Theresa is a self-described "recovering attorney" whose daughter attended a Lindamood-Bell Learning Center. Her bright daughter struggled learning to read, which resulted in a negative attitude toward school. Hear about her struggles and triumphs as she overcame these difficulties.

Paul Worthington talks about current trends in reading instruction and professional development for educators.  He outlines the variables that contribute to the success of school-wide literacy initiatives.

Dr. Pasternack describes how literacy gaps can often be mistaken for learning disabilities and why he "questions how 'special' special education is" for students. View Dr. Pasternack's webinar as a part of Lindamood-Bell's Leaders in Literacy series here.

Ann and Barry's son was a participant in a study at the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Cognition, Brain and Autism Lab. For the study, children with autism underwent fMRI brain scans before and after intervention using the Visualizing and Verbalizing Program.  The parents discuss the challenges and successes that their son faced. Learn more in the short documentary, Improving Comprehension for Students with Autism.  See the video on Lindamood-Bell's YouTube page.

Dr. Kana discusses current initiatives at the lab. His efforts focus on the study of individuals with autism and interventions that can affect learning and brain function.

Barbara’s twin boys have neurological challenges that affect every part of their lives, including learning.  She describes their experience as Lindamood-Bell Academy students.

When Jeff’s daughter started Kindergarten, she struggled learning to read.  She had always attacked challenges with determination, but she was not progressing along with her peers. A Learning Ability Evaluation confirmed what her parents knew. She needed help.

See the video here.

Dr. Yeatman discusses what inspired him to engage in the field of reading research and brain imaging. Current projects at his lab focus on how targeted reading intervention prompts changes in the brains of children with dyslexia.

Dr.Guinevere Eden, Director of the Center for the Study of Learning at Georgetown University Medical Center, discusses her work as a neurologist and a reading researcher. She talks about the dyslexic brain, the evolution of fMRI brain scans, her current research initiatives, and more.

Moe shares about her son’s learning journey. As a young child, his intervention addressed developmental delays. Different challenges would lie ahead when he reached school. Hear how his love of books blossomed after learning to comprehend language.