Monthly Archives: October 2012

Dyslexic Children Read Better with Wider Spacing

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Advanced Reading Concepts

French and Italian scientists have discovered that children with dyslexia can immediately read 20% faster and twice as accurately (the equivalent of the improvement of one year of schooling) if the letters in text are more widely spaced.  The researchers have introduced a … Continue reading →

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Read a Banned Book

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Advanced Reading Concepts

“To choose a good book, look in an inquisitor’s prohibited list.“–John Aiken Celebrate the freedom to read what you want and having an open mind during Banned Book Week, September 30-October 6, 2012.  We have listed below ten frequently challenged classics.  The … Continue reading →

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