23 August, 2006
Scientific Learning Co-Founder Discusses Dyslexia and Learning Disability Findings
 
Paula Tallal, Ph.D., a co-founder of Scientific Learning Corp. (NASDAQ: SCIL), presented a plenary address at the International Neurological Society's mid-year meeting in Zurich, Switzerland.

Dr. Tallal's talk, entitled "Rehabilitation of Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities," focused on her research findings in dyslexia and learning disabilities ranging from theory to rehabilitation. She was the first of three plenary speakers at the event. "I was very pleased to be invited as a plenary speaker, as this is an extremely prestigious event that attracts the best and the brightest in the international neuropsychology community," said Dr. Tallal. The conference chair, Dr. Lutz Jaencke, a professor in the Department of Psychology's Division of Neuropsychology at the University of Zurich, considered Dr. Tallal's talk a highlight of the conference. "We are proud that Dr. Tallal has presented her distinguished research and insights to this high-caliber group of scientists," said Robert C. Bowen, Chairman and CEO of Scientific Learning. "As a co-creator of the Fast ForWord® family of products and with her long history of neuroscientific discovery and investigation, she is ideally suited as a feature speaker for this important event." Dr. Tallal's plenary speech was given on July 27th as part of the International Neuropsychological Society's mid-year meeting, held July 26-29 in Zurich, Switzerland. Approximately 1,000 neuroscientists attended the four-day event.