The Learning Brain
One of the most significant discoveries made by neuroscientists in recent years is Brain Plasticity. We now know that our brains are “plastic”, which means they can be changed by use. This is in contrast to the prior long held belief that our brains ceased being able to change in late childhood. It was believed there was no prospect of making fundamental changes to the brain after about age 8. We now know that our brains are capable of developing throughout life with appropriate stimulation.
The patented Fast ForWord technology enhances learning capacity by applying the principles of brain plasticity. |
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Here is a quick guide to what you will find in this section:
- Brain Basics – key information about the brain and its structure for language and reading
- Brain Plasticity - about plasticity and what it means for anyone wanting to improve their brain's ability to learn
- Learning Disorders – the most common disorders, their causes and treatments
- Science Fundamentals of Fast ForWord - a selection of publications, white papers and journal articles supporting the foundational research behind the Fast ForWord programs
- Dr Merzenich's Brain Blog - a highly informative blog written by a world renowned neuroscientist
- Blogs, Books & Videos - some great videos & articles about the learning brain, plus recommended reading & sites