by Bonnie Landau | Feb 4, 2017 | Neuroplasticity
A QEEG (Quantitative Electroencephalogram) brain map is a way of measuring the electrical activity in the brain. This measure provides a clear picture of how the different areas of the brain are functioning. Very sophisticated statistical software is used to analyze...
by Bonnie Landau | Dec 11, 2016 | Assessments, Autism, Neuroplasticity
Q: My 4 year old daughter’s pediatrician noted some developmental delays and referred us to a psychologist for a full assessment. She had 14 ear infections form 6 months to 3 years of age, and our family has a history of auditory processing disorder (APD) and I...
by Bonnie Landau | Feb 27, 2016 | Blog, Learning Styles
If somebody were to give you driving directions to a place, and you drew a map while listening to the person telling you the directions, which would you recall when going there: Would you visual yourself drawing the map? Would you see pictures in your head of the...
by Bonnie Landau | Feb 15, 2016 | Blog, Reading, Visual Processing
To read well your eyes must work well. Unfortunately most people think this means if text looks blurry, you need an eye exam. The truth is, there is more that goes on with eye function than just visual acuity. This is why it is very important to have your child...
by Bonnie Landau | Nov 12, 2015 | Blog, Book Review, Reading
When a child struggles in school, parents often go looking for a reason. Is the child trying hard enough? Does my child have a learning disability? Is the teacher not effective? I was this kind of parent, looking for answers — and possibly labels — that would lead to...
by Bonnie Landau | Oct 15, 2015 | Blog, Research
Scientists at the University of Utah have discovered that the eyes influence what the brain hears. The scientists did an experiment with epilepsy patients where they actually measured brain activity when the subject was presented with an image and a sound at the same...
by Bonnie Landau | Sep 19, 2015 | Blog, Book Review, Neuroplasticity
The Woman Who Changed Her Brain By Barbara Arrowsmith-Young It is a common belief that once a person is diagnosed with a learning disability, they are stuck with that challenge for life. Barbara Arrowsmith-Young had a profound set of deficits that labeled her with...
by Bonnie Landau | Jul 13, 2015 | Auditory Processing, Blog, TBI
This is incredible! I just read this article in The Hearing Journal that states this statistic: 55% of patients with acquired traumatic brain injury have central auditory processing disorder. The article is written from the perspective of testing the auditory system...
by Bonnie Landau | Oct 24, 2012 | Blog, Reading
I just got back from Irlen Screener Training and I have discovered something incredible: I see distortions when I read. The reason this is incredible is because I had no idea I had this problem. This realization has changed my world for the better! Irlen Syndrome is...
by Bonnie Landau | Jul 15, 2012 | Auditory Processing, Blog
Last week I read a story that brought tears to my eyes because it involved changing the perceptions of a very young girl, Grace. Almost 11 years old, Grace has been diagnosed with auditory processing disorder (APD). Her parents have done a lot to try and help her, but...
by Bonnie Landau | Aug 15, 2011 | Blog, Neuroplasticity, TBI
“Mommy, I smell smoke,” Michael said. “Smoke?” I questioned. “Yes, really stinky smoke,” he replied. Then I noticed the tar vat in the lane next to us. Indeed he smelled some of the ickiest smoke possible — melted tar. And then I got really excited. He was smelling...
by Bonnie Landau | Jul 20, 2011 | Blog, Neuroplasticity, TBI
Most parents get excited when their child builds a complex K’nex kit or figure out a super hard math problem, but today I am thrilled to share that my son stood as still as a statue! Before neurofeedback standing still was not an option for Michael. No matter how hard...
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