Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Children with autism or autism spectrum disorders (ASD) frequently struggle with auditory processing challenges. By addressing auditory processing abilities at a foundational level, Fast ForWord programs can improve these children’s language skills, despite their existing processing strengths or limitations.
Studies have shown that children classified with mild to moderate cognitive delays or autism spectrum disorders made significant gains in language ability after using Fast ForWord programs, including improvements in expressive and receptive language skills.
Scientific Learning founder Dr. Michael Merzenich on the impact of Fast ForWord on autism:
