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Reading/spelling program

by Mom

Jan 13, 2012

Hi. I have a child currently in the 5th grade who likely has an auditory processing disorder. She tests high on reading tests and has high comprehension, but I have noticed that she is not able to decode words or read as fluently as a typical 5th grader (more at the grade level of a 3rd grader). Her spelling is also not at grade level. She has difficulty memorizing the spelling of basic high frequency words (ex: does) but has an easier time spelling 5th grade level words.

I would like to work intensively with her so that she will not fall behind in Jr High, but am at a loss as to which reading/spelling program to get. I was going to buy Seeing Stars, but was redirected towards the Wilson reading program. After reading up on it, it is not suggested for kids with language processing disorders??? Does anyone have any recommendations on any reading/spelling programs? I'm more concerned with her spelling as she's gotten by this far in the advanced reading classes. Although she cou...See More

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Sara On 1/13/12, Mom wrote:

I'm wondering if you've had your daughter tested. Issues with spelling and decoding don't suggest an auditory processing disorder. She certainly may have an auditory processing disorder but issues with spelling and decoding are not thought to be caused by flawed auditory processing.

That she tests high on r...See MoreOn 1/13/12, Mom wrote:

I'm wondering if you've had your daughter tested. Issues with spelling and decoding don't suggest an auditory processing disorder. She certainly may have an auditory processing disorder but issues with spelling and decoding are not thought to be caused by flawed auditory processing.

That she tests high on reading tests is great - to me it sounds as if she's just not reading as quickly or as fluently as she might. The way to address that is to have her read daily from a book one or two grade levels below her reading level. 20-30 minutes is the suggested amount of time. When reading below grade level, she will not come on unfamiliar words that slow her down and she will be able to build speed and fluency.

Spelling or encoding is a very different matter and though I've taught for many years, I've yet to see the spelling program that works for every child or even come on a spelling program that works for even most children. I'm not a fan of Wilson Language - I know it's become very popular but these programs come and go all the time. A few years ago a program called 'Fast Forward' was all the rage. For every parent who is willing to pay for these programs, they keep coming up with new ones but what merit any of them have is worthy of question.

If she reads daily in books well chosen for her, she will build fluency. Spelling can be addressed through Spellcheck or try Dragon Naturally Speaking.

The more she reads, the more likely she is to have the spelling of words embed. That she doesn't spell well doesn't mean she will fall behind in Jr. High. > > I would like to work intensively with her so that she will > not fall behind in Jr High, but am at a loss as to which > reading/spelling program to get. I was going to buy Seeing > Stars, but was redirected towards the Wilson reading > program. After reading up on it, it is not suggested for > kids with language processing disorders??? Does anyone have > any recommendations on any reading/spelling programs? I'm > more concerned with her spelling as she's gotten by this > far in the advanced reading classes. Although she could > also benefit from the reading aspect of the program to > increase her fluency. > > Thank you for any help you can give!

Jan 16, 2012

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Readingtutor An excellent book to read would be Uncovering the Logic of English by Denise Eide. She also has a spelling program called The Logic of English. I applause you for taking action to help your daughter

Jan 17, 2012

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Claire On 1/13/12, Mom wrote: > Hi. I have a child currently in the 5th grade who likely > has an auditory processing disorder. She tests high on > reading tests and has high comprehension, but I have > noticed that she is not able to decode words or read as > fluently as a typical 5th grader (more at the grade level > of a 3rd grader). ...See More

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