Research abstract

The Case for Audiobooks

Have you ever thought that you would read more but don’t have the time? Audio books offer an answer to that problem because you can listen to them anywhere at any time. By Taylor Quinn

Laura Lurns Last updated September 1, 2016 · 1 min read

Reading is the fundamental basis for learning and is an essential skill to develop early in school. Dyslexia is a challenge that special education teachers are facing every day, which makes learning to read difficult for these children. Inspiring and fostering creativity in learning to read by the teacher and parents can enhance the learning experience of these children.

Audiobooks can be especially helpful for children with dyslexia. Reading fosters 2 important skills of decoding the words and processing the words. Although audiobooks bypass the decoding aspect of reading, they will still be able to use the words in everyday conversation and increase oral comprehension skills.

Key takeaways

Some people think that using audio books is cheating on reading.
Listening to a book read aloud is helpful for children.
Dyslexic children especially benefit from audio books.

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A screener is a starting point, not a diagnosis. If your child might need formal accommodations (an IEP or 504 plan), or you suspect a vision, hearing or medical cause, pursue a professional evaluation too. That is the only route to those supports.

Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert Writes about the learning brain for parents who want plain answers. Every article is grounded in current neuroscience and classroom practice.

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