--- title: The Learning Success Blog | Fast ForWord description: Fast ForWord | The Learning Success Blog --- - [Blog](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog) - [Newsletter](https://www.learningbrainnews.com) - [Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/6bLMNOdd8r3x9Onx9gSubb) - [Free Resources](https://www.learnfasthq.com/free-learning-resources) - [Shop](https://learnfast-products.myshopify.com/) [![LearnFast](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/LearnFast_logo.png?width=150&height=77&name=LearnFast_logo.png "LearnFast")](https://www.learnfasthq.com) - [Programs](https://www.learnfasthq.com/programs) - Results - [The Science](https://www.learnfasthq.com/science) - [The Research](https://www.learnfasthq.com/research) - [Success Stories](https://www.learnfasthq.com/success-stories) - Who we help - [Teacher](https://www.learnfasthq.com/teacher) - [Parent](https://www.learnfasthq.com/parent) - [Business](https://www.learnfasthq.com/business) - [How we help](https://www.learnfasthq.com/how-we-help) - [Connect](https://www.learnfasthq.com/connect) - [Blog](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog) - [Newsletter](https://www.learningbrainnews.com) - [Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/6bLMNOdd8r3x9Onx9gSubb) - [Free Resources](https://www.learnfasthq.com/free-learning-resources) - [Shop](https://learnfast-products.myshopify.com/) # The learning success blog Filter by tag All Fast ForWord Learning Capacity Podcasts Brain Science Learning Capacity Success Stories Auditory Processing Disorder Learning Difficulties Reading Dyslexia For Principals Educational Neuroscience Attention Maths School Autism Spelling Memory Confidence & Resilience English Language Learners Literacy Writing Artificial Intelligence Behaviour Comprehension Adult Brain Fitness Social & Emotional Learning Teaching Posts about # Fast ForWord [![](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Big%20idea-%20Smart%20boy%20with%20solution%20lightbulb%20above%20head.jpeg?height=200&name=Big%20idea-%20Smart%20boy%20with%20solution%20lightbulb%20above%20head.jpeg)](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/ruben-struggled-to-read-pay-attention-how-did-fast-forword-help) [Auditory Processing Disorder](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/auditory-processing-disorder), [Attention](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/attention), [Fast ForWord](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/fast-forword) ### [Ruben Struggled to Read & Pay Attention – How Did Fast ForWord Help?](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/ruben-struggled-to-read-pay-attention-how-did-fast-forword-help) ![Picture of http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/363641/file-691639901-jpg/Peter\_Barnes.106.101.jpg](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hub/363641/file-691639901.jpg?width=30&name=file-691639901.jpg) [Peter Barnes](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/author/peter-barnes) Rubin was in his first year at school (kindergarten in NSW). His teachers told his mum, Lani, that he was not concentrating, he fidgeted a lot, and he could not complete his work. He was also having great difficulty with his early reading, struggling to sound out simple sentences like "I am Tim. Tim sits." Because his older brother Kito\* had benefited from the [Fast ForWord brain training](https://www.learnfasthq.com/programs) exercises a few years ago following an audiologist's recommendation for his auditory processing disorder, Lani decided to have Ruben do the exercises as well. [Read More](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/ruben-struggled-to-read-pay-attention-how-did-fast-forword-help) [![](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/APD%20helpful%20strategies-1.png?height=200&name=APD%20helpful%20strategies-1.png)](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/poor-listening-skills-could-it-be-auditory-processing-disorder) [Auditory Processing Disorder](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/auditory-processing-disorder), [Dyslexia](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/dyslexia), [Fast ForWord](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/fast-forword) ### [Poor Listening Skills - Could it be Auditory Processing Disorder?](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/poor-listening-skills-could-it-be-auditory-processing-disorder) ![Picture of http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/363641/file-691639901-jpg/Peter\_Barnes.106.101.jpg](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hub/363641/file-691639901.jpg?width=30&name=file-691639901.jpg) [Peter Barnes](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/author/peter-barnes) Do you have a child or student with poor listening skills? At home you might ask your child to do something like, "go and put on your school clothes, get your jacket and put your library book in your school bag". He or she may look confused or just say "huh", or actually go and just get one or two of the three things done. In the classroom, the student with poor listening skills will have trouble keeping up with classroom discussions, following instructions and learning information when it is presented to them by the teacher's voice. [Read More](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/poor-listening-skills-could-it-be-auditory-processing-disorder) [![](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stock%20images/English%20-%20Red%20Inscription%20on%20the%20Books%20on%20Shelf%20on%20the%20White%20Brick%20Wall%20Background.%20Education%20Concept..jpeg?height=200&name=English%20-%20Red%20Inscription%20on%20the%20Books%20on%20Shelf%20on%20the%20White%20Brick%20Wall%20Background.%20Education%20Concept..jpeg)](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/build-english-fast-for-students-learning-english-as-a-second-language) [English Language Learners](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/english-language-learners), [Fast ForWord](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/fast-forword) ### [Build English Fast for Students Learning English as a Second Language](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/build-english-fast-for-students-learning-english-as-a-second-language) ![Picture of http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/363641/file-691639901-jpg/Peter\_Barnes.106.101.jpg](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hub/363641/file-691639901.jpg?width=30&name=file-691639901.jpg) [Peter Barnes](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/author/peter-barnes) Students with limited or no English speaker proficiency need instruction in recognising and distinguishing the sounds of English as compared or contrasted with sounds in their native language. To be most effective, instruction for ESLs in oral language knowledge, skills, and abilities must be explicit, intensive, and extensive. [Read More](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/build-english-fast-for-students-learning-english-as-a-second-language) [![](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/3D%20person%20winning%20a%20trophy%20isolated%20over%20a%20white%20background-1-1.jpeg?height=200&name=3D%20person%20winning%20a%20trophy%20isolated%20over%20a%20white%20background-1-1.jpeg)](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/fast-forword-endorsed-as-one-of-the-most-powerful-reading-tools-on-the-market) [Fast ForWord](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/fast-forword), [Learning Capacity](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/learning-capacity) ### [Fast ForWord Endorsed As One Of The Most Powerful Reading Tools](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/fast-forword-endorsed-as-one-of-the-most-powerful-reading-tools-on-the-market) ![Picture of http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/363641/file-691639901-jpg/Peter\_Barnes.106.101.jpg](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hub/363641/file-691639901.jpg?width=30&name=file-691639901.jpg) [Peter Barnes](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/author/peter-barnes) The [Fast ForWord](https://www.learnfasthq.com/programs)reading and language program has received an official re-endorsement from the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE). Fast ForWord’s CASE endorsement now enters its 7th year and will extend through December 2024. Read the [Businesswire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220112005833/en/Fast-ForWord-Endorsed-by-Council-of-Administrators-of-Special-Education) announcement here Developed for struggling readers, Fast ForWord is a unique 3-in-1 program that simultaneously develops reading, cognitive, and social-emotional learning skills to efficiently build reading and learning skills. Included in the Fast ForWord suite of exercises is [Reading Fluency](https://www.learnfasthq.com/programs), an innovative guided reading tool that uses speech verification technology to support and listen to students as they read aloud, acting as a guided reading coach. [Read More](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/fast-forword-endorsed-as-one-of-the-most-powerful-reading-tools-on-the-market) [![](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/elements-II-assignment-300a-1.png?height=200&name=elements-II-assignment-300a-1.png)](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/elements-newest-addition-to-the-fast-forword-literacy-program-for-secondary-readers) [Reading](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/reading), [Fast ForWord](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/fast-forword), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/artificial-intelligence) ### [Elements - Newest Addition to the Fast ForWord Literacy Program for Secondary Readers](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/elements-newest-addition-to-the-fast-forword-literacy-program-for-secondary-readers) ![Picture of http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/363641/file-691639901-jpg/Peter\_Barnes.106.101.jpg](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hub/363641/file-691639901.jpg?width=30&name=file-691639901.jpg) [Peter Barnes](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/author/peter-barnes) Elements is a new addition to the   [Fast ForWord Literacy program](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hubfs/FFW-Secondary-School-Brochure.pdf)  for secondary readers. The four exercises in Elements I and the five exercises in Elements II are designed to deliver the rewards, instant feedback, and socially safe learning environment that adolescent learners need to stay motivated and become college and career ready learners and readers. [Read More](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/elements-newest-addition-to-the-fast-forword-literacy-program-for-secondary-readers) [![](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/brain-g89d5d3eb3_1920.jpeg?height=200&name=brain-g89d5d3eb3_1920.jpeg)](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/brain-wave-research-fast-forword-aids-language-based-learning-problems) [Auditory Processing Disorder](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/auditory-processing-disorder), [Brain Science](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/brain-science), [Dyslexia](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/dyslexia), [Fast ForWord](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/fast-forword) ### [Brain Wave Research: Fast ForWord Aids Language-Based Learning Problems](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/brain-wave-research-fast-forword-aids-language-based-learning-problems) ![Picture of http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/363641/file-691639901-jpg/Peter\_Barnes.106.101.jpg](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hub/363641/file-691639901.jpg?width=30&name=file-691639901.jpg) [Peter Barnes](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/author/peter-barnes) Do you know what this means?: "*Brain wave oscillation bands appear to be a major mechanism co-ordinating billions of nerves across different brain regions to perform even basic cognitive tasks such as paying attention to someone who is talking and understanding what they are saying."* It's about brain science, language learning and reading, and it may help your children or students. [Read More](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/brain-wave-research-fast-forword-aids-language-based-learning-problems) [![](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Tech%20%26%20Learning%20Award%202021.png?height=200&name=Tech%20%26%20Learning%20Award%202021.png)](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/fast-forword-receives-another-gong) [Fast ForWord](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/fast-forword) ### [Fast ForWord Receives Another Gong](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/fast-forword-receives-another-gong) [Moya Gibb-Smith](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/author/moya-gibb-smith) Fast ForWord and MATHia have been named as Award (Gong) winners in the 2021 Best Tools for Back to School (USA). They were awarded for helping students, parents, and teachers succeed as they head back to school. The new Awards of Excellence program is published by: Tech&Learning (techlearning.com) [TOOLS & IDEAS TO TRANSFORM EDUCATION](https://www.techlearning.com/news/tech-and-learning-names-the-winners-of-the-2021-best-tools-for-back-to-school) And is designed to help their readers find the most impressive products and solutions for their work in any learning environment. [Read More](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/fast-forword-receives-another-gong) [![](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Reading%20Comprehension%20Screen%20Shot%202023-03-03%20at%2012.34.44%20pm.png?height=200&name=Reading%20Comprehension%20Screen%20Shot%202023-03-03%20at%2012.34.44%20pm.png)](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/accelerate-learning-with-the-new-fast-forword-component-reading-comprehension) [Fast ForWord](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/fast-forword) ### [Accelerate Learning: Fast ForWord's New Reading Comprehension Program](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/accelerate-learning-with-the-new-fast-forword-component-reading-comprehension) ![Picture of http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/363641/file-691639901-jpg/Peter\_Barnes.106.101.jpg](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hub/363641/file-691639901.jpg?width=30&name=file-691639901.jpg) [Peter Barnes](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/author/peter-barnes) If you’d like your child or students to be a better reader then Fast ForWord Reading Comprehension program could help. The exercises work on the underlying skills of Working Memory, Attention,Processing and Sequencing this helps all learning becomes easier. What to expect from Reading Comprehension [Read More](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/accelerate-learning-with-the-new-fast-forword-component-reading-comprehension) [![](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/banner%20transformation-g4566a93bd_1920.jpeg?height=200&name=banner%20transformation-g4566a93bd_1920.jpeg)](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-conflicting-research-about-educational-programs) [Fast ForWord](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/fast-forword), [Educational Neuroscience](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/educational-neuroscience) ### [How to Evaluate Conflicting Research About Educational Programs](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-conflicting-research-about-educational-programs) ![Picture of http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/363641/David\_Stanley.jpg](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/David_Stanley.jpg?width=30&name=David_Stanley.jpg) [David Stanley](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/author/david-stanley) “*I heard from a school about the great results they are getting from a neuroscience program.  Then one of my staff pointed out a meta analysis that is critical of the program. I can’t understand why supposedly gold standard research - a meta analysis - is saying something totally different from what I hear is happening in other schools.*”  That’s what a school principal said to us. [Read More](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-conflicting-research-about-educational-programs) [![](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/question-mark-g64671b3ea_1920.jpeg?height=200&name=question-mark-g64671b3ea_1920.jpeg)](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/macquarie-unis-musec-briefing-28-academic-vs-real-world-evidence) [Fast ForWord](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/fast-forword), [For Principals](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/topic/for-principals) ### [Macquarie Uni’s MUSEC Briefing # 28: Academic vs Real World Evidence](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/macquarie-unis-musec-briefing-28-academic-vs-real-world-evidence) ![Picture of http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/363641/David\_Stanley.jpg](https://www.learnfasthq.com/hs-fs/hubfs/David_Stanley.jpg?width=30&name=David_Stanley.jpg) [David Stanley](https://www.learnfasthq.com/blog/author/david-stanley) **If you are considering a product to help your brain or improve academic performance, what evidence would you rely on?** Many people don't want to read research and thus seek a trusted advisor. Sadly, they are often unaware of potential conflicts of interest. A case in point is the Macquarie University's Special Education Centre (MUSEC) brief discussed herein, where Macquarie University crudely used one meta-analysis to support their commercial initiative. Can you rely on MUSEC for an independent, impartial and unbiased opinion? 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