I have been so very busy with different trainings these past months that I know my blogs have been slow in coming! But I hope to be back on track now as we speak. We already discussed the impact of the different sensory systems on reading as well as the…
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Maude Leroux
Maude LeRoux, OTR/L, SIPT, RCTC, DIR®, Director & Author, specializes in Sensory Integration as it applies to functional activities of daily living.
Reading Difficulties and the Body (Praxis)
In the previous blogs we covered the influence of the senses (auditory and visual), as well as timing on the development of reading. There is one more component to consider in order for us to decode the sound / symbol adequately and efficiently. Timing is one component of praxis (motor planning)…
The Reading Process and Timing
We discussed the impact of the visual and auditory system in the process of reading in the last 2 blogs. Not only do these processes have to be in good order on their own, but also, according to Keith Rayner’s research, they have to at least operate within 5…
The Auditory System in Reading
Photo by sean Kong on Unsplash In the last blog we discussed the impact of the visual system on the reading process, more specifically, decoding. There is always much talk about phonics when it comes to reading decoding and it is likely the most talked about feature discussed in current…
3 Ways Visual Skills Impacts Reading
For the next 4-5 blogs we will focus on different aspects of acquiring reading skill. Reading is an acquired skill in the brain and not something that we are born with. It comprises of the ability to decode symbols of information as well as comprehending the words with meaning to…