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Welcome to today's #ldchat! This is Meg with the Understood team. We're joined today by #literacy initiative and Understood founding partner @ReadingRockets, chatting about strategies to help strengthen literacy skills.
Q1. What are some common skills needed for reading that kids may struggle with, and how might a child's learning and attention issues lend to those struggles? #literacy#ldchat
I believe for students with most significant disabilities that struggle with reading and comprehension, assistive technology is such an amazing tool #ldchat
A2: Multisensory #phonics instruction can include tracing letters with fingers, sandpaper letters, sound tapping, rhyming songs & color-coded letter tiles.#ldchat
Phonics instruction teaches the connection between word sounds and written letters. Here are 14 phonics rules to help your student. #literacy#ldchathttps://t.co/FbkuKGPu40
Probably the most important advice, considering motivation is key for success. Kids without a regular voice have much to tell and we need to enable them to express themselves in alternative ways #ldchat
I have two children with Down syndrome and assistive technology has been great to help them communicate, to open their worlds to demonstrate comprehension and to provide better ways to make inclusion possible. #ldchat
Q4. The more kids read, the easier it is for them to build reading skills. What are some examples of reading materials that may encourage a reluctant reader, and why might they work? #literacy#ldchat
It's not too late to add to your child's summer reading list. Here are some great options for reluctant readers from preschool through high school. #literacy#ldchathttps://t.co/8t61MOsOh9
@UnderstoodOrg#LDchat Any text of interest to a chils is the best material to use to encourage a reluctant reader. @The_Pigeon books, Elephant and Piggie series, and Biscuit Series @Scholastic have encouraged my reluctant readers!
Q4. The more kids read, the easier it is for them to build reading skills. What are some examples of reading materials that may encourage a reluctant reader, and why might they work? #literacy#ldchat
