I am highly skeptical of these terms. To the extent that these phenomena are real, the children diagnosed with them occupy points on continua (continuums/”spectrums”). Some parents are wrestling with serious problems. Others get hoodwinked while their...
The Legacy of Kindergarten Letter-Name Drill Letter-name mistakes are causing frequent spelling errors and word mispronunciations throughout first and second grade. In a recent controlled study, the students in the control group were making 4.8 times as many...
I’m about to describe a comprehension improvement strategy, but we also need to look at the cause of the associated comprehension problem. I’m sure you agree that avoiding problems is better than treating them. This problem is a big one. It’s an...
Welcome. As you may know, the quality of reading instruction across the U.S. is uneven, so it’s a good idea to get involved. The article here is for parents who want to give their children a head start. The advice below stems from 14 years of teaching experience...
