Quiz
1. My child is considered to be a competent reader by their teacher.
2. My child has strong phonetic abilities.
3. My child can remember what she reads.
4. My child does not need books on tape.
5. My child is a fast reader with high comprehension abilities.
1. My child is considered to be a competent reader by their teacher.
False.
2. My child has strong phonetic abilities.
False.
3. My child can remember what she reads.
True.
4. My child does not need books on tape.
False.
5. My child is a fast reader with high comprehension abilities.
False.
Hot-Shot Reader
Your child is doing just fine when it comes to reading. Keep encouraging him and keep the books flowing.
Middle-of-the-Road Reader
Your child is in the middle of the road when it comes to reading. This is nothing to worry about, but there are some concrete steps you can take to empower your child to be come an even better reader.
Pay close attention to the article on balancing remediation and accommodation. Try different reading approaches that might cut the time your child spends on assignments in half while increasing comprehension.
Not-So-Hot Reader
Your child is just like me (and Einstein for that matter): someone who struggles with the written word. But you're in luck because you've come to the right place.
Learn about the art of balancing remediation and accommodation. It might be time for your child to put behind the idea of becoming a better reader and figure out ways to work around reading. Explore some alternative reading approaches.
Work with your child on integrating verbal processing into the reading process. Try these active reading strategies.