Research Library — Evidence-Based Interventions at Novaread. From Science to Success.
August 13, 2025
This Research Library is designed for psychologists, educators, and parents seeking verified, evidence-based solutions for literacy, language, and numeracy challenges. Each program listed here has been validated by independent research, including peer‑reviewed studies and brain imaging research. You can explore summaries below and download full research PDFs for detailed review. We will work to expand on the information available.
Research on Seeing Stars® for Reading, Spelling & Writing
Seeing Stars® develops symbol imagery—the ability to create mental pictures of letters and letter patterns—essential for accurate word recognition, fluent reading, and spelling.
Research Highlights:
- MIT McGovern Institute fMRI research showed cortical thickening in reading‑related brain areas, with strong gains for low‑SES students and those with severe reading difficulties.
- Nature Communications study found widespread white matter changes linked to improved reading fluency, spelling, and writing.
Download Full Research:
Download Seeing Stars® Research PDF.
External Verification Links:
- MIT fMRI study summary: https://lindamoodbell.com/research/study-uses-fmri-show-positive-effects-seeing-stars
- Nature Communications study: https://ganderpublishing.com/blogs/news-events-and-articles/new-dyslexia-research-on-seeing-stars-intervention-published-in-nature-communications
Research on Visualizing & Verbalizing® for Comprehension and Expression
Visualizing & Verbalizing® (V/V) develops concept imagery—the ability to create detailed mental images from language—to strengthen comprehension, memory, and oral/written expression.
Research Highlights:
- Multiple studies report significant gains in comprehension, oral language, and writing after V/V instruction, particularly for students with language processing deficits.
Download Full Research:
Download Visualizing & Verbalizing® Research PDF (peer‑reviewed research on comprehension improvements in autistic learners engaging with V/V).
External Verification Links:
- Visualizing & Verbalizing research summary: https://lindamoodbell.com/research/visualizing-verbalizing
Research on LiPS® for Phonemic Awareness and Decoding
The Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing® (LiPS®) program builds phonemic awareness by teaching students to feel and sequence speech sounds, connecting them to written symbols for decoding and spelling.
Research Highlights:
- Rigorous reviews (WWC) show positive effects on key early reading outcomes for beginning readers.
Download Full Research:
Download LiPS® Research PDF (What Works Clearinghouse Intervention Report).
External Verification Links:
- LiPS research summary: https://lindamoodbell.com/research/lips
Research on On Cloud Nine® for Numeracy and Problem Solving
On Cloud Nine® develops numerical concept imagery—visualizing numbers, quantities, and relationships—to build strong numeration skills and problem‑solving ability.
Research Highlights:
- Program results show improvements in math fact fluency, computation, and multi‑step problem solving following On Cloud Nine® instruction.
Download Full Research:
Download On Cloud Nine® Research PDF (significant results despite the program being implemented by inexperienced instructors and only partial delivery time. 18th to the 35th percentile on average).
External Verification Links:
- On Cloud Nine research summary: https://lindamoodbell.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Fairmount_OCN_1112.pdf
