- Reading and Learning Disabilities
Having difficulty with reading is by no means unusual. Millions of people in the United States have trouble reading. Some may not be able to
read at all, while others have basic reading skills but might be considered "slow readers." It is useful to know that problems with reading are
often accompanied by problems with writing, listening, or speaking. Each person having trouble in any or all of these areas should know that
help is available.
(Added: Sun Aug 26 2001)
- SLPs, Literacy, and Inclusion
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"Inclusion" can cause major stress, in fact, change can be very difficult! But in our quest for improved
education, we research and open our minds to newer ideas. Though SLPs may have come from a more
medical model, we're part of this exploration too. The question becomes, "change how"? As a Speech
Language Pathologist, I feel strongly that direct instruction, either individual or small group, is important
for children who need profound growth in their speech and language skills - the kindergartners and first graders who
can't be understood, can't make a sentence, can't form a simple question or relate a simple event.
(Added: Tue Jan 01 2002)
- Wyoma Clouss' Reading & Writing, Literacy & Language Page
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Ask me what you can do to help your child develop better language
skills - my answer is Read to them!, .. as infants, as kindergarteners,
as fourth graders .. Read to them!! Talk to them!! Read to them some
more!!!
(Added: Tue Jan 01 2002)
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