Evaluated the effects of the kinesthetic-tactile component in visual auditory kinesthetic tactile (VAKT) instruction. Three learning disabled secondary students read more words correctly after VAKT instruction than after visual-auditory instruction and retained them longer. The instruction did not differentially affect the spelling of words.…

With emphasis on the exciting aspects of language learning, this vocabulary improvement mini-course aims at presenting words in ways that are relevant, communicative, and enjoyable for the college freshman. Advocating a multisensory approach to vocabulary that involves a "hear it, say it," then, "read it, write it" sequence, the mini-course offers…

New treatments of reading disabilities have recently been developed. New medical therapies for reading disabilities link poor functions of the mechanism that controls balance and movement to reading disability and focus medical attention on diet as a cause of hyperactive behavior and learning disorders. These medical therapies are still…

Evaluation for acceptability and utility of 5 common reading methods and materials by 32 middle school students with learning disabilities found the basal reader approach preferred over the other methods (language experience, direct instruction, multisensory, and neurological impress) which were all rated equally. (Author/DB)

Delinquents (n=116) with reading disabilities were given daily multisensory (Orton/Gillingham approach) remedial reading instruction or regular reading instruction. One year after release, the treatment group had made significantly greater growth in reading and had a significantly lower rate of recidivism. (Author/DB)

This paper traces the theoretical foundations of the Spalding Method of teaching reading, from the original concepts of Samuel T. Orton through validation in current cognitive science and learning theory. Descriptions of implementation with regular and special education children are provided. The method provides direct, multisensory instruction in…