of my families test between April and June. These months are especially busy around our home office and beyond. Some families have been a part of my...
View ArticleBrain Rules by Dr. John Medina – Brain Rule # 9 – Stimulate More of the Senses
When our brains are neurologically organized and sensory input is received accurately, they process an incredible amount of input simultaneously. In this rule, Dr. Medina concentrates primarily on...
View ArticleScientific Learning – Learning Accelerators
Scientific Learning’s Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant Teach students to: Distinguish sounds in words Focus on reading content Follow directions Engage in class Understand what they read Read...
View ArticlePreventing Meltdowns in Children
Many children experience meltdowns in an academic setting and at home. Some of these children are on the autism spectrum, others are not. Finding the underlying cause helps to prevent meltdowns. One...
View ArticlePersonal Reflections 2017 – 7 -How did we adjust as our learning center grew?
After a year of using our remodeled garage as our learning center, Master Enterprises Learning Center moved into the living / dining room area. Ronnie’s office moved into a “bedroom”. Except for two...
View ArticlePersonal Reflections – 2017 – 9 – What happens when Monet, Copernicus,...
Our students learned about different historical figures through reading biographies. Also, they gained public speaking / acting skills. You probably notice that we had a broad range of ages, 7th –...
View ArticlePersonal Reflections -2017 – 10 – What part do field trips and libraries play...
If you ask the students, I would venture to say that field trips played a big part in their learning. Over the years we often visited the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum and then we would go across...
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