Research abstract

Imagine a Better Reader

We all have the ability to become better readers. The advice and techniques that are now available making mastering reading an option rather than untenable and impossible. Image the ability to read any literature. By Lindamood-Bell

Laura Lurns Last updated May 13, 2017 · 1 min read

Are you or your child having trouble reading due to dyslexia? It can be hard trying to help your child achieve reading readiness when such a difficult diagnosis is getting in the way. Lindamood-Bell has worked for nearly 30 years teaching thousands of children and adults to successfully master reading.

Their approach is a simple twist on traditional learning. Instead of sticking with mostly phonemic and sight word recognition, which can be difficult to those with dyslexia, the Seeing Stars Program introduces symbol-imagery. By stimulating symbol-imagery students can begin to see improvements with reading and spelling by rewiring the way the brain works to while looking at text.

Key takeaways

Lindamood-Bell has a rich, three-decade experience with teaching people to read, but even students with additional help can still struggle.
Symbol imagery, the ability to visualize letters, is an important, sometimes missed, connection.
Lindamood-Bell’s Seeing Stars Program has created a program that focuses on symbol imagery for reading and spelling.

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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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