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Reading Comprehension Problems
Reading may be slow and deliberate, and comprehension may be impaired for a student with a learning disability, particularly when dealing with large quantities of material. For such a student, comprehension and speed are expedited dramatically with the addition of auditory input.
- Make a required book list available prior to the first day of class to allow students to begin their reading early or to have texts put on tapes.
- Provide students with chapter outlines or study guides that cue them to key points in their reading.
- Read aloud material that is written on the board or that is given in hand outs or transparencies.