Struggling Readers

Any learner, child or adult, who is at or below the 4th grade level of reading and/or spelling will benefit by using this multisensory, structured phonic program, the Sonday System® - Learning to Read.

Look for the following characteristics as indications of problems with written language skills:

• Difficulty With Oral Language
  • Pronouncing words
  • Acquiring vocabulary and grammar
  • Rhyming
  • Matching sounds
  • Playing with language
  • Following directions
  • Concept confusion
  • Learning alphabet song, nursery rhymes, songs
• Difficulty With Reading
  • Letter names and sounds
  • Letter reversals and order
  • Omits or misreads little words
  • Reading long words
  • Comprehension, oral or silent reading
• Difficulty With Written Language
  • Putting ideas on paper
  • Uncertain right/left handedness
  • Illegible handwriting
  • Messy, unorganized papers
  • Copying
  • Spelling errors
  • Application in daily work
  • Proofreading
• Difficulty With Organization
  • Loses papers
  • Poor sense of time
  • Forgets homework
  • Messy desk
• Other
  • English language learner
  • Downward trend in test scores
  • Inconsistent schoolwork
  • "Lazy" syndrome
  • Attention varies
  • Family history
  • Appears unmotivated

Also be sure to read more on learning disabilities.