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How does one decide
on what program is best suited to teach reading?
It is best to answer this question by considering what the ultimate goal
of reading is. I would think it is to enjoy what you are reading. In order
to enjoy reading, it should be easy to do and the content be understandable.
Depending upon the
nature or severity of the reading problem, here is a guideline:
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First
and foremost, one must be able to decode (i.e. the ability to decipher the
words and read them fluently) in order that one can then concentrate on
the text or meaning of the content. |
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If
'reading' is not the problem but poor vocabulary, general knowledge or language
problems related to ADHD or other Learning Disabilities is hampering you,
then programming utilizing contextual cues focusing on specific individualized
direct instruction needs to be given. |
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If
indeed decoding is the problem, then a phonologically based program is necessary
to develop the individual's ability to associate each sound with its letter
symbol. All recent literature indicates that phonological
awareness is the necessary tool to teach Dyslexic's to read. |
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