Braille-Phonics: A New Technique for Aiding the Reading Disabled

A new method for improving word-attack skills of sighted reading-disabled children was examined. Ss were learning-disabled children (N = 98) divided into 2 groups, each with a mean age of 11:8. Children in the control group received reading instruction in a teacher-chosen method. Children in the exp...

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Published in:Journal of learning disabilities 1979-01, Vol.12 (1), p.60-64
Main Author: Fishbein, Harold D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Communication disorders
Dyslexia - rehabilitation
Female
Humans
Male
Phonetics
Remedial Teaching - methods
Touch
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Summary:A new method for improving word-attack skills of sighted reading-disabled children was examined. Ss were learning-disabled children (N = 98) divided into 2 groups, each with a mean age of 11:8. Children in the control group received reading instruction in a teacher-chosen method. Children in the experimental group received instruction in a "braille-phonics" method. All Ss were given several tests of reading & spelling ability at study onset, at midyear, & at year-end. The experimental group improved significantly more than the control group in most areas. The greatest gains occurred between the first & second testings. Results indicated that younger children with either relatively weak visual reception or association, or with relatively strong auditory memory or association benefited most from the braille-phonics program. 2 Tables. B. Annesser
ISSN:0022-2194
1538-4780
DOI:10.1177/002221947901200111