How Fast ForWord Works

Fast ForWord is a series of educational computer training programs that exercise the participant’s brain to help them think and learn more efficiently, the way physical workouts train the body to be fitter and stronger.

Fast ForWord simultaneously develops fundamental cognitive (thinking) skills and reading skills. Together, these skills improve learning and reading ability.

Cognitive Skills (See more information below box)				Reading Skills
				•Phonemic (sound) awareness •Decoding (sounding out unfamiliar words) •Syntax (sentence structure) •Spelling •Vocabulary •Grammar •Reading fluency •Comprehension

Fast ForWord works by developing all these skills needed for Reading & Learning

More Information about Cognitive Skills for learning & reading

Memory

Memory is essential for word recognition, comprehension of complex sentences, and remembering instructions. Fast ForWord enhances working memory, short and long-term memory.

Attention

Attention is essential to focus on information and tasks, and ignore distractions.Fast ForWord is designed to improve both attention and focus.

Processing Rate

Processing rate is the speed at which we can discriminate images and speech sounds and identify letter and word forms to create meaning. This is a prerequisite for phonemic awareness and reading. An adequate processing rate enables us to accurately perceive and manipulate information.

Fast ForWord increases the speed at which the brain processes information.

Sequencing

Sequencing is placing the detail of information in its accustomed order (eg: days of the week). For reading, sequencing is the ability to determine the order of letters within words or words within sentences. This is a skill that relies on memory, attention and processing speed and is essential for phonics, word fluency, reading and oral comprehension.

Fast ForWord improves the recognition of the order of sounds, letters, and concepts.