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Neurofeedback treatment increases the development of auditory and receptive/expressive language processing.

The Fast ForWord computerized program increases the speed of auditory processing and receptive language. As with neurofeedback, it takes advantage of the brains’ ability to rewire itself. The program saturates the patient with exercises stimulating the left area of the brain involved in auditory / language processing. Because the brain has enormous plasticity, it can rewire itself to a stronger system that can actually strengthen weak connections in the brain that support language skills. The brain becomes much more capable of connecting oral language with the written word, which is fundamental for reading. Phoological (sound) awareness and language comprehension skills improve. Language abilities are improved which are not only necessary for adequate reading skills, but also for listening comprehension.

Speech therapy remediates delays in receptive and expressive language, and increases auditory processing of information. Based upon the findings of the initial evaluation and establishing developmental levels, the speech therapist teaches vocabulary and the basic concepts that should have been learned automatically. To increase sequencing behaviors ( such as putting words and sentences in order coherently. The speech therapist, just as an example, may give the patient multiple tasks to complete thereby increasing auditory processing and receptive language.

Language is the basis of thought. Without adequate language and processing skills, a child will not develop to his fullest potential.

ADD/ADHD • Autism • Language Disorders • Stress Disorders

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