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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
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 More
Jan 16, 2012
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
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
Jan 21, 2012


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