Copyright 2009 LENA FoundationLENA Resource Centerhttp://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationLENA Foundation RSS Generator31http://www.lenababy.com/http://www.lenababy.com/Images/M_Logo.png88en-USWed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenababy.com/Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -050060info@lenafoundation.org (LenaBaby WebMaster)Dr. Kimbrough Oller explains how he used the LENA System to evaluate language input and learning in his own multilingual home. Using LENA to evaluate child language input and language learning in audio environment featuring three languages<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/6LYVLLzJuWY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20090701http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/6LYVLLzJuWY/Newsletter.aspxWed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20090701<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/SNVR1RxVEgI" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20090701http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/SNVR1RxVEgI/ExpertColumn.aspxWed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20090701Dr. Jill Gilkerson explains how the LENA Developmental Snapshot was created and how parents and clinicians can use the new online service to identify language delays and disorders early and monitor a child’s treatment progress. Quick and confidential, the LENA Developmental Snapshot is a unique service for parents and clinicians<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/NuE1qDqet8s" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20090601http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/NuE1qDqet8s/Newsletter.aspxMon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20090601<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/r6Q3iRUNiVk" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20090601http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/r6Q3iRUNiVk/ExpertColumn.aspxMon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20090601Teacher, administrator, and urban learning advocate Mary Ann Bash explains how she uses the LENA System with her Each One Teach One: No More Gap language intervention program. LENA Foundation Announces the Development of an Automatic Autism Screen...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/GyOKUtG7JH0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20090401http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/GyOKUtG7JH0/Newsletter.aspxWed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20090401<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/QsnjxvQuwS8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20090401http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/QsnjxvQuwS8/ExpertColumn.aspxWed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20090401Melanie Potock, M.A., CCC-SLP, explains how she’s been using the new LENA Language Assessment to augment her treatment regimen and get more out of her workday. LENA Foundation Technology Measures Effectiveness of Autism Therapy...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/fL_boQVk828" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20090301http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/fL_boQVk828/Newsletter.aspxSun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20090301<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/tHgJqqPGwBk" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20090301http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/tHgJqqPGwBk/ExpertColumn.aspxSun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20090301Christine Yoshinaga-Itano, Ph.D., talks about the LENA Pro system&rsquo;s potential to help discover new treatments for infants and children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Infoture division LENA LABS announces new LENA Language Assessment...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/RWV1kvBjJ6Y" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20090101http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/RWV1kvBjJ6Y/Newsletter.aspxThu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20090101<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/eOmN2evpnXE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20090101http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/eOmN2evpnXE/ExpertColumn.aspxThu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20090101Terrance D. Paul, CEO and Co-founder of Infoture, Inc., developer of LENA, talks about the latest research, plus LENA Automatic Vocalization Assessment Report. Supporting Language Development in the First 3 Years...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/RShRwT4-JDE" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20081101http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/RShRwT4-JDE/Newsletter.aspxSat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20081101<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/QMtdN4-h7_0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20081101http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/QMtdN4-h7_0/ExpertColumn.aspxSat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20081101Dr. Kimbrough Oller discusses his success with the LENA System, plus some preliminary analysis of an ASD study using LENA. Identifying important outcomes for children from birth to age 5...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/93o43G6U-2A" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20080901http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/93o43G6U-2A/Newsletter.aspxMon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20080901<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/YWVsRo73NnY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20080901http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/YWVsRo73NnY/ExpertColumn.aspxMon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20080901Featured expert Steve F. Warren, Ph.D. talks about the value of LENA, "Good Morning Me!" as the featured book and some great feedback from our customers. Literacy begins at home...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/rtynND8afOQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20080701http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/rtynND8afOQ/Newsletter.aspxTue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20080701<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/NaIYGAb21d0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20080701http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/NaIYGAb21d0/ExpertColumn.aspxTue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20080701Featured expert Susan Oakes offers tips on reading with your children. Featuring Moshe and Zachary as the LENA baby picks! Mom wins fight for autism insurance...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/TKonlzPSKL4" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20080501http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/TKonlzPSKL4/Newsletter.aspxThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20080501<p><b>Does reading aloud help children become better readers?</b></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/eUUBUHp62DY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20080501http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/eUUBUHp62DY/ExpertColumn.aspxThu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20080501Featured expert Fredrick Zimmerman, Ph.D. discusses the influence TV has on children, and alternatives to using the TV as a babysitter. Featuring Emily Banks and Adam Escobedo as the LENA baby picks! Differences in Language Appear Biological...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/dejbLxIUcvI" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20080401http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/dejbLxIUcvI/Newsletter.aspxTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20080401<p><b>The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests that parents should refrain from letting children under age 3 watch TV. But sometimes I just need a break! Any tips? What do you recommend as some substitute activities?</b></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/xK9kdQKLavI" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20080401http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/xK9kdQKLavI/ExpertColumn.aspxTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20080401Featured expert Joanne Baum, Ph.D. discusses how to achieve higher word counts and conversational turns with twins. Featuring Neala Weddell and Tennessee Beckwith as the LENA baby picks! Researchers look into the link...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/B1tuzBuTzgk" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20080301http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/B1tuzBuTzgk/Newsletter.aspxSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20080301<p><b>How can I engage with my twins more and increase my word counts? There doesn't seem to be enough energy or hours in a day!</b></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/Rfaw1EpFwiY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20080301http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/Rfaw1EpFwiY/ExpertColumn.aspxSat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20080301Featured expert Dr. Judy K. Montgomery talks about increasing speech and language skills, featuring Erik Smithson and Katherine Jacobs as the LENA baby picks! Five ways to help kids love Books...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/Qq1Ts4FqnqM" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20080201http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/Qq1Ts4FqnqM/Newsletter.aspxFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20080201<strong>My 15 month old daughter doesn't speak as much as my friends' children. How can I encourage her to speak more? And what should I look for in her that prompts me to visit a speech specialist?</strong><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/lJvjz9tvrMo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20080201http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/lJvjz9tvrMo/ExpertColumn.aspxFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20080201Featured expert Dr. Joanne Baum talks about fostering a child’s interest in reading, featuring Hope Holtrop and Brycen Colombo as the LENA baby picks! Fundamental skills pre-kindergarten has its advantages...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/yeKnkr3DGsU" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20080101http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/yeKnkr3DGsU/Newsletter.aspxTue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20080101<b>With all the toys my child received during the holidays, how can I maintain an interest in reading?</b><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/SBZyHDCVqg0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20080101http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/SBZyHDCVqg0/ExpertColumn.aspxTue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20080101Featured expert Dr. Steven F. Warren talks about the implications of language delays, featuring Brian Williams and Vinson Gardy as the LENA baby picks! Research shows dialogue boosts language skills...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/v5oM-M3lBlk" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20071201http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/v5oM-M3lBlk/Newsletter.aspxSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20071201<strong>Does a language delay mean my child will be slow for the rest of his or her life?</strong><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/gas-zYDbUKA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20071201http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/gas-zYDbUKA/ExpertColumn.aspxSat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20071201Featured expert Khanh-Van Le-Bucklin gets artsy, featuring Maile and Ethan as the LENA baby picks! Research shows, parents talk more to first-born children and...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/yHUmxy41nnQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20071101http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/yHUmxy41nnQ/Newsletter.aspxThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20071101<b>My daughter has shown a very unique interest in colors, more so than my other children. Would you suggest letting her use painting computer games or should I let her run loose with her own paints? She is young and I worry she will try to eat the paints!</b><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/YbuiYnh6TAk" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20071101http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/YbuiYnh6TAk/ExpertColumn.aspxThu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20071101Featured expert Dr. Jill Gilkerson talks about Conversational Turns (CT), featuring Sadie Brazzell and Michelle Johnson as the LENA baby picks! Research shows, most parents talk most with their children in...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/hYBiI4fwh54" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20071001http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/hYBiI4fwh54/Newsletter.aspxMon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/Newsletter.aspx?PageMethod=ViewNewsletter&newsletterToken=20071001<b>I consider myself to be a very talkative mother, but I continually score poorly in Conversational Turns. I don't see how I can engage in conversation with my child if they can't talk yet. What exactly <em>are</em> Conversational Turns and how do I increase them?</b><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/infoture-resources/~4/CZ3K5McUSFc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20071001http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/infoture-resources/~3/CZ3K5McUSFc/ExpertColumn.aspxMon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500http://www.lenafoundation.org/Resources/ExpertColumn.aspx?PageMethod=ViewArticle&newsletterToken=20071001