From: James Elliott <libraryjim>
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:25:53 -0400 (EDT)

One thing I HAVE to comment on re: audio books.

My son has learning disabilities, resulting in his once-upon-a-time being below grade level for reading and writing. His tutor suggested we find a book he likes, and get the UNABRIDGED audio for the book and have him listen to the audio while following along in the book.

It worked like a charm, and today he is ABOVE grade level and is getting all A's and B's in his report cards, and has even entered several school sponsored essay contests. He's even read all the Harry Potter books on his own and engaged us in discussions about passages from the books, as well as reading and re-reading the "Series of Unfortunate Events" books. He's rarely seen now without a book in hand.

I've since suggested this method to patrons at the library who have told me their children have trouble with reading at grade level.

Jim Elliott North Florida
Received on Wed 15 Apr 2009 10:25:53 AM CDT