Language Disorders - The Drake Institute

Treatment for Auditory Processing Disorders
The Fast ForWord program is based on the idea that the brain changes as we learn new skills, a trait known as “brain plasticity” or “neuroplasticity”. Research has show that specific adaptive training techniques allow for more rapid learning. This knowledge and further research culminated in the training program can improve critical language skills for improved communication, for learning to read, and becoming a better reader.

Work with children with language difficulties lead scientists to believe that the problem was difficulty in the speed of processing; Isolating fast acoustic changes within speech sounds elude many children and adults with processing difficulties. Through the help of computers, speech sounds can be altered, reproduced and eventually differentiated by the child. Using this technology in an intensive, adaptive training program, individuals can develop a wide range of critical language skills.