"Almost any reading material can be adapted to meet the needs of your learning disabled child. Whether your child's difficulty is in basic reading or in reading comprehension, these tips can help him understand the content of reading material with less frustration (http://learningdisabilities.about.com/od/readingstrategies/qt/diffreadingmate.htm)”.
First, it is essential to provide the student with a list of new vocabulary words that will appear in a passage. In class, I have the students keep a journal of new words for each chapter that we use throughout the year. They can refer back to their journal list when writing papers or answering questions. Next, have the students sound the word out loud and/or read it aloud to her if they difficulty recognizing or pronouncing it. In addition, you can ask the student if the word sounds familiar and if any parts of the word suggest what it means. You can also have the students read the sentences surrounding the new word and determine if they give the student any hints as to the meaning of the word. Illustrations will also help provide visual examples of the words. Some students also benefit from “skipping” the word as not to interfere with the flow of reading. They then can go back and re-read the passage after researching the correct meaning and context of the word.
In addition to these strategies, teachers/parents can inquire about CD ROM versions of their child’s textbooks. The teacher/department or school district can assist in locating these materials. Another possibility is to research the possibility of textbooks on tape. Many publishers or book companies sell books or “readers” such as Kindle 2 or Nook from Barnes & Noble to assist with reading. A third suggestion when reading books or novels is to contact the school or librarian for the possibility of lower-level reading versions of required books.
Find Free Audio Books for Download:
· AudioBooksforFree.com - This site has a wide selection of classic and modern literature, as well as fairly recent non-fiction. It has a nifty rating system for parents. Audio books having adult content or strong language are clearly marked.
· Literalsystems.orgThis site has a limited collection, focusing mainly on classic literature. The quality, however, is quite good.
· LibriVox.org has a collection of nearly 1000 works of literature in the public domain. Works were generally published before 1923.
· Project Gutenberg is possibly the most comprehensive collection of free audio books on the web. Many are read by volunteers, and some are computer-generated. The site also carries selections in several world languages.
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Logsdon, A. (2011) Reading Strategies: Reading strategies to Adapt Materials for Your Child. The New York Times Company: About.com. Retrieved March 20, 2011 from:http://learningdisabilities.about.com/od/readingstrategies/qt/diffreadingmate.htm
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